Luisa Weiss was 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 Classic German Baking. She now lives in Berlin with her husband and son.
“Luisa Weiss’s piquant memoir has charm, heartbreak, family
history, and recipes galore.”—Elle
“The new Julie & Julia! 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.”—Marie Claire
“For anyone who's ever moved away from home, only to find that
nowhere in the world is quite as special, My Berlin Kitchen is a
lovely (and delicious-recipe-filled) read.”—Serious Eats
“There are love stories, and then there are love stories.
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.”—East Bay Express
“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.”—Shelf Awareness
“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.”—Allison Block, Booklist
(starred review)
“A thoughtful, earnestly winning memoir.”—Publishers Weekly
“This charming food memoir will prove enjoyable to anyone who loves
Laurie Colwin or M.L.K. Fisher.”—Library Journal
“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.”—Deb
Perelman, creator of Smitten Kitchen
“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.”—Kathleen Flinn, author of The Sharper Your Knife, the
Less You Cry
“My Berlin Kitchen 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.”—David Lebovitz, bestselling
author of The Sweet Life in Paris
“Luisa Weiss writes with grace and ease about her search for a
sense of belonging in My Berlin Kitchen. 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.”—Amanda Hesser, cofounder of Food52 and author of The
Essential New York Times Cookbook and Cooking for Mr. Latte
“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.”—Clotilde Dusoulier, creator
of Chocolate & Zucchini and author of Clotilde’s Edible
Adventures in Paris
“Part culinary journal, part love story, My Berlin Kitchen
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 Super Natural Cooking
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