Recipe for Disaster is a collection of stories and recipes--from a
veritable who's who from the worlds of food, music, art, literature,
activism, fashion, and pop culture--about finding comfort in food,
surviving the unthinkable, and living to tell about both.
Discover how getting dumped led to author Samantha Irby's Rejection
Chicken. Comedian Sarah Silverman tells of the power of the humble
Pinwheel cookie that got her through bouts of crippling childhood
depression. Culinary legend Alice Waters reflects on how a perfectly
dressed salad has carried her and her chosen family through loneliness
and uncertainty. Here are forty recipes--some traditional, some
unconventional--that commemorate the low points with the same culinary
conviction with which we celebrate the highs. Part cookbook, part candid
confessions, this book of good food for bad times reminds us that even
the worst of days yield something worth sharing.
INTERSECTIONAL FEAST OF PERSPECTIVES: This book of tales of truly
comforting food features a highly diverse, all-star who's who from the
worlds of music, food, art, literature, performance, activism, and pop
culture.
ALL-STAR CONTRIBUTORS: Storytellers include Samantha Irby, Alice Waters,
Bowen Yang, Michael W. Twitty, Cey Adams, Chelsea Peretti, Simon Doonan,
Meshell Ndegeocello, Brian Lehrer, Gabrielle Hamilton, Becca Blackwell,
Jacqueline Woodson, Sarah Silverman, Raul Lopez, Thundercat, and many
more.
UNIQUE AND ENGAGING: Featuring funny, heartbreaking, bittersweet, but
always relatable essays and interviews that inspire recognition and
laughter, accompanied by inspirational (and sometimes unconventional)
recipes, with evocative photography that upends traditional cookbook
styles.
HUMOR IS HEALING: This book reminds us of the value of our experiences,
good and bad, and their capacity to bring levity and purpose to the
moments we need them most. Recipe for Disaster was conceived through
the deeply held belief that there is humor, liberation, and universal
truth to be found through the exchange of these stories.
Perfect for:
- Arts and pop-culture aficionados
- Foodies and followers of celebrity chefs
- Quirky/gorgeous gift for birthday, anniversary, holiday, or any
special occasion that celebrates life, love, and the power of food
- A unique resource for home cooks and browsable keepsake for readers
seeking diverse, funny, and inspiring books
- Readers of Humans of New York: Stories, Cherry Bombe, Anthony
Bourdain, and every juicy celebrity tell-all they can get their hands
on
