Spotlight on Food (4/6/21)

This food-focused spotlight features a mouth-watering and inspiring memoir of a restaurateur and chef, twenty-six essays inspired by twenty-six fruits, and a unique motivational diet plan.

FINDING FREEDOM: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French

2 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick!

“An acclaimed chef and restaurateur offers engaging stories from the kitchen and beyond…A canny life story from a determined woman with the gift of vision and the wherewithal to implement it.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Openly sharing insight on overcoming difficult family dynamics and on struggling with addiction, French has written a standout chef memoir that will have readers turning the pages.”–Library Journal, starred review

THE BOOK OF DIFFICULT FRUIT: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly by Kate Lebo

2 starred reviews!

“Lebo (PIE & WHISKEY) considers fruits of all flavors in this sensationally chaotic compendium…Unusual and piquant, this off-kilter collection will hit the spot with readers hungry for something a little different.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A cookbook writer and poet offers a set of personal essays and recipes centered on fruits that present unique challenges and rewards to cooks, bakers, and food lovers.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

FAST BURN!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance by Ian K. Smith, M.D.

A plan to blast fat and keep it off that takes intermittent fasting to the next level with recipes for cleaner eating.

FINDING FREEDOM: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French; 9781250312341; available now.
THE BOOK OF DIFFICULT FRUIT: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly by Kate Lebo; 9780374110321; available now.
FAST BURN!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance by Ian K. Smith, M.D.; 9781250271587; availabl 4/13/21.