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But there’s more to the story than the two bold-faced names on her resume: Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain.   Behind the scenes, Laurie’s life is frequently chaotic, a high-functioning addict’s often pleasurable buffet of bad decisions at which she frequently overstays her welcome. Acerbic and wryly self-deprecating, Laurie attempts to carve her own space as a woman in this world that is by turns toxic and intoxicating. Laurie seeks to try it all—from a seedy Atlantic City strip club to the Park Hyatt Tokyo, from a hippie vegetarian co-op to the legendary El Bulli—while balancing her consuming work with her sometimes ambivalent relationship to marriage and motherhood.   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A Cultural Reckoning: Witness the food world’s overdue reckoning from the inside, as high-profile figures face their own descents and hard questions must be answered.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685758116213,"sku":"9780063327627","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":56222554194293,"sku":"9780063327603","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063327627.jpg?v=1792598934"},{"product_id":"essentially-basque","title":"Essentially Basque","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAVEUR, “The 15 Cookbooks We’re Most Looking Forward to this Fall”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom expert chef Ryan Bartlow and longtime Anthony Bourdain collaborator and food writer Laurie Woolever, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssentially Basque\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a comprehensive cookbook that brings Spain's Basque region—a destination beloved for its fresh produce, vibrant food culture, and unforgettable dishes—to your table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproachable and deeply flavorful, the recipes are designed for real home kitchens—no foams, no screaming-hot pans, no tricks, just food meant to be eaten with wine, cider, sherry, or beer among friends, family, or on your own while dreaming of San Sebastián.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the recipes are thoughtful menus, plating tips, cocktail recipes, and a guide to the best Spanish products, Bartlow also includes a travel guide for those who want to explore the Basque country firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Basque country, nestled between Spain and France, is legendary among chefs for its vibrant markets, deep culinary traditions, and a culture that prizes eating well. 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