A moving reflection on motherhood, friendship, and women making their
mark on the world of food from the author of Feast.
Food writer Hannah Howard is at a pivotal moment in her life when she
begins searching out her fellow food people--women who've carved a place
for themselves in a punishing, male-dominated industry. Women whose
journeys have inspired and informed Hannah's own foodie quests. On trips
that take her from Milan to Bordeaux to Oslo and then always back again
to her home in New York City, Hannah spends time with these influential
women, learning about the intimate paths that led them each toward
fulfilling careers. Each chef, entrepreneur, barista, cheesemaker, barge
captain, and culinary instructor expands our long-held beliefs about how
the worldwide network of food professionals and enthusiasts works.
But amid her travels, Hannah finds herself on a heart-wrenching private
path. Her plans to embark on motherhood bring her through devastating
lows and unimaginable highs. Hannah grapples with personal joy, loss,
and a lifelong obsession with food that is laced with insecurity and
darker compulsions. Looking to her food heroes for solace,
companionship, and inspiration, she discovers new ways to appreciate her
body and nourish her life.
At its heart, this lovely and candid memoir explores food as a point of
passion and connection and as a powerful way to create community, forge
friendships, and make a family.
