Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef

by Gabrielle Hamilton

Description

Gabrielle Hamilton, the acclaimed chef and owner of New York's Prune restaurant, invites readers into a deeply personal and unflinching exploration of her culinary journey. This memoir traces her path from a rural New Jersey upbringing, marked by formative experiences like her first chicken kill, to the bustling kitchens of her celebrated restaurant. Through vivid prose and honest reflection, Hamilton delves into the profound connection between food, memory, and identity, revealing how a life dedicated to cooking became an unexpected education in survival and self-discovery. It's a story about the raw ingredients of life and the transformative power of embracing one's passions, even when reluctant.

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Random House Incorporated

Published Jan 1, 2011

306 pages

ISBN: 9781400068722

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First Published

2011

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton.

Animal Cruelty
Death/Grief