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The Starving Artist Cookbook: Illustrated Recipes for First-Time Cooks Hardcover – Illustrated, May 10, 2016

by Sara Zin (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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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.

90 hand-drawn illustrations
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Countryman Press
  4. Publication date
    May 10, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    7.3 x 1 x 9.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1581573537
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1581573534
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Sara Zin is an illustrator, graphic designer, and painter who combined her passion for art with her love of food. Her work has appeared in galleries across America. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Countryman Press; Illustrated edition (May 10, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581573537
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581573534
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.86 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1 x 9.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Cooking use to give me the biggest anxieties. I’m dyslexic and recipes and measurements were overwhelming. i use to order out everyday and night. I’ve had this cook book for a week and this chicken was my third meal! 10/10 good times and good foods.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Basics for Beginners
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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This was a gift for a novice cook. She loved the clear description of cooking terms in the front of the cookbook which will help as she begins to explore the recipes. Hand drawn illustrations add a special touch!
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Arlette
5.0 out of 5 stars First time cook
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
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Cooking use to give me the biggest anxieties. I’m dyslexic and recipes and measurements were overwhelming. i use to order out everyday and night. I’ve had this cook book for a week and this chicken was my third meal! 10/10 good times and good foods.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First time cook
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
Cooking use to give me the biggest anxieties. I’m dyslexic and recipes and measurements were overwhelming. i use to order out everyday and night. I’ve had this cook book for a week and this chicken was my third meal! 10/10 good times and good foods.
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Samantha
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
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pretty good
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Baywoof
5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest recipes!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
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I am in my '70's and live by myself, and never learned to cook in my life. In emergencies, this is the only cookbook that I can follow. And delicious recipes! Better name for cookbook is The Starving Student Cookbook!
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Wendy Barth
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016
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Great recipes and writing. Love the food and the pics - each like a work of art!
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Forsyth Harmon
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017
Both the recipes and the drawings are delicious! This book is beautiful as well as practical for cooks and art lovers alike.
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PA Letha
5.0 out of 5 stars Help for struggling cooks!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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Wow!! I felt compelled to post, what a great book throughout!! The introduction is amazing and I finally didn't feel so alone with my cooking issues!! I've ordered, returned or donated hundreds of books - because of the issues Sara Zin discusses. This book lets you get out of your own way and head in the kitchen!! LOVE
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Debra Stockdale-Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, inventive, clear and concise
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2023
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I checked out this cookbook from the public library and almost immediately decided I wanted to get my own copy. It was written by a artist 👩‍🎨 who knew nothing about the basics of cooking who then went to applying the arduous task of not just teaching herself the basics about cooking with an artist flair but succinctly described together how to create mouthwatering masterpieces. Well worth its price
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cooking for singles and couples
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2023
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This is a great book for people just starting out on their own. Simple meals and very tasty. Gave this book to my daughter and granddaughter. They enjoy it and the recipes are easy to follow. Any thing they tried to make came out great. Love the artwork made of various meals. You won’t be sorry.
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