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Culinary journey fuels heartfelt Midwestern resilience.
If you find solace in the alchemy of flavors and appreciate a tale that blends personal triumph with the comfort of regional cuisine, "Kitchens of the Great Midwest" could be a compelling read for you. It's more than a novel; it's a sensory exploration of identity shaped by taste, and an ode to the way food intertwines with life's milestones. You'll be rooting for Eva and savoring every chapter, much like a finely crafted meal.
- Indies Choice Book Award for Adult Debut (2016)
- SCIBA Award for Fiction (2016)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2015)
- Midwest Booksellers Choice Award (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780143109419
Authors:
J. Ryan Stradal
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2016-06-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 51026 readers)
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Kitchens of the Great Midwest, about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country’s most coveted dinner reservation, is the summer’s most hotly anticipated debut. When Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine—and a dashing sommelier—he’s left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He’s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter—starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva’s journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that’s a testament to her spirit and resilience. Each chapter in J. Ryan Stradal’s startlingly original debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. By turns quirky, hilarious, and vividly sensory, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life—its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent.
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Culinary journey fuels heartfelt Midwestern resilience.
If you find solace in the alchemy of flavors and appreciate a tale that blends personal triumph with the comfort of regional cuisine, "Kitchens of the Great Midwest" could be a compelling read for you. It's more than a novel; it's a sensory exploration of identity shaped by taste, and an ode to the way food intertwines with life's milestones. You'll be rooting for Eva and savoring every chapter, much like a finely crafted meal.
- Indies Choice Book Award for Adult Debut (2016)
- SCIBA Award for Fiction (2016)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2015)
- Midwest Booksellers Choice Award (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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