What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an absolutely wonderful food memoir and the title tells you everything you need to know. It's basically Stanley Tucci's journal throughout 2023, chronicling what he cooked, what restaurant he went to, where he traveled, who he was with, and what he ate. A fascinating individual and an enviable life!
Full disclosure, I love Stanley Tucci - both his writing and his films. He has such an interesting life and a very dry wit which really comes through in his writing. I read the print book, but I also have the audiobook on hold at the library and have been waiting very patiently for several months.
Stanley, I keep waiting for my invitation to your London house for Thanksgiving dinner with your wonderful family and in-laws (Emily Blunt and John Krasinski). I would love for you to make me one of your wonderful martinis!
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UPDATE - October 2025
I read this book again for one of my book clubs, and I think I enjoyed it even more with the second reading! Stanley Tucci is a true Renaissance man -- actor, chef, writer, artist, designer of cookware, family man, and documentary creator! I just heard that he is going to be joining NBC's coverage of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, to highlight the region's food, culture, and history! I will read / view anything this talented individual is involved with!
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