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"A sweet and savory treat." -People "An impressive feat of
narrative jujitsu . . . that keeps readers turning the pages too
fast to realize just how ingenious they are."-The New York Times
Book Review, Editor's Pick From the New York Times bestselling
author of The Lager Queen of Minnesota, Kitchens of the Great
Midwest is a novel about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation
palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country's most
coveted dinner reservation. When Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia,
falls in love with wine-and a dashing sommelier-he's left to raise
their baby, Eva, on his own. He's determined to pass on his love of
food to his daughter-starting with pureed pork shoulder. As Eva
grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her
native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic
chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva's
journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and
secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and
emotional feast that's a testament to her spirit and resilience.
Each chapter in J. Ryan Stradal's startlingly original debut tells
the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the
zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving
into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. By
turns quirky, hilarious, and vividly sensory, Kitchens of the Great
Midwest is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the
bittersweet nature of life-its missed opportunities and its joyful
surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent.
'A tremendous novel that combines powerfully moving moments with
hilarious satire' Daily Mail 'Eva Thorvald is the new Olive
Kitteridge' Elisabeth Egan 'Kitchens of the Great Midwest is
terrific' Jane Smiley, Guardian Have you met Eva Thorvald? To her
father, a chef, she's a pint-sized recipe tester and the love of
his life. To the chilli chowdown contestants of Cook County,
Illinois, she's a fire-eating demon. To the fashionable foodie
goddess of supper clubs, she's a wanton threat. She's an enigma, a
secret ingredient that no one can figure out. Someday, Eva will
surprise everyone. One by one, they tell their story; together,
they tell Eva's. Joyful, quirky and heartwarming, this is a novel
about the family you lose, the friends you make and the chance
connections that make a life. On the day before her eleventh
birthday, she's cultivating chilli peppers in her wardrobe like a
pro. Abandoned by her mother, gangly and poor, Eva arms herself
with the weapons of her unknown heritage: a kick-ass palate and a
passion bordering on obsession. Over the years, her tastes grow,
and so do her ambitions. One day Eva will be the greatest chef in
the world. But along the way, the people she meets will shape her -
and she, them - in ways unforgettable, riotous and profound. So she
- for one - knows exactly who she is by the time her mother
returns. Special paperback edition with questions for reading
groups, interview, guide to the Midwest, recipes and more!
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