Summary of Real Food

Real Food is Alice Waters’ celebration of the benefits of fresh, seasonal, and local cooking. Through her writing and travels, Waters reveals a history of eating and gathering that has been passed down through generations. She shows how traditional cooking practices, once lost, have become re-established in modern kitchens all around the world. She encourages readers to try and prepare delicious dishes from seasonal ingredients and to connect to their food community. By creating meals that nourish the body, mind, and soul, each part of the cooking experience is transformed into a celebration of the mindful nourishment of life.