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An Everlasting Meal
272 pages, 2012
How to Cook a Wolf by M. F. K. Fisher For many years, I have been meaning to read How to Cook a Wolf, a non-fiction book by M. F. K. Fisher that was published in 1942 during wartime shortages.
Published as An Everlasting Meal, Tamar Adler’s new cookbook shows that cooking is the path to better eating through insightful essays in which she weaves philosophy into approachable lessons on instinctive cooking.
In chapters about boiling water and cooking eggs and beans and summoning respectable meals from empty cupboards, Tamar demonstrates what the world’s great chefs know: that great meals rely on the bones and peels and ends of meals before them, that it’s smartened up simple food, and how to fix dishes gone awry. She suggests turning to neglected onions, celery, and potatoes for inexpensive meals that taste full of fresh vegetables or cooking meat resourcefully at home for dinner parties—all with recipes by chef Thomas Keller.
In An Everlasting Meal, Tamar Adler encourages us to see cooking as an art form. She believes that anyone can create delicious meals from simple ingredients. It's not about fancy recipes, but about understanding the basics and using what you have.
Adler emphasizes the importance of reducing waste in the kitchen. She shows us how to use every part of our ingredients, from vegetable scraps to stale bread. This not only saves money but also helps the environment.
An Everlasting Meal is a celebration of simple, wholesome food. Adler encourages us to take a step back from complicated recipes and embrace the beauty of simple ingredients. She shows us that a good meal doesn't need to be complicated.
Adler sees cooking as a fundamental life skill. In her book, she teaches us not just how to cook, but how to think about food. She believes that understanding how to prepare a meal is as important as knowing how to read or write.
An Everlasting Meal also explores the joy of sharing food with others. Adler reminds us that food is not just about nourishment, but also about community and connection. She encourages us to share our meals and our love for food with the people around us.
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Tamar Adler has written a book that is both a love letter to the art of cooking and a manifesto for simple, mindful eating.
Alice Waters - Chef, Restaurateur, ActivistAn Everlasting Meal is beautifully written and full of practical wisdom - a guide for anyone who loves good food.
Michael Pollan - Author, Journalist, ProfessorTamar Adler understands the sheer joy of cooking. Her book is a delightful and deeply personal reflection on the love of good food.
Ruth Reichl - Food Writer, EditorAn Everlasting Meal is a book that reads like the best of narratives. It is a book for dreamers, doers, and eaters.
Molly Wizenberg - Author, Blogger, RestaurateurTamar Adler's An Everlasting Meal is a joy to read, and it's filled with endless inspiration for anyone who loves to cook.
Mark Bittman - Culinary Journalist, AuthorRecommendations
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