Hoffman, Peter
What's Good?: A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredients
- ISBN 13:
- 9781419747625
- author:
- Hoffman, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Abrams Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 14.5 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Cooking, Food & Drink, Writing, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Peter Hoffman's memoir in fourteen ingredients explores the world of food and its many stories. A culinary pioneer, he weaves together personal tales from his life in restaurants with passionate explorations into the cultural, historical, and botanical backstories of the foods we eat. From the importance of relationships with everyday people to the magic of what we eat, Hoffman's story is a layered and insightful look at the ingredients that make up our lives. With a focus on the natural world and its reflections in his favorite greenmarket produce, he invites readers to appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Through his journey, Hoffman reveals the power of food to bring people together and to remind us of the joys of being alive. This is a thoughtful and delectable exploration of what makes good ingredients truly special.