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Appetites: A Cookbook is Anthony Bourdain’s take on home cooking and entertaining, with recipes described as drawn from family meals and informal occasions. Its blend of recipes, food writing and photography may suit readers seeking a cookbook with a strong authorial voice as well as cooking ideas.
At a glance
- Presents recipes for home cooking and entertaining, including meals described for family dinners and sleepovers.
- The listing highlights Bourdain’s commentary on food alongside recipes, with photography and a Ralph Steadman cover illustration.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines recipes with Bourdain’s food-focused writing, giving the book more personality than a recipe-only format.
- Customer feedback describes the recipes as straightforward to follow and appreciates the informative treatment of food and culture.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 Oct. 2016 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 140888383X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1408883839 |
| Dimensions | 21 x 2.8 x 26 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Anthony Bourdain readers looking for a cookbook that also includes his views and writing about food.
- Home cooks interested in recipes for family meals and informal entertaining.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a narrowly themed cuisine cookbook, as the listing describes a general home-cooking and entertaining collection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights recipes described as straightforward to follow, along with informative discussion of food and culture, appealing photography and an engaging style. For buyers choosing a practical home cookbook, the reported ease of following the recipes is especially relevant, while the book’s authorial voice and visuals may appeal to readers who also want food writing. The feedback provided is positive overall, but does not establish how every recipe works for each reader.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipes and describe them as straightforward to follow.
- Feedback appreciates the informative content, photography and engaging style.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of cookbook is Appetites?
The listing presents it as a home-cooking and home-entertaining cookbook, with recipes for family meals and informal occasions.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 304 pages.
What do customers say about the recipes?
Customer feedback describes the recipes as straightforward to follow and also highlights the book’s food and culture content, photography and engaging style.
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