It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent. Ryan Stradal Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau 1.03K subscribers Subscribe 907 views 6 years ago J. By turns quirky, hilarious, and vividly sensory, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life-its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. Exploring the Themes of KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST Author J. Ryan Stradal's startlingly original debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva's journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that's a testament to her spirit and resilience. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. He's determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter-starting with pureed pork shoulder. When Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine-and a dashing sommelier-he's left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. It was selected as a best book of the year by Amazon, BookPage, LibraryReads, and NPR. Kitchens of the Great Midwest is a novel about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country's most coveted dinner reservation. that keeps readers turning the pages too fast to realize just how ingenious they are.'- The New York Times Book Review, Editor's Pick 'A sweet and savory treat.' - People 'An impressive feat of narrative jujitsu.

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