As a home chef and novice food writer, Ruth Reichl's work is always inspiring. To read about her childhood and introduction to food is heartwarming. It reminds me of my own early memories of food and those who were complicit in my passion for food and sharing it with everyone around me. Ruth reminds us all how important it is to make food part of our own journey and family album. Ruth Reichl is one of the best food writers of our time. I can barely contain my excitement about her upcoming books.

This is an amazingly candid account of Reichl's loves and losses, as well as her introduction into the world of food. I cried more than once while reading this - both through tears of laughter and heartbreak. A great read written in Reichl's approachable banter.