Named a Notable Book of 2021 by NPR and The Washington Post From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen.
Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the kitchen table. He shared the magic of those meals with us in The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table, and now he takes us beyond the savory recipes and into the compelling stories behind them.
Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York; preparing for and shooting the foodie films Big Night and Julie & Julia; falling in love over dinner; and teaming up with his wife to create meals for a multitude of children. Each morsel of this gastronomic journey through good times and bad, five-star meals and burned dishes, is as heartfelt and delicious as the last.
Written with Stanley’s signature wry humor, Taste is for fans of Bill Buford, Gabrielle Hamilton, and Ruth Reichl—and anyone who knows the power of a home-cooked meal.
I am looking forward to reading (and listening as I bought the audiobook) to Stanley's memoir with all of you and to see what delicious dishes it inspires us to make.
The deadline for contributing your post is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Anyone can participate in Cook the Books: just pick up a copy of the selection from your local bookstore or library, take inspiration from your reading, then cook and post the inspired dish.
We look forward to having you read and cook along with us in this selection period and beyond. New participants are always welcome. (Leave a comment here or check out our Guidelines page if you have any questions.)
Aloha,
Deb, Kahakai Kitchen
15 comments:
Am loving this!
A popular title: my position in the library queue is not moving fast enough. I may go audio for this :)
I'm glad you are enjoying it, Debra!
Simona, I hope your copy comes in!
I have heard nothing but good things about Stanley Tucci's book. It is on my list to read. I think you will absolutely enjoy it!
Best,
Velva
I absolutely loved this memoir. Thanks so much for hosting and choosing it Deb. My post went live today at https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2022/04/stanley-tuccis-perfect-negroni-up.html
What a great book, loved it. Here's my post:
http://tinaculbertson.blogspot.com/2022/04/taste-this-pasta.html
Thanks, Velva! Join in if you'd like!
Wendy and Tina, thank you for joining in! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
A very inspiring read! Loved it. My post is now up: http://honeyfromrock.blogspot.com/2022/05/lots-to-taste-with-stanley-tucci.html
Thanks for hosting! Here's my link:https://www.amyscookingadventures.com/2022/05/traditional-3-ingredient-fettuccine.html
I loved the audio of this book and I am so glad that I have been able to join in this month
http://www.theintrepidreader.com/2022/05/weekend-cooking-taste-my-life-in-food.html
Thank you Claudia, Amy and Marg! I look forward to seeing your posts.
Loved the selection! http://eliotseats.com/2022/05/28/taste-my-life-through-food/
I am so glad, Debra!
Here's my contribution, Deb: thank you for hosting :)
https://www.pulcetta.com/2022/05/recipe-strawberry-fava-bean-fennel-radish-salad.html
Thank you Simona!
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