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Book Review -- Dirt

Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking by Bill Buford
Book Review -- Dirt

Writer and editor Bill Buford lives in New York City, has a great job, great wife, great twin boys, and a pretty great life. He chucks it all to move to Lyon to learn how to cook. He and his family remain there for five years.

This book recounts their adventures in what seems to me a rather unfriendly city. And Buford indeed learns to cook, meets some wonderful people, is intrigued by the history of Lyon, and generally has a wonderful time. His descriptions of recipes and food in general were way over my head but I read every word with great interest even though I’ll never cook them or eat most of the things he describes.

I’m still not sure why I picked up this book but once I did I couldn’t put it down. I’ve always thought that a good writer is someone who can hold my interest on a subject I have no interest in. Buford is in that category. I really enjoyed this book.

Carol Lloyd is the Director of the Churchill County Library. The Library is open by appointment and she is happy to see some familiar faces.

 

 

 

 

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Comment author: Winnie DowlingComment text: So proud of Kelli Kelly. She is most definitely a collaborator and is very well known throughout the state for her assistance as a Nevada SBDC business advisor, especially related to agriculture and local food entrepreneurship and systems. Her spirit radiates! Winnie Dowling, State Director, Nevada SBDCComment publication date: 4/30/26, 1:41 PMComment source: Kelli Kelly Earns Statewide Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardComment author: Susan Clifford CopelandComment text: I am so sorry to hear this news. His mother, father, Karen and Trent were neighbors of ours in Tonopah, Nevada. We moved to Fallon first and then the Kroll's later moved there also. Mother and Wanda were good friends. My brother Michael and Trent were playmates in Tonopah. Mother and my three little children visited the family at their ranch in Fallon. My condolences to Frank's family. May you be comforted to know that I care and I pray you will be comforted by your memories of Frank. Sincerely,Comment publication date: 4/30/26, 11:51 AMComment source: Frank Robert KrollComment author: Debbie Getto SmithComment text: RIP Tammy. My prayers to your family and loved onesComment publication date: 4/29/26, 9:08 PMComment source: Tammy Kay (Moore) SlatonComment author: Marcos H. Lozoya Sr.Comment text: My condolences to the family. I remember Tammy as a woman of God always in the spirit of serving and loving all. I thank God I got to meet her. You will always be rememberedComment publication date: 4/29/26, 1:20 PMComment source: Tammy Kay (Moore) Slaton
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