Great food and stimulating prose come together in this provocative memoir of a life driven by a passion for fine cuisine. James Villas, acclaimed food writer and former food and wine editor of 'Town & Country' magazine, tells the amazing story of his life in the fickle culinary world.
By turns witty and poignant, sometimes controversial and irreverent, and always candid and opinionated, his exploits are filled with a lively cast of fellow gastronomes such as James Beard, Julia Child, MFK Fisher, Craig Claiborne, Paul Bocuse, Jeremiah Tower, Jan Jacobs and Paula Wolfert.
In between the 'bites' of his story, he shares a selection of some if his and others' favourite recipes, as well as a fascinating collection of personal photos, signed letters and menus.
