Polly J. (spiritedbabe59) reviewed on 8/31/2011 + 106 more book reviews

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Sometimes I love a book for the characters or the story, but sometimes I fall in love with one because of the language and this book fits that category. The chapters are little vignettes about the characters, so we get glimpses in to their lives, but the aren't really developed completely. All of them have come to the cooking class for different reasons, but Lillian helps them all heal in some way... and it's all about the ritual of cooking and tasting and enjoying. Bauermeister's use of vocabulary is as rich and succulent as the dishes Lillian's students experience. Her descriptions bring you right into the kitchen and wrap you up in the aromas and textures of the ingredients. More than walking away from the book with a memory of a character, I walked away with a better appreciation being mentally present while you prepare food and taking the time to s-l-o-w down while you eat it.

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