Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life" is a memoir by Kim Severson, a food writer for The New York Times. Published in 2010, the book chronicles Severson's life journey and the lessons she learned from eight influential female cooks, including Marion Cunningham, Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl, Rachael Ray, and Marcella Hazan. These women imparted both culinary and life lessons, helping Severson navigate challenges such as strained relationships, struggles with alcohol, and professional ambition.