A Weakness for Almost Everything: Notes on Life, Gastronomy, and Travel

I originally sought out the book for its notes on gastronomy but the small piece on the author's affection for his old shoes is alone worth the price of admission. His fresh observations on food and its preparation are, however, worth rereading and passing on to good friends. Its rare, no, make that near impossible, to find a writer who can engage a reader with fresh (and literary) approaches to the subject and mix in tasty tidbits like Kafka's eating habits and James Fenimore Cooper's "Lunch Club". And in the fewest words possible -unlike the gasbags that dominate the field. The author savors food, the people who grow, prepare and serve food and the assorted guests at the table. And he will make you laugh out loud!