An Everlasting Meal : Cooking with Economy and Grace (Hardcover)

from kcorey

This is more of a philosophy of cooking than a cookbook or collection of recipes. I am not likely to use any of these recipes but I enjoyed and will apply the basic principles of ease, frugality and joy in the craft. It changed the way I approach meal planning.

from lauriebrown54

This is not so much a cookbook as a book about cooking, a philosophy of cooking. Adler's premise is that simple meals are better than production numbers; that great meals can be had from bits and bobs of old meals; that you should save every little vegetable scrap or peel. Her theories are sound;...

from gincam

"An Everlasting Meal", by Tamar Adler, is an impressive, informed, invaluable inside look at the pleasure and practicality of food usage and cooking in a sustainable manner. Making the most of the flavors found in almost every part and particle of foods both common and exotic is not a new theory,...

from LisaCurcio

This simple and engaging book about cooking is intended to let the world know that cooking is simple and engaging. For those who already love to cook, reading this book will enhance your time in the kitchen. For those who are afraid to cook, Ms. Adler will convince you that anyone can cook as she...

from MrsLee

This is not a cookbook, this is living and cooking alongside your grandmother, receiving all those invaluable bits of wisdom, tasting the broth, discussing the food and learning not to waste a thing in the kitchen. It also has some recipes in it. It is poetic, the words have a rhythm and flow and...