Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table
by Ruth Reichl
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 27.7K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 304 pages.
About Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ruth Reichl |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Cookbooks |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,718 |
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What genre is Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table?
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Cookbooks. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table worth reading?
Based on 27.7K reader ratings, Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table?
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table has 304 pages.
Who wrote Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table?
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table was written by Ruth Reichl. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table?
The ISBN-13 for Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is 9780767903390.0.
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