Always happy to read a novel about cuisine and by a Washington State based author. Erica Bauermeister gave me the opportunity to indulge in both pleasures.While I checked out The Lost Art of Mixing from the Bellingham Public Library, I own The School of Essential Ingredients, in which The Lost Art of Mixing sequels.Bauermeister writes in fragments, which I also enjoy. She dedicates each chapter to a single character's point of view. We have a chapter on Isabelle, an aging woman suffering from dementia who lives with a 20-something chef (Chloe). We also hear from Lillian, the owner of a chic restaurant and an array of intriguing characters--not one of them a stock character.Since I'm formerly from Seattle, I read the details of this book with interests to see if I recognized any of the locations. The chapter that includes vivid descriptions of the Public Market caused me to feel a homesick for Seattle's finer places. Who doesn't enjoy a stroll through Pike's Place Market on a slow Monday? Another great book by this author and a continuation of Lillian and her restaurant (from: The School of Essential Ingredients), with some new friends and some old. I have always enjoyed books about people that have come together and unite from one source and in this case, the restaurant owned by Lillian, as their common denominator. The story is told in chapters about each character and it was thoroughly entertaining. Looking forward to more of her writing.
Do You like book L'arte Di Cucinare Desideri (2013)?
Very easy read. Enjoyed the detailed descriptions. Recommend this for a light read.
—husna19
Loved the original book this sequel was a nice read but not as good as the first
—Lou
Lovely characters, and nicely thought provoking.
—ahector101
