To Drink and To Eat

À boire et à manger #1

by Guillaume Long

A new multi-course collection of cartoonist Guillaume Long’s famous culinary comic in Le Monde, now equipped with a fresh Foreword by Starry Kitchen and bonus material from the author's archives!

If you want to take your culinary skills from cook to master chef, you’ll need to know a few things. Where can you get not just good, but the best wild garlic? What are the tried-and-true utensils every master chef’s kitchen should have? Which recipe should you have in your back pocket for preparing to perfection at a moment’s notice? What are the best wine pairings for your next dinner party? Aspiring chefs who need new tricks in the kitchen: You’re not alone. Guillaume Long has asked and answered all your culinary questions. 

Genres: Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Food, Comics, Cooking, Bande Dessinée, Cookbooks

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
A decently cute graphic memoir for foodies. I enjoyed parts of it, but I've read the strongest books in this niche genre.

[Dora (Swift Coffee Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been several times in France in my life and I also learnt the language, and ever since I've been a bit in love with French things. I also love cooking, and doing anything kitchen-related in general (though I'm far from experienced). I also love stories, whatever form they come in. So, for obvious reasons I was drawn to this book as soon as I saw it on NetGalley. I think I expected more of a cookbook than it was, though it does include recipes and good advice on how to do things. The 'story' part was way more emphasized than I thought it would be, though that I should have counted with, because I knew already when I started that this book is basically a comic book.

It is a fun and light mixture of comics, recipes, advice and fun stories dealing with food. I enjoyed the stories, some more, some less, and I loved the drawings which matched the tone of the text perfectly. The individual story of a week spent with gastronomy in Budapest came as a surprise! I love it, it was funny, and as much as I know it (though I'm Hungarian, I don't spend much time in our capital, to be honest) accurate. The recipes were easy to follow and included little tips that make your work easier which I found awesome. I think if I'd try to do any of them, I'd make notes myself according to the book (bullet points maybe), because the drawings would turn my attention away from the actual words. The book also contains some historical fun facts about food/food related procedures or words, and I loved those! Most of these facts had been unknown by me before.

[Heather Purri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I see that a lot of reviewers were confused by it not being a French cookbook. To be clear, it's a comic book on how to cook and how to look at the world the way foodies do. It's a funny (but sometimes the jokes don't translate well into English) illustrated guide for cooking tips (beginner & intermediate) and it has some recipes. (There's a table of contents for the recipes in the back of the book.) It also has some really useful charts (ex. on how to cook different kinds of fish).

This isn't a 'cute' comic by American standards. Some of the jokes are pretty dark, there's some cursing, one panel has topless women (skinny dipping), and the art style isn't 'cute.' I'm guessing it's a cultural difference. This isn't really a bad thing; just something you might want to know.

[Jessica Haider · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Bonnie DeMoss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.

I've read a lot of cookbooks. Never before have I read one in graphic novel form, and never have I read one before that had me chuckling throughout. This is not a mere cookbook. This is a funny, interesting book about food done in graphic novel form. The author Guillaume Long, talks of his travels and the food he tried, provides some interesting recipes, and gives many food and cooking tips. (I'm definitely buying a garlic mill.) There are instructions on making good crepes (I must try) and good omelets. There are running themes and funny jokes (breaded fish, anyone?) that will keep you smiling. I'm trying many of the recipes, especially the chocolate cake. If you are a foodie, you will love this book. Just give the format a try. If you already read graphic novels, and are interested in food, you will love this book. It's a gem. Although I did get a digital copy in exchange for a review, I'm buying a hard copy for myself. It's that good.

Although the recipes are in graphic novel form, there is an index at the back that shows you how to find them. I read it through first as a funny, foodie, graphic novel, and then went back through the index to find the recipes I wanted.

[Keen Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say that this book contains one of the most random and bizarre introductions I have ever read anywhere. I’m not sure if the guy responsible was drunk, high or just eccentric, but it is certainly out there.

Long is not someone I had ever heard of before and I have little interest in most cook books of any description and yet this really offered something fresh and funny that made for great reading. His journals from Budapest and Venice were as funny as they were mouth-watering, and he’s certainly converted me to the way of the garlic mill.

There were so many delicious recipes in here, various chocolate cakes, Breton crepes, baked eggplant, insalata di patate, express zucchini salad, and the many things you can do with Sardinian tomatoes, though I’m still not so sure about the poached raven. So overall this was a hugely enjoyable read, the drawing was quirky and playful, the colouring punchy and effective, the writing and description are really entertaining and I highly recommend this.

[Jolien ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this comic. I forget how much I love to read about food and eating in general and how much it inspires me to change some of my eating/health habits. So I really loved this comic. Even though there isn't much continuation in the story in my opinion I think the recipe breaks in between is very fun and cute. I love the little art bits of the pasta for instance and how to make dishes.

In general it's a small story with some cooking in between and it's a very light read so it's a very fun read that I would recommend for anyone to read, even for the non food lovers among us.

Definitely recommend :D

[Merlot58 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2⭐️. This is a comic about cooking and food in general. There are some good recipes interspersed throughout. It is very cute and I may end up trying the recipes.

[Raquel Serrano Sargent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend for any lover of food and cooking! French cuisine is not my style, but I absolutely learned so much and greatly appreciated Guillarme’s adventures + stories.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was curious about this book because it looks like a nonfiction book about food and wine, cooking instruction, and gastronomy. I thought it would be interesting to take non-fiction instruction in a graphic novel format. That is exactly what this book is and I really thought the material and the format complimented each other.

The author/main character is Guillame, a chef and food writer, and we follow him and his culinary adventures and advice. He details a culinary vacation to Bucharest, gives detailed recipes on favorite salads, provides an illustrated guide to various tomatoes, and lists the must-have kitchen gadgets. On it's face that sounds dull, but it is a very engaging guide to some nonfiction topics. It really makes sense to have a graphic novel full of illustrations to show the differences between the tomato varieties, for example. It takes something that can be dry and really flesh it out in an interesting way.

I would recommend this book to people interested in gastronomy, the French way of life, or cooking in general.

Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Knit Spirit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Avant toute chose, étant donné que je ne lis pas le blog de Guillaume Long, je suis incapable de vous dire si la BD reprend ou non les strips de son blog (mais bon, j’ai pu lire sur le forum de livraddict qu’a priori, la BD reprend le blog).
Mais revenons à nos moutons, c’est avec grand plaisir que j’ai découvert le travail de cet illustrateur. Le livre est une suite d’anecdotes, de recettes, de bonnes pratiques culinaires et de récits de voyage. Une petite mine d’or de bons plans en somme.
J’ai apprécié le trait de Guillaume Long, ces personnages sont mignons et rigolos (en particulier Pépé Roni qui prodigue ses précieux conseils en bas de certaines pages).
J’ai pas mal ri, j’ai appris des tonnes de choses (notamment grâce aux dernières rubriques « ne pas confondre » – pour les premières, je connaissais déjà les concepts), j’ai eu faim (oui, c’est le problème quand je lis quelque chose qui se rapporte à la nourriture), j’ai eu envie de tester de nouvelles choses, de cuisiner des légumes que je n’ai encore jamais utilisé (mais que j’ai déjà mangé au restaurant ou chez les autres). Bref, ce livre a suscité beaucoup d’émotions et d’envies !
Je vous conseille donc vivement de le lire, c’est aussi une très bonne idée de cadeau pour tous ceux qui cuisinent ou qui veulent se lancer.
Et comme m’ont dit mon frère et ma belle-sœur, si à la fin du livre vous avez envie de manger de la raclette, c’est normal ! (je ne vous en dis pas plus, vous verrez par vous-même)

[Josephine Sorrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading and viewing graphic novels. I’m not sure if that is the right term for this book, but it’s why I requested it. I found the book to be very busy so I had to read in many multiple sessions.

The book spans all four seasons which I found rather clever.


The art in this book is funny and creative. I was introduced to many different kinds of food, not only flavour wise but also what you can do with them. Therefore while I enjoyed this quirky book, I learned from it as well.


The recipes include ingredients I’ve never even heard of, like black radish, and some I’ve heard of but never used like like anchovies. I still most likely won’t cook with anchovies. I like watermelon and feta cheese, but not mixed together in a watermelon salad. Yep that’s in there.

I wonder what the response will be when I go to our local seafood market and ask for nursehound or wolffish?


The author travels around and eats food he likes and some he dislikes, then talks about everything in great detail.
I may try dandelion salad, because I’m one of those who actually likes kale salad. Both have a bitter taste.

If the author reads my review and I hope he will, I invite you to visit Boone, NC, home of some of the best restaurants in North Carolina. You must order the kale salad from Red Onion cafe.


Thank Guillaume Long for this wonderful book.

And Thank You ONI Press for granting me the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 2 out of 5]

To Drink and To Eat by Guillaume Long, 136 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. Oni Press, 2020. $34.

Language: R (29 swears, 3 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG

BUYING ADVISORY: HS - NO

AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW

Long animates himself in this graphic novel as he teaches readers his favorite cooking tips, tricks, and recipes. Traveling as a foodie means opportunities to eat new foods, so Long’s cookbook is also part travel log. Good adventure is found both abroad and in the kitchen.

I love Long’s idea of making a graphic novel cookbook -- I’ve never seen anything like it. My favorite part is the creative ways Long finds to illustrate the 20+ different recipes. However, beyond the visual smorgasbord, I found the book difficult to read both because of poor font choices and because I felt like I had to slog through silly stories that I didn’t find very entertaining. The mature content rating is for nudity and a mention of orgasm.

Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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[Yun Zhang · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s fun to read a graphic novel version of a cook book. Will try the broccoli with soy sauce and wasabi.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much to Oni Press for for providing an ARC of Guillaume Long’s To Drink and To Eat in exchange for an honest book review.

Wow! This book was unique. Never seen a cookbook in a colorful comic book/doodle form. This was interactive, full of witty anecdotes and commentary. As well as helpful tips in cooking and preparing food and your kitchen. I enjoyed this so much. I’d recommend this to pre-teens, teens and adults that are starting to cook and as well as to those who are honing their skills.

[R.J. Sorrento · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful and fun comics about food and wine set in Europe. Most of the recipes look great, but this is not a traditional cookbook. It’s a foodie celebration of why we love “good” food. The tips and techniques are presents in a whimsical way, and I’m adding a garlic mill to my wishlist.

Note: I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Sesana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mixed collection of recipes, cooking and general food tips, stories about food, and restaurant reviews, all in comic format by a French writer and artist. I wasn't entirely engaged by every segment, but there was plenty to interest anybody who likes food writing.

[OjoAusana · Rating 4 out of 5]

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* so I knew this was a comic before I read it but I did expect there to be more recipes per season but fall and winter had some great sounding recipes lol

[Randal White · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't really enjoy this one. A cookbook in a graphic novel format. It just did not work for me. I found it only mildly entertaining.

[Renee(Reneesramblings) · Rating 5 out of 5]

To Drink and to Eat Vol. 1 has recipes for Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts, like you, would expect in a cookbook, but they are shared graphically with charming pictures that tell the recipe's story and so much more. There are kitchen stories, travel stories, and the book is divided into sections titled: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. A few examples of what you will find are A Good Coffee, A Mini-Guide to Recognizing Fish When It's Not in Fish Form and The Tomatoes That I've Tasted. The stories are quirky and interesting and the recipes I have tried so far were very good(Feta, Watermelon Salad, Tomato Lobster Spaghetti, and Molten Chocolate Cake).
If you are like me, you own or have read many, many cookbooks. The contents vary, but they are all organized in pretty much the same way, some basics, background information, pictures, and recipes. This book truly stands out from an ordinary cookbook. I had fun reading it, I learned some new things, and I enjoyed the recipes I have tried. I can see a hard copy in my future and I know at least one friend who is getting a copy next year.
I thoroughly enjoyed going on this culinary journey with Guillaume Long.
I received a DRC from Diamond Book Distributors through NetGalley.

[Rose Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn't bad! I thought that Long really came in with great insight on eating and cooking. There are a couple of recipes in here that I'd actually like to try. Guillaume does a stellar job of portraying his love of food to us, and his raw enthusiasm carries so much of this book. I personally also love to cook and am always looking for new recipes and techniques.

I think what drew me back a little is that while I did have fun going through the book, I will say that it hasn't grabbed me like other graphic novels. This is such a personal taste situation for me. Some of the stories really grabbed me, and for others I was just happy to learn but not all that engaged. I could maybe attribute it to the fact that some of the recipes were really far from what I would enjoy eating (like the inclusion of fruit in so many of those appetizers in the Winter chapter).

That said, I would recommend this book to anyone who does consider themselves a "foodie." There is still a lot to learn and glean from here even if I wasn't completely sold.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

'To Drink and to Eat Vol. 1' written and drawn by Guillaume Long is a series of comics and recipes about all things food. It's a unique and fun graphic novel.

This is a book written by someone who loves food and can be opinionated about food. There is a diatribe about coffee makers, tomatoes, and garlic mills. There are some simple but delicious sounding recipes. There are the trips the author takes and the food experiences for better and worse.

Initially I thought this might be a food snob, but opinionated doesn't come across that way in this book. The art is fun, and there is plenty of humor along the way. There is also an underpinning emotion of food and family memories. I really enjoyed this collection of food comics.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

[Carolina Colleene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Language: R (29 swears, 3 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG
Long animates himself in this graphic novel as he teaches readers his favorite cooking tips, tricks, and recipes. Traveling as a foodie means opportunities to eat new foods, so Long’s cookbook is also part travel log. Good adventure is found both abroad and in the kitchen.
I love Long’s idea of making a graphic novel cookbook -- I’ve never seen anything like it. My favorite part is the creative ways Long finds to illustrate the 20+ different recipes. However, beyond the visual smorgasbord, I found the book difficult to read both because of poor font choices and because I felt like I had to slog through silly stories that I didn’t find very entertaining. The mature content rating is for nudity and a mention of orgasm.
Reviewed for https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/

[Benjamin Elliott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read as a digital ARC received through a publisher newsletter.

A mixed bag of food related comics. Some of them were helpful-highlighting specific equipment, ingredients, techniques, etc. Some of them were funny. Some just didn't do much for me at all. The travelogues were the worst with their bland style and on simply recording everything he ate on vacation without really sharing much worthwhile. I also found most of the little puns tagged onto the ends of stories to be rather forced.

I think these are collected from the author's contributions to a periodical. In that context, I can see how they would be fun, but packed altogether it created a bit of a slog. I wouldn't minding seeing his lists of pantry staples (equipment and ingredients) turned into a poster or just past around as stand alone pieces, but getting through the whole book was a chore.

[Arsenic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Livre lu dans le cadre du challenge Popsugar 2017 pour la catégorie A book about food

Je suivais le blog de Guillaume Long à une époque et quand il a sorti ses planches en BD, j'ai pas trop hésité à investir.
Le recueil manie avec brio humour et recettes. On a des anecdotes sur plein de trucs, des bonnes adresses (pour peu que vous voyagiez) et des recettes sympas et pas forcément compliqués.

Ça faisait un moment que je n'avais pas relu l'album et ça a été un plaisir.
J'ai beaucoup aimé les bons conseils de Pépé Roni et les parties avec Le nouvel ami qui sont très drôles.
Y'a plein de planches intéressantes et il faudrait que je trouve les commandements de la raclette au format poster ;)
En tout cas, ça m'a donner faim ! :)

(PS, on est d'accord, Coop = super magasin ! ^^)

[Mutated Reviewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here's the thing about this book. It's a travel book, it's a comic book, it takes place over the course of a year or four seasons, and it's also a cook book. I love all of those things, so this book was a no brainer when I decided to read it. It's really cute, and although some of the pages are in cursive, which is a huge no for me because I'm one of those people who have a hard time reading it, I pushed through and landed happily on the other side.

Check out my full review here!

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[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was funnier than I was expecting and was a nice mix of memoir, tips and recipes, and history. Imma gonna copy Long's chocolate cake recipe since it sounds delish and I didn't know the background of clinking your glasses during "Cheers!" was to be a deterrent against poisoning. The only down-side is sometimes Long uses ingredients that might not be readily available everywhere. But there are plenty of recipes that there should be something that most everyone can make with local ingredients or tweaked for more common items.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little book for food lovers. Long writes/draws a comic on food for Le Monde and some of the book is drawn from there. There are biographical bits, foodie vacation adventures and car pooling with a chef to the swimming bool. There are some simple, do-able recipes and ideas for simple meals, and quite a few ideas for black radishes, if you happen to be awash with those. Some of the humor doesn't translate well, but those instances are few and far between. Overall, it was quite an enjoyable read, and I look forward to Volume 2.

[Bill Coffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

In an age where every recipe online is accompanied by a 3,000-word monologue about the author's personal journey to discover said recipe, there is something familiar to Long's graphic treatise on his very favorite food. A gourmand's gourmand, he clearly approaches eating with a high degree of refinement and opinion, and the recipes he delivers seem interesting enough. For those who do appreciate the very real way in which food engages our identity and memories, To Drink and to Eat will be a very welcome tour of Long's relationship with his favorite dishes. To those who just want to get recipes, a cookbook is a better option, but that's not really this book's fault.

[Ilana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beatifully illustrated book which bring the French kitchen closer, kin a very versatile way. I appreciate the match between words and images, as it allows a better outline of the topic, while revealing new lines and diverse approaches. Especially right now, when I cannot travel, it makes a lot of sense to read this over and over again, getting ready for the time when I can taste again my beloved France.
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review