About the book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this beloved memoir from the author of Tender at the Bone, “Reichl writes with gusto, and her story has all the ingredients of a modern fairy tale: hard work, weird food, and endless curiosity” (The New Yorker).
“[Comfort Me with Apples] reminds you of a really great meal, well balanced and well seasoned, leaving you satisfied and wanting more.”—New York
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly
Comfort Me with Apples recounts Ruth Reichl’s transformation from chef to food writer, a process that led her through restaurants from Bangkok to Paris to Los Angeles and brought lessons in life, love, and food.
Her pursuit of good food and good company leads her to New York and China, France and Los Angeles, and her stories of cooking and dining with world-famous chefs range from the madcap to the sublime. Through it all, Reichl makes each and every course a hilarious and instructive occasion for novices and experts alike. She shares some of her favorite recipes while also sharing the intimacies of her personal life in a style so honest and warm that readers will feel they are enjoying a conversation over a meal with a friend.
Featuring a special Afterword by the author and more than a dozen personal family photos
Editions of Comfort Me with Apples
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375501951
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812981629
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375758737
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375507045
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780375417238
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739300053
Read an Excerpt
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this beloved memoir from the author of Tender at the Bone, “Reichl writes with gusto, and her story has all the ingredients of a modern fairy tale: hard work, weird food, and endless curiosity” (The New Yorker).
“[Comfort Me with Apples] reminds you of a really great meal, well balanced and well seasoned, leaving you satisfied and wanting more.”—New York
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly
Comfort Me with Apples recounts Ruth Reichl’s transformation from chef to food writer, a process that led her through restaurants from Bangkok to Paris to Los Angeles and brought lessons in life, love, and food.
Her pursuit of good food and good company leads her to New York and China, France and Los Angeles, and her stories of cooking and dining with world-famous chefs range from the madcap to the sublime. Through it all, Reichl makes each and every course a hilarious and instructive occasion for novices and experts alike. She shares some of her favorite recipes while also sharing the intimacies of her personal life in a style so honest and warm that readers will feel they are enjoying a conversation over a meal with a friend.
Featuring a special Afterword by the author and more than a dozen personal family photos
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comfort Me with Apples about?
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this beloved memoir from the author of Tender at the Bone, “Reichl writes with gusto, and her story has all the ingredients of a modern fairy tale: hard work, weird food, and endless curiosity” (The New Yorker).
“[Comfort Me with Apples] reminds you of a really great meal, well balanced and well seasoned, leaving you satisfied and wanting more.”—New York
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly
Comfort Me with Apples recounts Ruth Reichl’s transformation from chef to food writer, a process that led her through restaurants from Bangkok to Paris to Los Angeles and brought lessons in life, love, and food.
Her pursuit of good food and good company leads her to New York and China, France and Los Angeles, and her stories of cooking and dining with world-famous chefs range from the madcap to the sublime. Through it all, Reichl makes each and every course a hilarious and instructive occasion for novices and experts alike. She shares some of her favorite recipes while also sharing the intimacies of her personal life in a style so honest and warm that readers will feel they are enjoying a conversation over a meal with a friend.
Featuring a special Afterword by the author and more than a dozen personal family photos
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Comfort Me with Apples?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Comfort Me with Apples?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375501951
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Comfort Me with Apples?
Ruth Reichl
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Comfort Me with Apples is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375501951) and paperback(ISBN 9780812981629) and paperback(ISBN 9780375758737) and ebook(ISBN 9780375507045) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375417238) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739300053)
Where can I buy Comfort Me with Apples online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Comfort Me with Apples from below
Where can I buy Comfort Me with Apples?