The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Maylis de Kerangal
Maylis de Kerangal discusses her new novel, THE COOK.
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Posts Tagged: chef
The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Isaac Fitzgerald and Wendy MacNaughton
Isaac Fitzgerald and Wendy MacNaughton on their new book Knives & Ink, cooking with pigs’ heads, and long-distance collaboration.
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Translating the Elderly: Amour, The Intern, and Our Many Selves
The elderly become reminders not of our imminent mortality, but of our ever-evolving humanity, our enduring lust—and need—for connection and purpose.
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Learn to Cook (in 21 Easy Steps)
At first, canned spinach with butter and soy sauce was something I could make myself with instant rice, and I did. Imagine when I first realized fresh vegetables.
...moreCharlie Trotter and the Culinary Cult of Personality
I never thought I would find myself defending Charlie Trotter, at least not unironically.
...moreThe Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #32: Rebecca Steinitz in Conversation with a Chef
My husband, Sam Putnam, is the chef of a popular new restaurant, which I’m not going to name because it’s already gotten plenty of publicity. I wanted to interview him because I haven’t seen him much lately and people are always asking me how he’s doing. He also tends to be a quiet guy, and […]
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