{"product_id":"my-berlin-kitchen-isbn-9780147509741","title":"My Berlin Kitchen","description":"\u003cb\u003e“The new Julie \u0026amp; Julia!. . .You’ll finish a chapter and find yourself in the kitchen.” –\u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wednesday Chef\u003c\/i\u003e (and author of \u003ci\u003eClassic German Baking\u003c\/i\u003e) finds her way home—a story of love, life, and the search for the perfect ragú  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It takes courage to turn your life upside down, especially when everyone is telling you how lucky you are. But sometimes what seems right can feel deeply wrong. \u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of how one thoroughly confused, kitchen-mad romantic found her way to a new life, a new man, and a new home in Berlin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Luisa Weiss was working in New York and about to get engaged when she decided to bake, roast, and stew her way through her huge collection of recipes. She started a blog to document her adventures. \u003ci\u003eThe Wednesday Chef\u003c\/i\u003e was an instant sensation, bewitching readers who fell in love with Luisa and cheered her growing confidence. \u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles Luisa’s decision to give up the life she had built and move across the ocean in search of happiness—only to find love waiting where she least expected it. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A poignant memoir with charm, heartbreak, family history, and recipes galore.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Luisa has a way of telling a story that’s nothing short of entrancing.” –\u003cb\u003eDeb Perelman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Smitten Kitchen Cookbook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Beautiful and inspiring. . . a remarkable and delicious tale of the romance of a lifetime.” –\u003cb\u003eKathleen Flinn, author of\u003ci\u003e The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“For anyone who's ever moved away from home, only to find that nowhere in the world is quite as special, \u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovely (and delicious-recipe-filled) read.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Serious Eats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Luisa Weiss’s piquant memoir has charm, heartbreak, family history, and recipes galore.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The new \u003ci\u003eJulie \u0026amp; Julia\u003c\/i\u003e! It’s part cookbook and part memoir; you’ll finish a chapter and find yourself in the kitchen following the recipe Weiss includes . . . A transcontinental romance about taking risks in life and in the kitchen.”\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Marie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For anyone who's ever moved away from home, only to find that nowhere in the world is quite as special, \u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovely (and delicious-recipe-filled) read.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSerious Eats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There are love stories, and then there are \u003ci\u003elove stories\u003c\/i\u003e. Luisa Weiss’s falls into the latter category, an honest-to-god tale of love lost, found, and happily ended. And, as a bonus, there’s food. Indeed, every page is more delightful and delicious than the one before. Brimming with forty recipes borrowed from Weiss’s friends and family and from famous chefs like Alice Waters and Jamie Oliver, then stripped down and perfected by Weiss herself, the book is a mix of travelogue, memoir, cookbook, and a touch of fairytale.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEast Bay Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mouthwatering tribute to Berlin and a love letter to food, romance and following your heart. . . . Weiss vividly evokes the flavors of German, Italian, and American cuisine. . . . The characters around each table come to life as vibrantly as the food, and Weiss adds helpful hints to the recipes that crown each chapter.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A heartwarming (and often mouth-watering) memoir, German-born chef and writer Weiss recounts how . . . through hardship and heartbreak, she found solace among saucepans and stews. . . . Foodies and nonfoodies alike will enjoy chapters brimming with colorful cooking tales and savory recipes.”\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eAllison Block, \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thoughtful, earnestly winning memoir.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This charming food memoir will prove enjoyable to anyone who loves Laurie Colwin or M.L.K. Fisher.”\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I hope you’re prepared to clear a day or two of your schedule once you open this book, because you’re not going to want to put it down to do anything—well, anything but make a beeline for the kitchen to make a rolled omelet or fake baked beans. Luisa has a way of telling her story that’s nothing short of entrancing.”\u003cp\u003e—Deb Perelman, creator of Smitten Kitchen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautiful and inspiring story about how we sometimes have to take a leap of faith to follow our life’s passion. I was so charmed by Luisa Weiss’s honesty, vulnerabilities, and beautiful writing—all while craving braised endives. A lovely, remarkable, and delicious tale of the romance of a lifetime.”\u003cp\u003e—Kathleen Flinn, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly remarkable memoir, told with sensitivity and honesty. Filled with the emotions—and flavors—of a life that spans three cultures and cuisines, this is a book you won't want to put down, except to make its enticing recipes.”\u003cp\u003e—David Lebovitz, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sweet Life in Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Luisa Weiss writes with grace and ease about her search for a sense of belonging in \u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e. That she also cooks appealing dishes and writes beautifully about food only adds dimension to her wonderful memoir. You will read with intense delight, cheering her on through heartbreak and triumphs.”\u003cp\u003e—Amanda Hesser, cofounder of Food52 and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Essential New York Times Cookbook \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCooking for Mr. Latte\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Luisa’s heartfelt and engrossing memoir will resonate deeply with anyone who’s ever sensed the profound connection between the food we eat and our sense of home.”\u003cp\u003e—Clotilde Dusoulier, creator of Chocolate \u0026amp; Zucchini and author of \u003ci\u003eClotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Part culinary journal, part love story, \u003ci\u003eMy Berlin Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles a young woman’s (often) difficult task of finding her way in the world. With the charm and honesty that is characteristic of her wonderful blog, Luisa Weiss has crafted a book that leaves a deep impression.”—Heidi Swanson, creator of 101 Cookbooks and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSuper Natural Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuisa Weiss \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in West Berlin and spent her childhood  shuttling back and forth between her Italian mother in Berlin and her American  father in Boston. She is also the author of the cookbook \u003ci\u003eClassic German Baking\u003c\/i\u003e. She now lives in Berlin with her husband and son.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300204499173,"sku":"NP9780147509741","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780147509741.jpg?v=1767733215","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/my-berlin-kitchen-isbn-9780147509741","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}