Erica Bauermeister

Gathering at Lillian's Restaurant for a weekly cooking class, a young mother struggles with the growing demands of her family, an Italian kitchen designer works to adapt to life in America, and a widower mourns the loss of his wife to breast cancer. 50,000 first printing.

The School of Essential Ingredients

Stephanie Honour

A little cheese on the wholesomeness, yet delightful.

María Belén

I liked the cooking and recipes part but the different characters' stories not so much. It was quite a boring book for me. 

All in all it was okay it just didn't do it for me.

Kayla 

The Joy of simplicity, that is the best way I can think of to describe this book. .
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The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister is a story of 8 students who meet once a month on a Monday for their cooking class. .
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The class is taught by Lillian, who also has a restaurant by the same name. Each session she meets new students, some come alone, some come as a couple and together they learn how to make meals and enjoy the food they are eating. .
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Each chapter is focused on a different student and we get a glimpse into each of their lives. While I am not one for short stories, I do find myself loving novels with several intertwined characters each with their own chapter. .
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This book is delightful and simple. There is no explosive climax or intense drama. This novel is best enjoyed with a plate of pasta that you enjoy slowly, savouring each bite. .
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I’m excited to pick up more novels by this author!

Courtney 

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Jen Sorenson

Caitlin Hooker

Gathering at Lillian's Restaurant for a weekly cooking class, a young mother struggles with the growing demands of her family, an Italian kitchen designer works to adapt to life in America and a widower mourns the loss of his wife to breast cancer. Reprint. A best-selling novel.

The School of Essential Ingredients

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