9 Audiobooks to Inspire Better Cooking (and Eating)
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32 Yolks
- From My Mother's Table to Working the Line
- By: Eric Ripert, Veronica Chambers
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,060
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Performance929
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Story922
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Hailed by Anthony Bourdain as “heartbreaking, horrifying, poignant, and inspiring,” 32 Yolks is the brave and affecting coming-of-age story about the making of a French chef, from the culinary icon behind the renowned New York City restaurant Le Bernardin. NAMED...
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Every aspiring cook needs to read this
- By PatrickV on 07-01-16
“Beautiful Story”
The narrator of this book is superb! Is very lovely to learn how Eric Ripert became who the wonderful chef he is. Couldn't help but want to eat Nutella on a baguette when listening to the chapters about his childhood and what would be his afternoon snack, lol. Very inspiring how by hard work and dedication he took a leap of faith coming to America for new beginnings. Love, love this story♥️ —Wendy, Audible Listener
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The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
- How A Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks
- By: Kathleen Flinn
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall214
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Performance186
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Story185
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, writer Kathleen Flinn returned with no idea what to do next, until one day at a supermarket she watched a woman loading her cart with ultraprocessed foods. Flinn's "chefternal" instinct kicked in: she persuaded the stranger to reload with fresh foods, offering her simple recipes for healthy, easy meals.
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Just as much a self-help book as a cookbook.
- By J. Locke on 03-07-13
“Inspiring Book to Learn Home Cooking”
I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was well-thought out, in that the author gives recipes and the reasons why we should take time to cook what we eat instead of eating out of cans and boxes. The narrator does not leave you bored, but wanting to listen to what is happening and coming next. I have gone through culinary school and still learned a few things while being reminded of some things that I had forgotten. This book is great for a beginner to a seasoned chef. —Desiree, Audible Listener
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Garlic and Sapphires
- The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
- By: Ruth Reichl
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,317
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Performance848
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Story843
GARLIC AND SAPPHIRES is Ruth Reichl's riotous account of the many disguises she employs to dine anonymously. There is her stint as Molly Hollis, a frumpy blond with manicured nails and an off-beige Armani suit that Ruth takes on when reviewing Le Cirque. The result: her famous double review of...
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Read engagingly by Bernadette Dunne
- By Nicole on 11-16-05
“Dream Job”
This book was an interesting look at Ruth Reichl's career as restaurant reviewer for The New York Times. Yes, it would be my dream job, but I doubt if I could enter into the masquerade as fully, and with such joy, as Ruth. I love her sense of fun even as she's working. Her idea to return to restaurants masquerading as different people to see how other classes are treated was genius. I'd invite her to dinner any time. Whether she liked my food or not, I would be sure of receiving an honest opinion and have a lively & intelligent dinner guest. —Irene, Audible Listener
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My Life in France
- By: Julia Child
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,352
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Performance1,722
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Story1,732
In her own words, here is the captivating story of Julia Child’s years in France, where she fell in love with French food and found her “true calling.” From the moment the ship docked in Le Havre, en route to Paris, in the fall of 1948, Julia had an awakening that changed her life. Soon...
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What a pleasure!
- By Sara on 07-03-08
“Life of a revolutionary”
I listened to this book on a trip through Avignon and Paris and it was wonderful. What an addition to our travels by TGV train south from Paris. The reader was a delight and more than up to the challenges of the french language and all the culinary terms. Julia's take on the world a breath of fresh air. I was sorry when the book came to and end. However, to compensate I have pulled out my dog-eared copies of Mastering the Art and jumped back into cooking a la Julia! Brava Audible! —Sara
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The Case Against Sugar
- By: Gary Taubes
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,871
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Performance2,561
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Story2,546
From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick. Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today...
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A Revelation
- By ChumlyDad on 02-03-17
“Will never eat sugar again”
I admit that what I was looking for was just a few tidbits of information that I could use to help myself decrease my sugar intake. You know, something to scare me into resisting my second helping of dessert. Instead, what I got was a well-researched, well-thought-out, history of the rise of sugar and all of the moments (and people) in history that helped make sugar what it is today (an enormous part of our daily diet and society). And boy, did I get some 'tidbits' of information to curb my sugar appetite. Because of this book and its research, timeline, and inside scoop of health/nutrition advocacy, I have vowed to dramatically cut my sugar intake and those of my family. —Elle, Audible Listener
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Ingredienti
- Marcella's Guide to the Market
- By: Marcella Hazan, Victor Hazan
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall29
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Performance29
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Story29
When Marcella Hazan died in 2013, the world mourned the passing of the "Godmother of Italian cooking". But her legacy lives on, through her cookbooks and recipes, and in the handwritten notebooks filled with her thoughts on how to select the best ingredients - Ingredienti. Her husband and longtime collaborator Victor has translated and transcribed these vignettes on how to buy and what to do with the fresh produce used in Italian cooking, the elements of an essential pantry, and salumi.
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Once again, Marcella Says
- By Victoria on 07-23-16
“Once again, Marcella Says”
The narrator spoke with a beautiful clear voice in English and a lovely accent when speaking Italian. Simply perfect. While I think it is possible that after listening, many people will buy a copy of the book to have in the kitchen, nothing can replace the feeling, while listening, that you are actually chatting with Marcella. If you already love Marcella, this is a must-listen. If you don't already love Marcella, you will by the time you get to the end. –Victoria, Audible Listener
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The Third Plate
- Field Notes on the Future of Food
- By: Dan Barber
- Narrated by: Dan Barber
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,249
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Performance1,074
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Story1,067
“Not since Michael Pollan has such a powerful storyteller emerged to reform American food.” —The Washington Post “Dan Barber's tales are engaging, funny and delicious . . . The Third Plate serves as a brilliant culinary manifesto with a message as obvious as it is overlooked. . . . It's...
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I don't think I'm the intended market for the book
- By Steve Wade on 06-03-14
“Such a surprise, really enjoyed this book”
This was a terrific book to listen to. As a food grower and a food eater and someone who's trying to live more consciously on this earth I learned a tremendous amount from the author. He goes into such depth and detail traveling all around the world providing history and depth of experience that made this a really enlightening listen. I would put this book at the top of any list of book on food and farming, maybe even the best so far. A terrific story teller with a tremendous depth of knowledge around food and soil and offering many directions for more sustainable eating. –Kate, Audible Listener
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