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Book Synopsis: From the James Beard Award-winning blogger behind The Everywhereist come hilarious, searing essays on how food and cooking stoke the flames of her feminism.
“With charm and humor, Geraldine DeRuiter welcomes us into her personal history and thus reconnects us with ourselves.”—Mikki Kendall, New York Times bestselling author of Hood Feminism
When celebrity chef Mario Batali sent out an apology letter for the sexual harassment allegations made against him, he had the gall to include a recipe—for cinnamon rolls, of all things. Geraldine DeRuiter decided to make the recipe, and she happened to make food journalism history along with it. Her subsequent essay, with its scathing commentary about the pervasiveness of misogyny in the food world, would be read millions of times, lauded by industry luminaries from Martha Stewart to New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells, and would land DeRuiter in the middle of a media firestorm. She found herself on the receiving end of dozens of threats when all she wanted to do was make something to eat (and, okay fine, maybe take down the patriarchy).
In If You Can’t Take the Heat, DeRuiter shares stories about her shockingly true, painfully funny (and sometimes just painful) adventures in gastronomy. We’ll learn how she finally got a grip on her debilitating anxiety by emergency meal-planning for the apocalypse. (“You are probably deeply worried that in times of desperation I would eat your pets. And yes, I absolutely would.”) Or how she learned to embrace her hanger. (“Because women can be a lot of things, but we can’t be angry. Or president, apparently.”) And how she inadvertently caused another international incident with a negative restaurant review. (She made it on to the homepage of The New York Times’s website! And she got more death threats!)
Deliciously insightful and bitingly clever, If You Can’t Take the Heat is a fresh look at food and feminism from one of the culinary world’s sharpest voices.
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If You Can't Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury is the sizzling new book that will set your taste buds on fire and ignite your passion for feminism. Written by the witty and award-winning blogger, Geraldine DeRuiter, this collection of searing essays will leave you craving for more. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and empowered as DeRuiter takes you on a culinary journey like no other.
With her sharp wit and charm, DeRuiter pulls back the curtain on the food world, exposing the pervasive misogyny that lurks beneath the surface. From celebrity chef scandals to her own hilarious adventures in gastronomy, she fearlessly tackles the uncomfortable truths of the industry. Her brutally honest insights will have you nodding in agreement and laughing out loud.
But this book is not just about food and feminism—it's about finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity. DeRuiter's personal stories highlight her battle with anxiety, her journey towards self-acceptance, and the power of embracing one's anger. Through her words, she reminds us that women can be anything they want to be, including unapologetically angry.
Prepare to have your mind and palate stimulated by DeRuiter's clever observations and delicious anecdotes. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or a feminist warrior (or both!), If You Can't Take the Heat is a must-read that will leave you feeling inspired and hungry for change.
Don't miss out on this culinary and feminist masterpiece. Get your copy of If You Can't Take the Heat today and join Geraldine DeRuiter on a journey that will challenge your taste buds and your perspective. Click here to order now.
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