Kitchens of the Great Midwest A Novel
Kitchens of the Great Midwest A Novel
- ISBN 13:
9780525429142
- ISBN 10:
052542914X
- Format: Hardcover
- Copyright: 07/28/2015
- Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books
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Summary
Already a hotly anticipated debutabout a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country’s most coveted dinner reservation
When Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wineand a dashing sommelierhe’s left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He’s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughterstarting 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 lifeits missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent, sure to appeal to readers of Where’d You Go, Bernadette?, Olive Kitteridge, and Garrison Keillor.
When Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wineand a dashing sommelierhe’s left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He’s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughterstarting 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 lifeits missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent, sure to appeal to readers of Where’d You Go, Bernadette?, Olive Kitteridge, and Garrison Keillor.