Wrap It Up!-Chapter Two
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Books For Those Seeking Sustenance
My Christmas wish for you is this, as we navigate through another trying year, let books be the gift you choose to give. To others, and to yourself.
May they provide an escape, a perspective on the unconceivable, a lesson in how to do better, to be better, a door into a world of wonder, a glimpse at an everyday hero’s inspirational tale, a reminder that laughter is indeed the best medicine, that words and stories are sustenance for the soul, and in our darkest moments, a soft place to land.
Find a cozy spot, crack open a book and have a wonderful, joyous, and peaceful holiday season.
THE UPSTAIRS DELICATESSEN: ON EATING, READING, READING ABOUT EATING…– DWIGHT GARNER
The minute I read the author describe his blending of notes on the subjects of eating and food in this book as his “combined gluttonies” I was in. The product of a lifetime of obsessively reading, eating and all the various permutations of those things, this book is a charming memoir that follows a lifelong infatuation with these twin joys. A narrative laid out across the mealtimes one might explore in a day, it passes seamlessly between quotes and hilarious insights. A tasty morsel of a book!
THE LOST SUPPER: SEARCHING FOR THE FUTURE OF FOOD IN THE FLAVOURS OF THE PAST – TARAS GRESCOE
The Lost Supper explores an idea that is quickly spreading among restaurateurs, food producers, scientists, and gastronomes around the world: that the key to healthy and sustainable eating lies not in looking forward, but in looking back to the foods that have sustained us through our existence as a species. The author introduces readers to forgotten flavours, whose revival is captivating food lovers around the world. With vivid writing and detailed research, the author delivers a book that is essentially an archaeology of taste.
THE JOY OF SNACKS: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE’S GREATEST PLEASURES – LAURA GOODMAN
Who among us hasn’t had pie for breakfast, or popcorn for dinner? This is a book that dives into how we actually eat. Done with deft storytelling and deep research, it offers us permission to embrace the joy we find in snacking. Amen to that! Full of smart, funny, and mouthwatering anecdotes, this is a must have.
And a few more…
Undercooked: How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator – Dan Ahdoot
The Art Thief: True Story Of Love, Crime & Obsession – Michael Finkel
Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops & Feuds – Nick de Semlyen
