Blood, Bones and Butter
Blood, Bones and Butter
Fiction | Picture Book | Early Reader Picture Book | Published in 2011
Book Brief
Blood, Bones and Butter
Fiction | Picture Book | Early Reader Picture Book | Published in 201132
Picture Book • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2011
Early reader / picture book
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton is a memoir detailing her journey from a tumultuous childhood in Pennsylvania to becoming the chef-owner of Prune, an acclaimed New York City restaurant. The book chronicles her complex family relationships, various culinary experiences in Europe, struggles with substance use, and balancing motherhood with her professional life.
Informative
Emotional
Gritty
Adventurous
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Gabrielle Hamilton's memoir, Blood, Bones and Butter, is lauded for its lyrical prose and vivid storytelling, tracing her life from a chaotic childhood to culinary stardom. The originality and raw honesty are praised, but some critics find the narrative uneven and Hamilton's tone occasionally abrasive. Overall, it's a compelling read for food and memoir enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Blood, Bones and Butter?
Readers who savor rich, culinary memoirs with an edge will relish Blood, Bones and Butter. Ideal for fans of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, Hamilton's narrative entices those intrigued by the gritty, unvarnished world of professional kitchens and the personal growth of a chef.
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Picture Book • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2011
Early reader / picture book
18+ years
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