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This series was so much fun to read. I couldn't put it down and I couldn't wait to read the next in the series. So sad there's no more.

Completely unexpected from Aimee Bender, after reading many of her short stories. It has a sweetness that is not sentimental, especially when it enters the second half of the book and takes you into a strange, sad, perplexing place. The story of a young girl, who discovers a talent for being able to taste the emotions in food of whomever cooked it. This leads to discoveries about her family that she would rather not know. A wonderful metaphor for coming of age and the time when as a child, you realize the fallibility of adults.

A truly delicious and very personal memoir about growing up to become a chef. Hamilton took a very interesting route to her final destination of opening and running her restaurant, Prune, in NY. The opening chapter about her childhood is enchanting, hilarious and heart-wrenching. A thoroughly enjoyable read.