Relish

Oh, oh, oh I loved this book. Reading all of Knisley's memories of growing up and how they were tied to her memories of food. From growing up in a small apartment in New York City with chefs and foodies, through her parents divorce, puberty, college and coming home she tells it all while weaving in a memory of pasta she had with her dad, or eating McDonald's much to her parents' horror.

The memories are sweet and honest, sometimes funny and sometimes sad, but always, always there was food. Her recipes are tempting not only from the description, but the illustrations as well. I especially loved her recounting of her meal at Alinea, especially just coming off of Bourdain's less than favorable opinion of the restaurant. I finished the book wanted to eat cheese, pickles, farm fresh veggies and tacos and, well, everything!