MixedThe Seattle Book ReviewThe author strains mightily at that evolutionary fabric to make drunken behavior seem beneficial. Only after this does he look at the dark side of drunk, blaming all of the ills associated with excesses on distilled and/or concentrated drugs and the idea of drinking alone. Finally, he suggests that we coerce drinkers to be moderate and considerate when they imbibe. He mentions but glosses over the enormous social, physical, mental, and societal costs of what he is suggesting ... There are some interesting quotations from historical drinkers. However, the rhetorical gyrations to make poisons fit into an evolutionary slot got tedious by the end and his arguments did not convince me of his position.
Samin Nosrat, Illus. by Alice MacNoughton
RaveSan Francisco Book ReviewThis is a book that everyone should own ... an essential guide to the whys of cooking ... It is a course in how to be a chef. It is entertainingly written, and the author shares personal mistakes all cooks make, what she’s learned from them, and how to use the experience to be a better cook. The recipes are delightful, and the explanations are clear and very helpful. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
Gaston Dorren
PositiveSan Francisco Book Review\"This is a book that gives the flavor of the languages ... It is an entertaining book, especially if the reader likes communication and has an interest in the why and how peoples of the world speak to each other.\
