Eat a Peach

This was an extremely honest book by a chef who I have always admired. I appreciated knowing the ins and outs of Chang’s life and hearing his honest appraisal of his successes and failures. There was some time slippage and things seemed out of place occasionally. I also don’t imagine that someone who wasn’t a Momo-fangirl would like this as much as I did. So, 4 instead of 5.

David Chang is one of my favorite “famous” people. While some people admire actors and singer, I've always loved the chef. To me, Chang was like the Asian Anthony Bourdain. Foul mouthed and foul tempered he was also an outspoken advocate for showcasing culture in foods, especially Asian culture. Chang showed that Asian food could be both upscale and comforting. It was a given that I would buy this book. I enjoyed reading about how his various successes and failures came to be. How he could celebrate his wins, but also take responsibility for the losses. His openness about his depression and anger brought a little more understanding to a person who seems so laid back in his television appearances, getting excited only when talking about food.

I still stand by my belief that his mother should write her own memoir.