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This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Delicious! is a novel by Ruth Reichl, a celebrated food writer and former editor of Gourmet magazine. Published in 2014, this work marks Reichl’s foray into fiction, weaving a tale that intertwines food, love, and discovery. The story centers on Billie Breslin, a young woman who moves to New York City to work at a renowned food magazine called Delicious! Despite her talent for cooking, Billie avoids the kitchen due to personal trauma. As she navigates her new life, she discovers hidden letters written during World War II by a young girl named Lulu Swan to the famous chef James Beard. These letters lead Billie on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Delicious! received praise for its sensory writing and the way it celebrates food and storytelling. However, some critics noted that the plot sometimes felt predictable or overly sentimental. Fans of culinary fiction, historical intrigue, and heartfelt personal journeys will likely find it an enjoyable read.

This beautiful first edition is in pristine condition, the pages are lightly marked at the bottom. The book is tight and unmarked, dust jacket is near fine, red cloth and blue lettering on the spine of the book. Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise chronicles Ruth Reichel's experiences as the restaurant critic for The New York Times during the 1990s. It includes some of Reichl's original reviews and favorite recipes. The book received positive reviews and became a New York Times bestseller.

This like-new signed hardcover is untouched, with no marks. The pages are tight and appear unread. The book is tight, square, and unmarked, with some visible wear on bottom of front board of the book. The dust cover in unmarked, brown cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir (2019) by Ruth Reichl is a captivating memoir that chronicles her time as the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, one of the most iconic food publications in America. Reichl shares anecdotes about the larger-than-life personalities she worked with, celebrity chefs she encountered, and the inner workings of Gourmet. In addition to these industry insights, Save Me the Plums is filled with descriptions of decadent meals and recipes, appealing to food lovers and aspiring gourmets alike. It also touches on Reichl’s personal life, including balancing her career with motherhood.

Ruth Reichl recounts her transformation from chef to food writer, a process that led her through restaurants from Bangkok to Paris to Los Angeles and brought lessons in life, love, and food. It is an apprenticeship by turns delightful and daunting, one told in the most winning and engaging of voices. Her anecdotes from a summer lunch with M.F.K. Fisher, a mad dash through the produce market with Wolfgang Puck, and a garlic feast with Alice Waters are priceless. She is unafraid? even eager? to poke holes in the pretensions of food critics, making each meal a hilarious and instructive occasion for novices and experts alike. Ruth Reichl demonstrates her inimitable ability to combine food writing, humor, and memoir into an art form. The included recipes are superb. Fine, first edition, djkt appears slightly worn and the outside shows some marks.