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In 2013, food blogger and classical musician Molly Yeh left Brooklyn to live on a farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border, where her fiancé was a fifth-generation Norwegian-American sugar beet farmer. Like her award-winning blog My Name is Yeh, Molly on the Range chronicles her life through photos, more than 120 new recipes, and hilarious stories from life in the city and on the farm. Molly’s story begins in the suburbs of Chicago in the 90s, when things like Lunchables and Dunkaroos were the objects of her affection; continues into her New York years, when Sunday mornings meant hangovers and bagels; and ends in her beloved new home, where she’s currently trying to master the art of the hotdish. Celebrating Molly's Jewish/Chinese background with recipes for Asian Scotch Eggs and Scallion Pancake Challah Bread and her new hometown Scandinavian recipes for Cardamom Vanilla Cake and Marzipan Mandel Bread, Molly on the Range will delight everyone, from longtime readers to those discovering her glorious writing and recipes for the first time.
This book explores the intersection of personal narrative and culinary exploration through the lens of an unlikely farm life. Molly Yeh, a food blogger and classical musician, chronicles her transition from Brooklyn to a sugar beet farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border. The book weaves together over 120 new recipes with personal stories, reflecting her diverse background and new home. It celebrates her Jewish/Chinese heritage alongside Scandinavian influences, offering a unique blend of cultural and regional flavors.
The book is celebrated for its unique voice and fusion of personal storytelling with diverse culinary traditions. Readers and critics have noted Yeh's ability to connect her experiences from city life to farm living through her recipes and anecdotes. The integration of her Jewish, Chinese, and Scandinavian backgrounds, alongside American regional cooking, is frequently highlighted as a distinctive strength. The collection is seen as a delightful introduction to her work for both existing fans and new readers.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2016-10-04
Publisher:
Rodale
ISBN-10:
162336695X
ISBN-13:
9781623366957
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