Reviews for James Beard Delights and Prejudices

The average rating for James Beard Delights and Prejudices based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-03-10 00:00:00 Molly Mills 3 Beard Stars I requested an R2R of this after reading the James Beard Cookbook… I did not realize I was getting a memoir. I wanted more recipes. It’s not really a cookbook and it’s not really a memoir it’s a strange blend of the two. I wish I loved it but it was very one note and boring. The recipes that are there are in little paragraphs are so simple to follow. I already knew I wouldn’t find a photo to save my life but his food is incredible and that’s what we know him for. I’ll stick to his cookbook named after him and keep this for a non-fic day

Review # 2 was written on 2016-03-11 00:00:00 John Handelaar Parts of this were very interesting, but I found myself wanting more memoir and less description of elegant picnics, tea sandwiches and hors d’oeuvre. Beard had an unusual childhood growing up among the foodies and restaurateurs in Portland (Oregon). His mother, who influenced him heavily, was an independent and formidable business woman and a talented chef. The narrative is rambling and unfocused but mostly entertaining, with amusing and insightful commentary and several surprisingly simple family recipes.