This month we will read and discuss Yes, Chef, by Marcus Samuelsson, who has had a fascinating life, by any measure. Born in Ethiopia, adopted and raised in Sweden, he is a New York City chef working with African-American food traditions. According to the New York Times:
The universal rule of kitchen work, Marcus Samuelsson says in his crisp new memoir, “Yes, Chef,” goes as follows: “Stay invisible unless you’re going to shine.” That rule applies to writers too, especially to those who would write food memoirs. Because you like to put things in your mouth does not mean you have a story to tell. Mr. Samuelsson, as it happens, possesses one of the great culinary stories of our time.
Haven’t read the book yet? No worries. Come join us. 6:00-7:00, Thurs. Dec. 8 at Cultivate Co-op Cafe, 901 Elm St.
The potluck is informal: bring something you made or a prepared food or drink. The evening will coincide with Lake to River Co-op’s Online Market pick-up night. The monthly gatherings are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible.
Here are the rest of our monthly selections:
Jan. 12: Julie & Julia by Julie Powell Cancelled Feb. 9: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan March 9: Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver April 13: Closing the Food Gap by Mark Winne May 11: Immortal Milk: Adventures in Cheese by Eric LeMay June 8: Salt: A World History by Mark Kulansky