Review: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gosh, I loved this graphic novel! I did grow up with food in a minimal way--I do wish I had grown up with it more, and more diverse food, more healthy food with a small amount of indulgence--though I still remember my mother's fried hot dogs, her idea of putting ice cream or ice cream sandwiches between waffles or having my childhood favourite, chicken stir fry. Unfortunately though, my mom burnt or overcooked everything she made, even eggs. On Christmases, my grandmom gave me a whole new taste for food. She made cookies by scratch and ham and veggies and it was just wonderful.

I wrote down all the recipes in this book and I think I will try to the lamb. It was very very funny and I love the art and Lucy's explorations through a diversity of food and adolescence. In particular, I loved the bit with porno magazines. This is a treat for foodies and for artists.

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