This was so enjoyable! Hamilton is a chef in New York who basically tells the story of how she became the chef she is, and along the way we get some great stories about her life. There are some lovely descriptions of food and meals, but as the title hints there are equally squicky ones that keep it balanced. If you enjoy cooking and eating I think you will particularly enjoy this, but I also think that anyone who enjoys a good coming of age type story will also like it.