A Cook's Journey in the March/April issue of the Bloomsbury Review
Alice Elia wrote a glowing (if I do say so myself) review of A Cook’s Journey in the latest issue of the Bloomsbury review. Pick up a copy and turn to page 12, or simply read the transcript below. For a first book, this is a pretty big thing I think.
“Slow Food,” simply put means thinking about where your food comes from, how it is raised and cared for (and by whom), and how it got to your table. It is, by definition, the opposite of fast food. Slow Food is thoughtful food. In this book, chef Kurt Michael Friese introduces us to people who love and nurture the land and foods that provide for their own families and others who are living a lifestyle supportive of the Slow Food Movement. These are people who appreciate biodiversity in fruits, vegetables, and animals; who are trying to educate others about the joys of a simple life, and ways in which to acquire and enjoy good, local food; and who take great joy in making food better for all of us.
In addition to wonderful stories from farmers, artisans, and chefs regarding food and their love of it, the book contains recipes for 34 inspired dishes. The Soupe au Potiron (pumpkin soup) is certain to be a seasonal favorite, and the Sweet Rosemary-Pear Pizza blends unexpected flavors to create a delightful meal. All the recipes were provided either by the author or the people he talks to here, and they all center on fresh, local ingredients and the joy of food preparation. Readers who are tired of eating simply to be fed will find Friese’s A Cook’s Journey, Slow Food in the Heartland refreshing and thought-provoking, and it will inspire them to learn more about the origins of the food on their own tables.
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