Hearty

On Cooking, Eating, and Growing Food for Pleasure and Subsistence

by andrea bennett

ECW Press

This book was given to me by the publisher, via netgalley in exchange for an honest review

At its base this book is food writing. It even has recipes. But, it is more than that. It is a celebration of food and a call for changes in the way that food is produced. In addition, it is a memoir of the lived experience; trauma, family breakdown, working in the catering industry and a lifelong relationship with food. I really enjoyed the experience of reading this book. The writing is both lyrical and plain spoken, making it poetic and accesible. However, it is an essay collection, you are going to like some essays more than others. I would say that, if you enjoy small fires, then you will enjoy this book