Bascove's compilation "Sustenance and Desire: A Food Lover's Anthology of Sensuality and Humor" is our next Cook the Books selection, and it features poems, excerpts from novels and autobiographies, short stories and essays that are grouped according to the editor's themes of Nourishment, Desire, Hunger and Sustenance.
Perhaps you will be entranced by a poem by Billy Collins, Natasha Saje or Richard Wilbur. Perhaps Colette's lush prose will entice you. Maybe the siren song stylings of Nabokov and memories of mushroom picking with his mother will lead you to the kitchen. (I am a little worried about whether one of our participants will be inspired by Margaret Visser's essay "The Artificial Cannibal")
Whatever selection you choose from this book, I look forward to receiving your posts about the book and what dish(es) you were inspired to make by the deadline of February 2, 2015. As always, anyone is welcome to join our regular participants here at Cook the Books.
Rachel, The Crispy Cook
19 comments:
Thanks Rachel, it looks to be an interesting read. Mine is supposed to be on the way via Amazon.
Thank you, Rachel, for an interesting choice. I have already started reading.
I got mine last week and so far have been just gazing at the gorgeous cover. Can't wait to start delving into it. ;-)
I picked it up from the library yesterday. Haven't had time to crack it open yet but I am looking forward to it.
I started it this morning and had to forcefully put it down. Love this pick, Rachel. I already have at least two ideas! Happy New Year, all!
What a neat pick! Here is my recipe inspiration: http://www.amyscookingadventures.com/2015/01/crunchy-onion-chicken-fingers-cook.html
Enjoying going through this lovely anthology. Especially like her paintings.
Thanks for hosting this month. I created a meal inspired by the book and posted it tonight. You can find it at http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2015/01/cook-books.html
Great posts for Cook the Books, Amy and Wendy! Love how we are all picking different literary selections to inspire us.
This was the perfect selection for December-January. Thanks, Rachel. I just emailed you my submission.
Loved, loved, loved it, Rachel. Mine will post on the 27th: http://eliotseats.com/?p=20701
I have just posted my piece on our latest selection: http://honeyfromrock.blogspot.com/2015/01/pigeon-peas.html
Claudia's post is great. An original literary work for CTB!
Keep those awesome posts coming...
I had many ideas but in the end my passion for pasta won http://www.pulcetta.com/2015/01/panda-handmade-pasta.html
Thank you Rachel!
I love the paintings, but I'm finding this one a really hard read!
Simona:Thanks for the post!
Alicia: Perhaps a post based on a painting rather than a literary work?
I honestly couldn't decide which piece was more inspiring. But finally chose and posted about cookies. Hope you guys like it -- cathy
http://delawaregirleats.typepad.com/blog/2015/01/oatmeal-crispies-are-the-most-comforting-winter-treats.html
I loved this book, and I am so, so happy to be returning to Cook the Books Club after a too long absence.
My entry can be found here: http://sweetalmondtree.blogspot.com/2015/02/happy-birthday-langston-hughes.html
And ducking in right under the wire... ;-)
http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-simple-breakfast-of-herbed-poached.html
Thanks for such a great pick Rachel. Perfect for busy times and plenty of great inspiration!
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