The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister

Warning... do not read this book when you're hungry. You'll feel like throwing the book down and running to the kitchen. This book is about a cooking class that meets weekly. There's a chapter about each student in the class giving you background information on that character and how they are changed by the class. It's a very quick read and perfect for a plane ride or a weekend vacation. The way the author describes food makes you smell and taste it. OK, I need to stop now and eat. -June