Starving Artist: Illustrated Recipes for First-Time Cooks
Countryman Press, May 2016
When life hands you lemons… paint them and then write down the recipes. Aspiring artist Sara Zin turned 30 and hit a wall. She was hungry—starving—to find meaning in her art. Plus, she really wanted a home-cooked meals. Zin didn’t know how to make them; she never learned how to cook. She decided it was time. And, as a painter, it was only logical that she paint every dish once it was prepared. This cookbook is the result of that year’s journey, with basic recipes for: French Toast and Crispy Bacon, The Manly Burger, Tomato Soup, Simple Carbonara, Oatmeal Cookies. This book will appeal to anyone who likes to eat—starving or not.
“This cookbook is great for those who aren’t confident in the kitchen.”
—The Independent
“Zin’s voice is honest and relatable; she speaks about art, cooking and her personal relationships as though she and her readers are old friends. It’s rare that I’m compelled to reread a cookbook introduction, but this was one of those times. Despite being on different coasts, it felt like we were two friends chatting by way of her book.”
— Tasting Table