The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (original 2007; edition 2007)

by Alice Waters

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Here you will find Alice's philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that's balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons' bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients.--From publisher's description.… (more)

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Title:	The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
Authors:	Alice Waters
Info:	Clarkson Potter (2007), Hardcover, 416 pages
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The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution by Alice Waters (2007)

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Good food. Some definitely a bit too simple for my tastes but I could see it being a good go to for someone starting out or wanting to have ideas for most ingredients. (

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eby | Jan 31, 2022 |

I enjoyed the writing style - simple and elegant. Makes me want to go through this book Julia & Julia style. (

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bsmashers | Aug 1, 2020 |

A little too precious but there's no doubt about it - she's influential. (

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laurenbufferd | Nov 14, 2016 |

Welcome addition: This is a wonderful addition to a cook's library and to a fan of Alice Waters. It can often be used as a reference book for cooking with fresh produce and ingredients. Many great ideas.

lonepalm | Feb 5, 2014 |

she talks about the structure of a recipe then gives a simple example with variation suggestions. she's amazing and so is this book!! (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Waters, Alice	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Curtan, Patricia	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Kerr, Kelsie	—	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Streiff, Fritz	—	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Recipes and Lessons from A Delicious Cooking Revolution by Alice Waters

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Publishers Weekly's Best Books of the Year (Lifestyle – 2007)

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NPR's Complete Holiday Book Recommendations (2007)

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Alice Waters

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Ella, Xavier, Fanny, Rose, and Zac
with love

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My delicious revolution began when, young and naive, I started a restaurant and went looking for good-tasting food to cook.

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Eat locally and sustainably.
Eat seasonally.
Shop at farmers' markets.
Plant a garden.
Conserve, compost, and recycle.
Cook simply, engaging all your senses.
Cook together.
Eat together.
Remember food is precious.

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Here you will find Alice's philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that's balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons' bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients.--From publisher's description.

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