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Eating for Beginners: An Education in the Pleasures of Food from Chefs, Farmers, and One Picky Kid
Eating for Beginners An Education in the Pleasures of Food from Chefs Farmers and One Picky Kid
Author: Melanie Rehak
With grace, humor, and irresistible recipes, the author of Girl Sleuth takes us on her journey as an amateur chef, amateur farmer, and amateur parent — Melanie Rehak was always a passionate cook and food lover. Since reading the likes of Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, and Wendell Berry, she'd tried to eat  thoughtfully as well. B...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780151014378
ISBN-10: 015101437X
Publication Date: 7/8/2010
Pages: 288
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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Ms. Rehak blends her own food life and the larger issue of food choices for the ethical consumer in an enchantingly articulate memoir. Engaging and intimate.

Would be a 5 out of 5 but the section dealing with meat is a bit hasty. Maybe the author had trouble working through that issue on a personal level.

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Melanie Rehak (Primary Character)
David Shea (Major Character)
Laura Shea (Major Character)
Jules Rehak (Major Character)
Noah Rehak (Major Character)
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