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Kitchens of the great Midwest : a novel / J. Ryan Stradal.

Stradal, J. Ryan. (Author).

Summary:

When Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine -- and a dashing sommelier -- he's left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He's determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter -- starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva's journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that's a testament to her spirit and resilience. Each chapter in J. Ryan Stradal's debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is also an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life -- its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780525429142
  • ISBN: 052542914X
  • Physical Description: 312 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Pamela Dorman Books, Viking, [2015]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Subtitle from dust jacket.
Formatted Contents Note:
Lutefisk -- Chocolate habanero -- Sweet pepper jelly -- Walleye -- Golden bantam -- Venison -- Bars -- The dinner.
Subject: Women cooks > Fiction.
Single fathers > Fiction.
Fathers and daughters > Fiction.
Runaway wives > Fiction.
Gourmets > Fiction.
Cooking, Scandinavian > Fiction.
Celebrity chefs > Fiction.
Food > Psychological aspects > Fiction.
Mothers and daughters > Fiction.
Minnesota > Fiction.
Middle West > Social life and customs > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library PS 3619 .T73 K58 2015 30775305500580 General Collection Available -


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