From bat on the island of Fais to chicken on a Russian train to barbecue in the American heartland, from mutton in Mongolia to couscous in Morocco to tacos in Tijuana - on the road, food nourishes us not only physically, but intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually too. It can be a gift that enables a traveler to survive, a doorway into the heart of a tribe, or a thread that weaves an indelible tie; it can be awful or ambrosial - and sometimes both at the same time. Celebrate the riches and revelations of food with this 38-course feast of true tales set around the world.
A Moveable Feast (Lonely Planet Travel Literature)
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“ Each essay tells a story of how the author was deeply touched and or learned something from a single food or food experience they met along their journey. ”
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By J. Varney
Format:Paperback
An interesting selection of short stories which range from unexpected tea with indian guru's to the wonders of molecular gastronomy. Many of the writers are well known from TV cookery shows and newspaper columns and the style of writing varies hugely from casual conversations to more in depth gastronomic discourse. However it is the simplest stories closest to home which often are the most moving and engaging, and the one about a glass of fresh orange juice in Italy has a moral for us all...
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Game Lover
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was the first food book I've ever been able to surprise my husband with (he's usually in line for the latest as soon as it comes out) - and it was a home run! He loved the essay format, which let him bounce around from one food writer to another without needing to go in any order - and the mix of authors, from the very famous like Bourdain to lesser-known food writers offered a nice varied diet for the reader. A great gift for anyone who loves to eat and travel!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An exceptional literary presentation that will delight a wide audience!
February 20, 2011
Format:Paperback
A MOVEABLE FEAST; LIFE-CHANGING FOOD ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD packs in a blend of world culinary assessment and travelogue perfect for any culinary or travel library. Its authors provide food experiences from their world travels and range from Anthony Bourdain to Jan Morris. Jaw-dropping moments, pilgrimages, fun and horrifying tales, and more make this an exceptional literary presentation that will delight a wide audience!
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-Ill look better but I dont think I got it yet. If I find it I will write.
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Published 3 days ago by Annette J. McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pot au Feu
Not every story was to my liking, just as not all foods, nor all of any category or collection might be. But, altogether, this is a terrific conglomeration of foodie stories. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Lyndell VanMatre
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like Anthony...
I love Anthony Bourdain. I love his shows, his cooking, and his books, which are just like him. He writes just like he talks on the show, and you find yourself feeling as if you... Read more
Published 26 days ago by M. Mcewan
1.0 out of 5 stars
travel or eat
Found the title totally misleading,and it seems to me that not all the sections were written by the persons,but more for them with help from someone
Published 1 month ago by Lise Kosewahr
5.0 out of 5 stars
A feast for the foodie
This is one of the most entertaining, interesting and diverse collections of food travel material it has been my pleasure to read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Irwin A. Weisberg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written foodie lit
Bourdain usually does not disappoint - at least as far as I'm concerned. His writing is just as fast paced as his commentary on TV. Always hilarious, always entertaining. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brigitte Pauli
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oversold "Bourdain"
Some very good writings cobbled together, except the the Bourdain piece. Looks like another book written to ride the wave of previouse success and push another book into the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by WoodworkingWolf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feasting Around the World
A Moveable Feast: Life-Changing Food Adventures Around the World -Don George, editor
Travel/Food Literature
297 pages / 313 KB
Footnotes/Endnotes: No... Read more
Travel/Food Literature
297 pages / 313 KB
Footnotes/Endnotes: No... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lenora Rain-Lee Good (author My Adventures as Brother Rat)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sentimental tales of often mundane meals eaten in extraordinary...
I'm sure the individual stories are wonderful, but a collection of touching experiences by explorers more in love with their surroundings than the meal felt a bit contrived.
Published 2 months ago by amismo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hit or miss anecdotes
I like Anthony Bourdain's style a lot, but found most of the contributors either boring or pretentious, there were a couple good pieces though - worth a skim if you have free time.
Published 3 months ago by E. Lamb
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