What they might not fully appreciate is that Reichl is an absolute marvel when it comes to writing about food--she can describe a dish in such satisfying detail that it becomes

unnecessary for readers to eat. In her third memoir, Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise, Reichl focuses on her life as a food critic, dishing up a feast of fabulous meals enjoyed during her tenure at The New York Times.

Jeanis a woman who is hiding from life after an accident leaves herwheelchair-bound. Joey is her friend who speaks to ghosts and angels noone else can see or hear. When he reads in the newspaper that hisfavorite author will be speaking in New Orleans, he convinces Jean to gowith him. Along the way, they meet up with Billie, a young woman insearch of her missing husband. The travelers have many obstacles intheir path. They meet many different angels and devils along theway. Will they make it in time for the most important gig of Jeanslife