3.5–Cute food memoir in the form of a graphic novel. There are a couple of moments that aren’t for children, so it’s not a kids’ graphic novel, despite the friendly cartoon style. ( )

Two of my favorite things- graphic novels and food! I thoroughly enjoyed Knisley's part memoir/part cookbook and thought it was one of the more original non-fiction graphic novels I've read.
Knisley's art style is very appealing to me- it's full of vibrant colors and descriptive lines, and she really makes good use of space. I especially liked the recipe parts of the art because of their easy-to-follow format. She has an obvious passion for food and experimenting with cooking, and parts of this book did inspire me to try a few new things.
I think a couple of the chapters were a bit short, or felt a tiny bit disconnected as a whole (EX: when she's writing about craving food in the mushroom chapter). I could definitely see this book easily being a bit longer and expanding on a variety of things (cooking techniques, more foods, etc) but it was still a satisfying read.
Knisley also mentions her travels a few times and that persuaded me to go look into her other books as well! She seems like a really interesting person, and I'd love to read more about her. ( )

This is a beautiful graphic memoir, it is charming and fun. The food related stories are all interesting and the illustrated recipe at the end of each chapter makes me want to cook and eat. Full of humor and bright illustrations, this is an excellent book. ( )

Food-based memoir from Lucy Knisley. It's pretty sweet and charming, and the colours are gorgeous in places (Knisley also throws in a few recipes which is a nice touch).

Occasionally she can seem a little too satisfied, and perhaps, at times, over-explains things a touch. Also you are told what a great cook her mother is a lot, and I think it may have been better to just let the stories speak for themselves and allow the audience to reach their own conclusions. Still, Knisley's obvious passion for her subject shines through, and there is much to enjoy here (particularly if you are interested in food). ( )

Absolutely wonderful food memoir from a favourite graphic artist. A quick read but very enjoyable with recipes. ( )