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Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant gathers 26 essays and recipes from writers, foodies, and chefs—including Nora Ephron, Marcella Hazan, and Ann Patchett—who reflect on the personal pleasures of cooking for one. The book spans kitchens from Italy to New York to Thailand, offering intimate stories, humor, and practical recipes like truffled egg sandwiches, black‑bean bowls, and anchovy fillets. It serves as a companion for anyone who finds themselves eating alone, combining memoir, culinary inspiration, and a hands‑on cookbook that requires no division of ingredients.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Jenni Ferrari-Adler
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