Excellent book passing on lots of useful cooking experience from an experienced chef.

I listened to this book in audiobook form. I would advise against this, and recommend getting the physical book instead.

While the audio version by all accounts is well narrated, I reckon the book is more useful in physical form. Long sections are rapid fire tips for different kinds of cooking situations. Having the book to physically consult seems more useful when you find yourself in a situation where you actually need those tips.

My score is leaning between 3 and 4 - having listened to the audiobook nudges it down to 3. The physical book would probably be a 4.

That said, excellent material explained well. I reckon most home cooks would take away something useful from this. ( )

Definitely learned some new tricks, but I thought the salt and fat and heat sections were stronger than the acid section, where I need the most help! I think the concept of balance still feels elusive and that is what I want to learn. But I definitely moved in the right direction and made a much improved roast chicken! The author has a great "voice", and I look forward to trying things she suggested. ( )

This is a delightful cookbook and I learned a lot. The hand drawings are adorable and refreshing. Pair this book with Samin's Netflix show and it will bring you a lot of joy. ( )

Great "textbook" and cookbook. Plus also visually inviting to look at. The illustrations are almost as delicious as the writing. I came to the game backwards as I watched her Netflix documentary before I read her book. But I still found interesting information that I hadn't gleaned from just watching the series. Hoping she does another (both book and series) as she is fun to watch. Her enthusiasm for the foods she eats and cooks is contagious! ( )