Tender at the Bone (Abridged)

by Ruth Reichl Narrated by Ruth Reichl

Overview

At an early age, Ruth Reichl discovered that "food could be a way of making sense of the world. . . . If you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were." Her deliciously crafted memoir, Tender at the Bone, is the story of a life determined, enhanced, and defined in equal measure by a passion for food, unforgettable people, and the love of tales well told.**Beginning with Reichl's mother, the notorious food-poisoner known as the Queen of Mold, Reichl introduces us to the fascinating characters who shaped her world and her tastes, from the gourmand Monsieur du Croix, who served Reichl her first soufflé, to those at her politically correct table in Berkeley who championed the organic food revolution in the 1970s.**Spiced with Reichl's infectious humor and sprinkled with her favorite recipes, Tender at the Bone is a witty and compelling chronicle of a culinary sensualist's coming-of-age.

Editorial Reviews

JUN/JUL 98 - AudioFile

A delectable memoir of family, friends and food by the restaurant critic for the New York Times weaves a philosophy of life that many may not have considered before. As Reichl states, “Food could be a way of making sense of the world...if you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were.” With her relaxed, open demeanor, Reichl introduces the pivotal characters in her life, such as her mother--a woman who would throw any edible thing into a dish and call it a masterpiece. There’s a great fondness in Reichl’s voice as she recounts anecdotes of her life with food at home and her later experiences at Berkeley, where she investigated the world of organic cooking. Tender at the Bone is a real treat -- especially with the enclosed booklet of recipes! R.A.P. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

JUN/JUL 98 - AudioFile

A delectable memoir of family, friends and food by the restaurant critic for the New York Times weaves a philosophy of life that many may not have considered before. As Reichl states, “Food could be a way of making sense of the world...if you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were.” With her relaxed, open demeanor, Reichl introduces the pivotal characters in her life, such as her mother--a woman who would throw any edible thing into a dish and call it a masterpiece. There’s a great fondness in Reichl’s voice as she recounts anecdotes of her life with food at home and her later experiences at Berkeley, where she investigated the world of organic cooking. Tender at the Bone is a real treat -- especially with the enclosed booklet of recipes! R.A.P. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169410785
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	07/05/2000
Edition description:	Abridged

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