The Man Who Ate Everything
by Jeffrey Steingarten
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Book Reviews of The Man Who Ate Everything
Book Review: A Hero for the Hungry
Summary: 5 Stars
You know, I used to buy "Vogue" magazine and plough through the thousands of pages of advertisements just to get the latest diatribe from this author. I actually have the 1992 issue with his "Stuffing" article and recipe (which earned rave reviews when I made it one Thanksgiving). So imagine my happiness when I found out he was publishing a whole book of his essays and recipes. And it did not disappoint.Why do I like this man? First of all, it's hard to dislike someone who will go out on a limb and say that salt, fat and even Olestra are okay for you, and back it up with data. Secondly, he appears in his essays to be aware that he has a dream job and is milking it for all it's worth; he doesn't have any pretensions that he knows any better than anyone else. Third, he's a darn good writer, and funny to boot. Anytime he decides he needs an assistant, he can give me a call. Lastly, his recipes are well-written and logical. Mmmmm. . . .
Book Review: I feel better about eating already!
Summary: 4 Stars
Combining rigorous science, diligent research, and a voracious appetite, Jefferey Steingarten takes us on a whirlwind tour of the world's gastronomic wonders, our dietary follies, and the best of everything in FOOD. With the cynicism of Theroux and the astute taste of Beard, Steingarten combines a love of experimentation with an unabashed appreciation of the best in cuisine, and manages along the way to drop names, receipies, techniques, and medical advice. Olestra gets a thumbs up, salad turns out to be a fearsome mix of organic horrors, and moderate drinking gets a moderate nod of approval. His extended ode to the white truffle and description of the simple wonder of a Japanese 'dashi' (soup stock) bring to life culinary worlds most of us will only ever imagine. You will laugh all the way to your neighborhood gourmet grocery!!Book Review: An Epecurean Heaven
Summary: 5 Stars
At the beginning of the book I read that he didn't like blue cheese. I told my family that I was disgusted. After reading a whole chapter, I had stuffed those words back down my throat and almost choked on them! Jeffrey Steingarten is my hero. Ok, he hasn't converted me to ketchup, but he sure got really close. If you love, or even just like food, you will keep this book by your bed like the bible! Steingarten drags you along on his trips and adventures, from his fervent defense of fats to his dreams of Olestra, from a chapter on Venice to a chapter on sustenance (don't ask me how that works)! Within a few days you will succeed in alienating your whole family with your constant talk of food. That is until you make them read it too!
This book is a MUST!!!!!! read, so please do me the honor of reading it!
Book Review: Fantastic--Thoroughly Entertaining
Summary: 5 Stars
A lot has changed in the food world in the past 10 years since Steingarten put together this collection of essays, but I'm happy to say that they've aged quite well. Always extremely well-written and at times laugh-out-loud funny, not a single essay in this book was without merit. Steingarten's quirky, incredibly dry sense of humor seems to have confused some of the reviewers, but I'm betting that most people who posses both intelligence and wit will not have a problem. When Steingarten says that he needs to find 180,000 lbs of potatoes so that he can try living solely on spuds for the rest of his days, it's pretty clear that he's ventured over the top. I highly recommend this book to readers with a strong interest in food, writing, and irreverence. You really can't go wrong.Book Review: Almost Perfection....
Summary: 4 Stars
Jeffrey Steingarten presents a wonderful collection of his writings over the years relating to his all-consuming passion for fine food. He covers everything from the most exquisite Japanese cuisine to his quest for the perfect American pie crust. The only thing that keeps me from giving this book a fifth star is the fact that Jeffrey seems to be a little confused about his barbecue. I always have to look with suspicion at anyone who thinks that Memphis is the world capitol of barbecue and that the Memphis in May contest is the ultimate barbecue competition. His writing regarding the subject was certainly entertaining, but perhaps could have been better had he utilized a side-by-side comparison with Kansas City barbecue. (Kansas City would have won, hands down)