Some of you may not know what a "graphic memoir" is. To enlighten you non-book nerds (who I don't judge at all), a "graphic memoir" is a term used for a memoir/autobiography that is written in the graphic novel or comic format. I haven't read very many graphic novels in general, but I'm trying to make it a goal to do so. This book was brought to my attention when our PSA (union) decided to form a book club, and I thought it would be fun to join. The fact that they were meeting at "The Haven" a Scottish pub in town swayed me even further (blog post on that will be seen in the near future, I'm sure).
The format of this book went something like this: Chapter about some story involving food/drink that was memorable in her life with a recipe at the end that coincided with the story. But oh no, her recipes just weren't line by line with the ingredients-how BORING. Instead, she draws the recipe: the ingredients, the steps-every single motion you make with little tips sprinkled throughout! This is seriously my kind-of cookbook. Besides being lazy about cooking, I also don't have that much confidence and have to look at the recipe 5 million times before feeling good about what I put in, and even then it's still likely that I forgot something. So a step-by-step, illustrated guide is exactly what I need. All I can say is that I hope she comes out with a full-on cookbook graphic novel--I would definitely buy that. The memoir section of it is endearing, telling of how she was basically born to be a foodie since her mom was a chef, her dad appreciates fine meals out in NYC, and her first job was at a farmer's market. It was just great to read a book about someone who appreciates food so much, all kinds of food--even McDonald's!