Recipes for Life: My Memories [Hardcover]
- Author by Evans, Linda; Derek, Sean Catherine
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Editorial Reviews
"Recipes for Life" is a delightful and delicious look into the life of an icon, Linda Evans, which includes personal photographs, recipes, and anecdotes from her illustrious career in Hollywood.
From Publisher
Ever since her dazzling debut as Audra on "The Big Valley," Linda Evans has charmed millions of television viewers around the world with her talent, her warmth, and her beauty. Through it all, Linda has remained unaffected, grounded, and deeply spiritual.
In "Recipes for Life," Linda opens up her heart, her past, and her kitchen. She shares a revealing assortment of anecdotes (magical moments mised with painful ones), photographs, and recipes enjoyed by Linda and those near and dear to her. Linda touches upon growing up, family ties, her incredible life in Hollywood, the friends she has made, and provides an intimate glimpse into her high-profile romances. At the heart of this memorable, touching, and inspiring story is how all of these ingredients have come together to make Linda the woman she is today.
True to her beloved personality, Linda warmly and candidly serves up a delightful banquet that "Dynasty "fans will truly savor. Complete with over 40 recipes, some handed down through generations (Mom's Hot Dog Stew), some taught by famous friends (John Wayne "The Duke's" Crab Dip), some inspired by supreme dining experiences from travels around the world (Ina Garten's Filet of Beef Bourguignon), and still others from her winning appearance on Hell's Kitchen (Hell's Salmon), "Recipes for Life "is at once a delightful journey and a treasure trove of recipes of a life well-lived by a woman well-loved.
In "Recipes for Life," Linda opens up her heart, her past, and her kitchen. She shares a revealing assortment of anecdotes (magical moments mised with painful ones), photographs, and recipes enjoyed by Linda and those near and dear to her. Linda touches upon growing up, family ties, her incredible life in Hollywood, the friends she has made, and provides an intimate glimpse into her high-profile romances. At the heart of this memorable, touching, and inspiring story is how all of these ingredients have come together to make Linda the woman she is today.
True to her beloved personality, Linda warmly and candidly serves up a delightful banquet that "Dynasty "fans will truly savor. Complete with over 40 recipes, some handed down through generations (Mom's Hot Dog Stew), some taught by famous friends (John Wayne "The Duke's" Crab Dip), some inspired by supreme dining experiences from travels around the world (Ina Garten's Filet of Beef Bourguignon), and still others from her winning appearance on Hell's Kitchen (Hell's Salmon), "Recipes for Life "is at once a delightful journey and a treasure trove of recipes of a life well-lived by a woman well-loved.
Reviews
- From Publishers Weekly
- In brief, entertaining chaptersmany capped with a favorite recipe taken from celebrity chefs, restaurants, friends, and cooking classes68-year-old Evans (The Linda Evans Beauty & Exercise Book) and stepdaughter Derek give readers an off-camera view of the high and low points of Evans's acting career, love life, and spiritual quest. They relate incidents of serendipity that led to her roles as Audra Barkley in The Big Valley and Krystle Carrington in Dynasty, crediting them to providence and reflecting on the gifts Evans has found in setbacks, disappointments, and divorce. Evans presents much of her life as a madcap fairy tale filled with magical moments, romantic adventures, friendships with the rich and famous, and personal challenges (wrangling with a leopard for Circus of the Stars, flying with a member of the aerobatic Blue Angels), but in later chapters, she discusses confronting aging and depression, enjoying later-life romance with New Age musician Yanni and setting new career goals (acting on the stage and participating in the cooking show Hell's Kitchen). While some of Evans's offered wisdom might seem superficialshe illustrates her belief in holding on to a dream with a story of obtaining a long-coveted classic Mercedesmuch of it is deceptively simple and has applications far beyond Hollywood and the kitchen. (Oct.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.
Quote Reviews
"Attention-grabbing anecdotes, glossy photos and delectable recipes. With a warm, friendly tone, Evans gently guides readers through the seminal moments of her life and career. A mouthwatering blend of memoir and cookbook."
"--Kirkus Reviews""Entertaining...filled with magical moments, romantic adventures, friendships with the rich and famous, and personal challenges, with applications far beyond Hollywood and the kitchen."
"--Publishers Weekly""Linda has joyously combined her two passions in life--people and food--into a mouthwatering memoir. And just like the lady, herself, it's Delicious!"
--Kathie Lee Gifford, TV personality and "New York Times" bestselling author"A fun read from an iconic beauty and TV star."
--Susan Lucci, TV legend and "New York Times" bestselling author
Product Detail
ISBN: 1593156480
EAN: 9781593156480
Media: Book
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Vanguard Press
Publication Date: 10-2011
Language: English
Pages: 265
Dimensions: 9.30 x 6.30 x 0.75
Weight: 1.70
Categories:
Illustrated
