Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Moms and Food

 Kitchens of the Great Midwest

    I am late to the party with Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal. This book is stellar. It is the fictional story of famous chef Eva Thorvald. Each chapter is narrated by a different person, and each chapter circles a food, specifically a midwestern food like Lutefisk and Venison. Everyone's story contains tragedies and triumphs. Stradal captures the voice of the different narrators by revealing a sliver of their life as it intersects with Eva's. She does narrate one chapter but is seen through others' eyes. It made me curious to know more about her. There is a strong theme of the relationship between mothers and children shown from different angles, giving the book gravitas in the face of foodie culture. 

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