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The School of Essential Ingredients - Community Reviews back

by Erica Bauermeister
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cczarneckikernus
cczarneckikernus rated it 11 years ago
Simplistic feel-good story, no more, no less.
KatieC
KatieC rated it 11 years ago
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 ...
NotYourAverageJenn
NotYourAverageJenn rated it 14 years ago
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.
One Page at a Time
One Page at a Time rated it 14 years ago
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 read
I read rated it 14 years ago
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.
Keleka
Keleka rated it 14 years ago
Heartfelt and touching stories.
Between The Bookends
Between The Bookends rated it 14 years ago
A quick enjoyable read!
A Date with a Book
A Date with a Book rated it 15 years ago
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.
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. rated it 15 years ago
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...
Lillie Loves to Read
Lillie Loves to Read rated it 15 years ago
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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