I used to be a big chick lit/romance fan. I quickly devoured the latest Jane Green or Sophie Kinsella book. I would stay up all night to finish an Emily Giffin Book. I supposed saying "used to" isn't entirely true, as I'll still order a random chick lit book every once in a while.
I also like to read cookbooks. As you know, J is the cook in the family. I mean, I can cook. I just don't LOVE it like he does. But I love to read about food.
Several years ago, I stumbled onto Amanda Hessing sorta biographical book, "Cooking for Mr. Latte:. The book detailed the story of her romance with Mr. Latte. However, Amanda Hessing is really know for being the NY Times food writer. Her book was integrated recipes of foods she tried throughout the story. Her food descriptions were lush and tantalizing.
Finally--there was a genre that combined my interest of chick lit/romance with food! Foodie Fiction!
Most recently, I've read two books that are the epitome of "foodie fiction". Both books are by Stacey Ballis, a Chicago based author. The titles are "Out to Lunch" and "Off the Menu". Both books are set in Chicago (yay), contain smart, interesting characters, have a thread of romance, and (most importantly) features delicious food descriptions.
If anyone has any recommendations on books with similar themes, please let me know!
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"The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry" by Kathleen Flinn - it's an autobiographical story of how the author lost her corporate job and moved to Paris to attend Le Cordon Bleu, started a long-distance relationship, and rebuilt her life. At the end of each chapter there's a recipe that's related to that chapter.
ReplyDeleteI love "foodie fiction." Lola is right, "The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You cry," is a great book! If I think of any others, I'll let you know!
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