We all have those figures in our lives who shape our own behavior—and our tastes. For those who care about food, these figures are often linked somehow to the nourishment we've received throughout our lives. For journalist and food writer Kim Severson, her life-changing influences were all women who somehow helped her develop as a food lover. In her memoir, Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life, she details her experiences with these women. More