SCIENCES

Dinner

A Love Story; It All Begins at the Family Table
by Jenny Rosenstrach
Dinner: A Love Story; It All Begins at the Family Table. Ecco: HarperCollins. Jun. 2012. c.336p. photogs. index. ISBN 9780062080905. $27.99. COOKING
COPY ISBN
Though Rosenstrach has coauthored another book on the subject (Time for Dinner) and maintains a popular, award-winning food blog (www.dinneralovestory.com), this book is sure to be frequently requested. While there are plenty of recipes here, they are not really the point. Rosenstrach, an advocate for family dinners, strives to inspire her readers to take up the ritual whether they have a family of two or 12. She entertains with her wonderful writing skills, persuades by sharing her successful strategies, and educates via research and relayed experience. And perhaps most important, she does all this without attaching blame to busy parents for falling short of perfection.
VERDICT This book shines with unexpected coverage of things kitchen and cooking related and would be a good find for those just beginning to make their way in kitchens of their own. A recommended, all-inclusive collection of stories, recipes, and advice. [See Prepub Alert, 12/16/11.]
Reviewed by Jane Hebert, Mount Juliet, TN , Apr 15, 2012
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

NONFICTION

The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2024
by McKibben, Bill & Jaime Green
NONFICTION

Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan
by Halteman, Matthew C.
NONFICTION

The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs
by Smith, Richard
NONFICTION

Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future
by Beiser, Vince
NONFICTION

The Church of Stop Shopping and Religious Activism: Combatting Consumerism and Climate Change Through Performance
by González, George
NONFICTION

Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating
by Williams, Apryl
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?