This is more than just another recipe book. It celebrates food and asks us to experience the magic of preparing it. It introduces us to the possibility of making cooking and eating an exquisite, meditative, occasion - an antidote to our fast food junk culture. Ultimately, our enjoyment of things depends on the quality of attention we give them. Cooking and eating are no exception. To help you do this, the 'Zenecdotes' accompanying the moody pictures in this book will put a Buddha smile on your face as you wait for the bread to rise...

More than just another recipe book, "Quiet Food" celebrates food and the experience of preparing it. It introduces the possibility of making cooking and eating an exquisite, meditative occasion--an antidote to fast-food culture. This recipe book gently challenges us not just to slow down, but also to experience the enchantment of preparing and consuming food. It advocates a reflective dimension to these normally rushed, mundane activities and provides "Zenecdotes" that accompany the photos to help chefs achieve the proper mindset for appreciating food and the process of cooking it.

Book Information
ISBN 9781431404247
Author John Strydom
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Jacana Media
Publisher Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 15mm