Behind the Mic: On Dirt by Bill Buford, Read by the Author

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Bill Buford narrates his culinary journey, Dirt, taking listeners with him to Lyon, France, as he seeks to learn classic French cooking methods. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Alan Minskoff discuss Buford’s self-effacing, witty, and experiential narrative style, and listeners are treated to an exceptional tour of French food, its history, and the particular joys of Lyon. He narrates as a friendly storyteller who is revealing the hidden world of French cooking, drawing you into the kitchen to cook alongside him.

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