In the city where dining is a sport, one daring gourmand swears off restaurants and commits to cooking at home in a manifesto for a new generation of conscientious eaters.

Cathy Erway was a typical twenty something in New York City, struggling to make ends meet, when she committed to a unique type of fast and gave up restaurants meals, takeout and fast food for an astonishing two years.

For the trade-off, she discovered a world rich in recipe experimentation, artisanal food making, cook-offs, and supper clubs.

The Art of Eating In is a personal journey that transforms the reader as it transformed the writer, reminding us of the simple pleasures of cooking at home, dining with friends, and turning something seemingly ordinary into something completely extraordinary.

Praise for The Art of Eating In

‘Deserves a toast.’

USA Today

‘Erway is up for just about any food-related adventure … and the recipes will have readers racing to their stoves.’

Publishers Weekly

‘The author gleefully mixes and sautes through life, making you want to grab a spoon and help.

Like a great dinner party, Erway’s memoir is full of fabulous food and engaging conversation.’

Kirkus Reviews

‘Those who love Food, Inc. will delight in Brooklyn blogger Cathy Erway’s new book The Art of Eating In-a yearlong account of getting familiar with her stove.’

DailyCandy.com

‘Erway’s journey is one of a young artist finding herself, as a cook, as a member of several interesting communities, as a family member, and as a writer.’

Bookslut.com