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Bonjour, mes amis! I'm William ("you can call me Bill") Alexander. Whether it's building the perfect garden (The $64 Tomato), baking the perfect loaf (52 Loaves), or now, learning French (coming soon!), I've embarked on the great mid-life adventure — and I'm keeping notes! The author of two critically-acclaimed books, a frequent NPR guest, and occasional NY Times op-ed contributor, my latest challenge is fullfilling a life-long dream, learning French, even at the age of 57 58 59 (better late than never, non?) More..." |
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What's New My Saveur cover feature on American Bread is a finalist for a food journalism (two words I never thought I see associated with me!) award! Full list of finalists here.
Next up: I learn French! (Or try to.) Follow my quest to become fluent in French in late-middle age (damn the neurons; full speed ahead!) as I grapple with bizarre gender assignments (a beard is feminine, while a woman's breasts are, naturally, masculine), sweat over whether to use tu or vous, and get lost — very lost — in France in my latest adventure (still untitled). Watch this space for more or send an e-mail if you want to be notified when the book is released. See my cover story on American Bread in Saveur |
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Gardening season is coming! |
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What the critics say about William Alexander...
His writing is engaging, well paced and informative — The New York Times Book Review
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The world would be a less interesting place without the William Alexanders who walk among us -- the people who pursue all sorts of Holy Grails and latch like ticks onto particular passions, yet who have the good grace to tell us all about their exploits with humor, rather than with pomposity — Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Engaging, funny, and down-to-earth — Entertainment Weekly
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His timing and his delivery are flawless. — The New York Times Magazine
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Consistently funny — The Washington Post
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