Poet of the Appetites: The Lives and Loves of M.F.K. Fisher by Joan Reardon

My review: Growing up MFK Fisher was fairly well pampered and she had some extravagant moments out there in Hollywood and Paris. But later she made a habit of putting herself in these tiny, difficult kitchens and living a frugal, isolated, almost monastic existence. She may have been intimidating and difficult as a person, but she had an extreme work ethic and integrity. And she had her share of tragedies to deal with. Always, no matter where she was or how meager her resources, she never sacrificed her sense of taste. I wonder if she would disapprove of my sad capitulations at the snack machine?


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