Laurie Woolever's memoir, 'Care and Feeding,' charts her complex relationship with indulgence, particularly during her time working with Anthony Bourdain. In reflecting on a pivotal trip to Tokyo where she abstained from alcohol, Woolever reveals the difficulties of navigating a culture of excess in the culinary world. Without alcohol as a crutch, she sought pleasure in alternative, sometimes risky ways, including hiring a male sex worker, to cope with an unhappy marriage and personal struggles. Her story is one of transition and self-discovery, emphasizing the need for escapism.
Laurie Woolever's memoir discusses her journey through indulgence and excess, revealing truths about her struggles with alcohol and escape through unconventional means.
Woolever reflects on her past, noting the challenge of navigating a thriving New York food scene without alcohol, leading her to seek pleasure in other ways.
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