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The Edible Tao: Munching My Way Toward Enlightenment

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The Edible Tao reads like a funny, sophisticated novel. It traces the author's upwards and outwards mobility as she travels from Middle America to Asia and to Europe. As an open-minded over achiever, she manages to adapt to many different lifestyles with brio, using food as a vector for cross-cultural understanding. Even if all you ever make for dinner is reservations, you will love this book!

This book is well written, engaging, witty and informative. It was a joy to read, an easy read. It definitely peaked my taste buds and desire to cook something fabulous, wish the author had provided some of her recipes!

This book of short independent stories is very easy to read. The pages are turned fast. It is very entertaining and the reader learns a few things about gastronomy and culture in different countries such as France, Marrocco, Italy, Japan, the US ... An awesome book!!

Follow the path to foodie enlightenment in this witty and entertaining book. The short vignettes will not only satisfy your appetite for witty banter, but also dish up a good serving of culinary history, cultural anecdotes, and just plain interesting tidbits. The chapter "True Grits" had me laughing out loud! One warning...be sure to make a snack before you sit down to read this book!!

With a thoroughly enjoyable collection of articles and anecdotes focused on "gastro ethnography," the study of a country's food, meal rituals, and history of the cuisine's dishes, Pennington-Paget chronicles a journey toward enlightenment. Along the way she finds insights to the cultures of several European and Asian countries, her familial ancestry, and getting enjoyment out of life. As she points out, "...food is a good introduction to other cultures. But you never get beyond introductions if you fail to ask questions and read."
This book will carry you past the introductions, but be forwarned: reading "the Edible Tao" on an empty stomach may cause insatiable cravings.

"The Edible Tao" by Ruth Paget is a fun, fascinating look at diverse cultures and cuisines. Each chapter feels like a memorable conversation with an old friend. The author shares her experiences and insights with humor and passionate energy, disclosing nuggets of wisdom along the way.

Having a meal with this author would be an adventure! I am already pretty open to trying just about anything new. With her sense of adventure and her witty spoken thought, it would be MY treat!
Gave her book as gifts and everyone loved it.