Amy McCarthy Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Amy McCarthy

In this vulnerable essay collection, plates of pain perdu and mugs of chocolat chaud punctuate meditations on writing, dating, and economic uncertainty...Paris, with its stunning scenery and refined charm, is the perfect setting for MacNicol to soothe what ails her.

Amy McCarthy

Leave it to Yotam Ottolenghi... to redefine “comfort food” in a way that actually feels fresh and exciting... In this book, Ottolenghi’s approach proves that pretty much any ingredient can be transformed into a plate (or bowl!) of pure comfort.

Amy McCarthy

Her writing reads like a dish you want to savor, slowly chewing each perfectly chosen word as she describes the distinct experience of eating ortolan for the first time or sipping a red wine that tastes like “liquid rubies.”

Amy McCarthy

Reichl draws on her own experiences dining in and exploring 1980s Paris, which lends immersive vividity to The Paris Novel. Her writing reads like a dish you want to savor, slowly chewing each perfectly chosen word…

Amy McCarthy

Reading a book like this is, essentially, a peek into the private lives of these stars, many of whom are now dead and gone ... It’s a good reminder that, just like us, cooking is deeply personal for even the most famous and revered of celebrities.

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Washington has demonstrated an exceptional ability to write about cooking and eating in a way that always feels natural and hunger-inducing, even in the most emotionally devastating scenes. That’s especially true in his latest, Family Meal.

Amy McCarthy

Even though spring is practically here, Nigel Slater’s A Cook’s Book feels delightfully cozy. Its 150 recipes ... are built on childhood memories and the promise of meals that are simple to prepare but look and taste incredible... Slater’s recipes read like prose.