How long does it take to read The Art of Simple Food?
Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
Alice Waters
The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters takes about 7 hours 32 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 7 hours 32 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2007. 411 pages, about 113,025 words.
16 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 12 hours 34 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 7 hours 32 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 4 hours 43 minutes |
The page count is the median across 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This books is for everyone who wants to learn to cook, or to become a better cook. I'm convinced that the underlying principles of good cooking are the same everywhere. These principles have less to do with recipes and techniques than they do with gathering good ingredients, which for me is the essence of cooking.' Alice WatersWith an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is a must-have book for home cooks. Here you will find Alice's philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering the fundamentals of basic cooking techniques, to preparing delicious, seasonally inspired meals all year long. Always true to her belief that a perfect meal is one that is balanced in texture, colour and flavour, Waters helps us embrace seasonal produce and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery with her as she takes you by the hand and teaches you how to get the most out of your home cooking.
Subjects: Quick and easy cookery, American Cookery, Cooking & Food, Nonfiction, Food preferences, Cookery
