This biographical cookbook tells the story of culinary legend and
author of nine award-winning cookbooks, Paula Wolfert, who was diagnosed
with Alzheimer's in 2013, and shares more than fifty of her most iconic
dishes as it explores the relationship between food and memory.
The gripping narrative traces the arc of Wolfert's career, from her
Brooklyn childhood to her adventures in the farthest corners of the
Mediterranean: from nights spent with Beat Generation icons like Allen
Ginsberg, to working with the great James Beard; from living in Morocco
at a time when it really was like a fourteenth century culture, to
bringing international food to America's kitchens through magazines and
cookbooks.
Anecdotes and adventuresome stories come from Paula's extensive personal
archive, interviews with Paula herself, and dozens of interviews with
food writers and chefs whom she influenced and influenced her-including
Alice Waters, Thomas Keller, Diana Kennedy, André Daguin, and Jacques
Pepin.
Wolfert's recipes are like no other: each is a new discovery, yielding
incredible flavors, using unusual techniques and ingredients, often with
an incredible backstory. And the recipes are organized into menus
inspired by Wolfert's life and travels--such as James Beard's Easy
Entertaining menu; a Moroccan Party; and a Slow and Easy Feast.
Unforgettable also addresses Wolfert's acknowledgement of the
challenges of living with Alzheimer's, a disease that often means she
cannot remember the things she did yesterday, but can still recall in
detail what she has cooked over the years. Not accepting defeat easily,
Wolfert created a new brain-centric diet, emphasizing healthy meats and
fresh vegetables, and her recipes are included here.
Unforgettable is a delight for those who know and love Paula Wolfert's
recipes, but will be a delicious discovery for those who love food, but
have not yet heard of this influential cookbook writer and culinary
legend.
