If you liked Joanne Harris's Chocolat, you might like this one. Although there wasn't magical realism applied here, there was obviously a certain amount of magic created in preparing food for others and the healing of hearts through friendships and the love initiated by gathering together to create ...
Interesting stories about the students of a gifted cooking teacher. If you like food and recipes, with a little mystical magic, you'll like this light fiction.
I picked this book up at Borders on their "Buy 1, get 2nd 50% off" table. I had already picked three books from the table and I decided, for half price it was worth a go. Normally I steer well away from books that are printed with "New York Times Bestseller," "Oprah's Book Club," or "National Best...
I really liked this book. I read it quickly, was left wanting more and eagerly await her next book. Ms. Bauermeister painted a picture with every sentence. This is not a genre that I usually enjoy, but I know I will find myself reading this novel again and again.
A co-worker let me read this book which was a book club read of hers. The book is made up of stories about individuals learning to cook at a cooking class. Similar to the Friday Night Knitting Club, but not as rich. Quick and easy read.
I devoured this book in a day. I'm not a 'foodie', so it wasn't the food writing that sucked me in - it was each and every character. People from all different backgrounds come together to take a cooking class and each chapter gives you a glimpse into their lives and what has led them to this clas...
The common thread is the cooking class but that is it. It doesn't feel cohesive, it doesn't feel like one novel instead it feels like short stories. Each chapter is dedicated to a character. Some of the characters were interesting but others felt forced.Not great writing & it took me a week to get b...
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