A sweet and savory treat.
It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent..
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.
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.
Each chapter in J.
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.
As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota.
He s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter starting with pureed pork shoulder.
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.
It was selected as a best book of the year by Amazon, BookPage, LibraryReads, and NPR.
The New York Times Book Review, Editor s PickKitchens of the Great Midwest is a novelabout a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country s most coveted dinner reservation. that keeps readers turning the pages too fast to realize just how ingenious they are. . .
People An impressive feat of narrative jujitsu .
A sweet and savory treat
