Undercooked
How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live
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Dan Ahdoot
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Dan Ahdoot
About this listen
A collection of hilarious essays about how food became one man’s obsession and coping mechanism, and how it came to rule—and sometimes ruin—his relationships, from the Cobra Kai actor, stand-up comic, and host of Food Network’s Raid the Fridge
“When most people say they have an unhealthy relationship with food, they mean they eat too much of it or too little. When I say I have an unhealthy relationship with food, I mean it’s what gives my life meaning. That’s a really dumb way to live your life, as the stories in this book will attest to.”
Despite an impressive résumé as an actor and writer, Dan Ahdoot realized that food has been the through line in the most important moments of his life. Growing up as a middle child, Ahdoot struggled to find his place in the family until he and his father discovered their shared love for la gourmandise. But when the tragic death of his brother pushed his parents to strengthen their Jewish faith and adopt a strictly kosher diet, Ahdoot and his father lost that savored connection.
To fill the absence left by his brother and father, Ahdoot began to obsess over food and make it central in all his relationships. This, he admits, is probably crazy, but it makes for good stories. From breaking up with girlfriends over dietary restrictions, to hunting just off the Long Island Expressway, to savoring his grandmother’s magical food that was his only tactile connection to his family’s home country of Iran, to jetting off to Italy to dine at the one of the world’s best restaurants, only to send the risotto back, Ahdoot’s droll observations on his unconventional adventures bring an absurdly funny yet heartfelt look at what happens when you let your stomach be your guide.
©2023 Dan Ahdoot (P)2022 Random House AudioWhat the critics say
“Heartfelt and hilarious, Undercooked is a rumination on life through your belly. Dan Ahdoot has been my culinary guide and mentor over the years, and he hasn’t led me to a single bad meal. A few bad decisions, sure, but some incredible meals. You’re absolutely going to love his literary debut!” —Hasan Minhaj, Peabody Award–winning comedian
“Dan Ahdoot is hilarious. Whether he’s describing hunting, stand-up, or soufflé, you’ll get laughs and insights that are totally unexpected.” —Steven Rinella, New York Times bestselling author of The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival
“Dan Ahdoot is a man after my own stomach. I love this book because it combines my favorite things in life: food, laughs, and great stories. It made me even happier and hungrier. Undercooked overdelivers.” —Phil Rosenthal, creator and host of Somebody Feed Phil
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- Jeffrey Laberge
- 2023-07-08
Very funny but vulnerable
Great read. Really enjoyed this book. Loved the humour but also really liked the openness and vulnerability.
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