Home Cooking

Home Cooking is a unique blend of memoir and cookbook, where Laurie Colwin shares her passion for food, cooking, and entertaining.

The book includes 33 essays that range from basic recipes like fried chicken and potato salad to more special topics such as 'How to Avoid Grilling' and 'Kitchen Horrors.

' Colwin's writing is warm, generous, and down-to-earth, making the book a delight for both amateur cooks and food lovers.

It features personal stories of culinary successes and disasters, as well as practical and achievable recipes that reflect her family favorites and cooking experiences in various settings, from a tiny apartment to bustling parties.