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Délices - Ma Vie En Cuisine (2000)

by Lucy Knisley(Favorite Author)

3.84 of 5 Votes: 1

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review 1: If you are ever having a reading slump, and you appreciate food, then my advice would be to read one of Lucy Knisley's graphic novels. I was introduced to her through her first one "French Milk", and just received this one from the library recently, arriving just in time to save me from myself. Her illustrations are cute and easy to read (not crowded), and always revolve around FOOD. Lucy was raised by foodies, so she can talk with some authority about wine, cheese, making a mean sangria or sauteeing mushrooms. She has lived in New York and Chicago and traveled the world, sampling food the entire way. This particular book is not only a testament to her love for all things culinary, but also a dedication to her mom, who is a chef and an amazing cook. I'd highly recomm... moreend chasing this one down. You can read it in a couple of hours, and I'd almost make a bet that by the end you will be craving something. (She throws the reader a bone by including some recipes and tips.) Keep cranking them out Lucy, and I'll keep reading them!
review 2: This book rocks. Lucy Knisley, the daughter of a chef was brought up surrounded by food and the wonderful world of culinary arts. From travels to Mexico, to moving to upstate New York, Lucy shows the importance and role food plays in our lives and the influence it can have.I actually REALLY enjoyed this book. It’s a graphic novel, 1, which already gives it brownie points. But the pictures are cute and colorful, unlike the black and white ones in Maus, which made it more enjoyable and interactive. Then the stories are super entertaining, and if I wasn't so stressed and had more time, I probably wouldn't be able to put it down. There’s also a recipe at the end of each chapter, and I can’t wait to try them all out! It’s pretty short… or at least it feels short. There is a chapter where her friend who was a boy discovered pornography in Mexico. It isn't that bad, I mean it’s whatever at my age. But it’s just a little disappointing that I can’t recommend this book to my little sister because of a couple of pages. However, I read a commentary by Knisley, and she said she thinks something like this might be a safe introduction to the concept of pornography (because they’re gonna find out someday) and it takes away the shame and embarrassment and normalizes the curiosity we have as we’re going through puberty and stuff… and I kind of agree to her. But that’s a personal call you have to make.I too share a love for cooking and baking. Not so much the eating anymore… but the cooking and baking still appeal to me. I grew up with my dad being this culinary connoisseur, if you will and so cooking has been a big part of my life too. For this reason, I feel like I could relate to Lucy, until I got jealous! She got to go to Rome and Mexico as a kid and since I want to travel, that struck a little green monster in me. But I do relate to having that culinary presence always around, and it subconsciously made me realize that I want a man who can cook, like, that’s an attractive feature to me. I guess because my dad could do it… I don’t know. It’s just an interesting fact I found out about myself. But I digress… I gave this book 5 stars but it probably deserves a couple more. It would be a great and AMAZING read with some lemonade and soft, chewy cookies in the summer or when lounging at the beach, or curled up with a cup of hot cocoa and whipped cream in a big, comfy chair or in someone’s arms. I actually wouldn't mind rereading it again, just for fun! less

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