book - tender at the bone

This deliciously crafted memoir by Ruth Reichl is the story of a life defined, determined, and enhanced in equal measure by a passion for food, by unforgettable people, and by the love of tales well-told. Filled with Reichl's infectious humour, it features several of her favourite recipes all told through the lens of a culinary sensualist's coming-of-age story.

In 'Tender At The Bone', Reichl introduces us to the fascinating characters who shaped her world and tastes, from her mother, to the gourmand Monsieur du Croix, who served Reichl her first foie gras, to those at her politically correct table in Berkeley who championed the organic food revolution in the 1970s.