How to be a sage without hemlock -- How to catch the wolf -- How to distribute your virtue -- How to boil water -- How to greet the spring -- How not to boil an egg -- How to keep alive -- How to rise up like new bread -- How to be cheerful though starving -- How to carve the wolf -- How to make a pigeon cry -- How to pray for peace -- How to be content with a vegetable love -- How to make a great show -- How to have a sleek pelt -- How to comfort sorrow -- How to be a wise man -- How to lure the wolf -- How to drink to the wolf -- How not to be an earthworm -- How to practise true economy
‘A glowing memoir of Provence’ New York Times M F K Fisher moved to Aix-en-Provence with her daughters after the Second World War. In Map of Another Town, she traces the history of this ancient and famous town, known for its tree-lined avenues, pretty fountains and ornate facades. Beyond the tourist sights, Fisher introduces us to its inhabitants: the waiters and landladies, down-and-outs and local characters - all recovering from the affects of the war in a drastically new France. A companion piece to The Gastronomical Me', in this memoir Fisher finds herself alone, older and with two small children to care for, while at the same time discovering a sense of belonging and acceptance.
The book features comprehensive bibliographical references and an index, enhancing its scholarly value and making it a useful resource for research. These elements provide readers with the tools to explore the topics in depth and locate specific information easily.
I sank into The Theoretical Foot like a fat strawberry into whipped cream .
Intimate and moral, funny and wise, there is something incantatory about her
style, though no sooner has she hypnotised you than she'll bring you sharply
back to your senses . She is not, you see, just a great food writer. She is a
great writer, full stop Rachel Cooke Observer
M.F.K. Fisher’s Provence is a captivating collection of essays and stunning photographs that celebrate the beauty and sensory delights of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Fisher's vivid descriptions of sights, sounds, and smells transport readers to the heart of Provence, inspiring a deep appreciation for its rich culture and culinary pleasures.
The book presents a fascinating collection of unconventional remedies and cures gathered by Fisher over the years. It explores various treatments for ailments ranging from common colds to more peculiar issues like insect bites and mating season injuries. Through a series of engaging essays, Fisher shares the origins and uses of these unique recipes, blending nostalgia and humor with insightful observations. The work serves as both a historical account and a whimsical look at the world of folk medicine.
Whether the subject of her fancy is the lowly, unassuming potato or the love life of that aphrodisiac mollusk the oyster, Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher writes with a simplicity that belies the complexities of the life she often muses on. She is hailed as one of America's preeminent writers about gastronomy. But to limit her to that genre would be a disservice. She was passionate and well–traveled, and her narratives fill over two dozen highly acclaimed books. In this collection of some of her finest works, we learn that Fisher's palette was not only well trained in gastronomical masterpieces, but in life's best pleasures as well. Love in a Dish . . . and Other Culinary Delights by M.F.K. Fisher is an instructional manual on how to live, eat, and love brought together by prolific researcher and culinary enthusiast Anne Zimmerman. With great care she has selected essays that sometimes forgive our lustful appetites, yet simultaneously celebrate them, as in "Once a Tramp, Always . . . " and "Love in a Dish," which guides us down the path to marital bliss via the family dining table. It is through this carefully chosen selection, which includes two essays never before collected in book form, that we encounter Fisher's bold passion for cuisine and an introduction to her idea of what constitutes the delicious life.
M.F.K. Fisher's personal, intimate culinary essays are well-loved American classics, combining recipes with her anecdotes, reminiscences, cultural observations and passionate storytelling. Auden, Fisher saw eating as inextricably bound up with living well. Whether reflecting on an epic lunch served by a fanatical waitress, the life-giving properties of wine, quails whose glorious smell 'would rouse Lazarus' or how the love of food can save a marriage, each piece is a perfectly-crafted work of art.
Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher's writings span over sixty years, exploring themes of family, food, and travel with remarkable candor and wit. This collection offers a chronological selection of her work, showcasing her reflections on diverse topics such as childhood memories, travel experiences, and personal challenges like aging and health. Edited by Dominique Gioia and introduced by Ruth Reichl, this volume serves as both an introduction for new readers and a deeper exploration for long-time fans, highlighting Fisher's unique voice and perspective in American literature.
Blending personal anecdotes with practical remedies, this collection presents a delightful assortment of nostrums and elixirs for everyday ailments, ranging from sore throats to hangovers. M. F. K. Fisher shares her experiences from California to Europe, infusing each recipe with her unique voice and perspective. The work reflects a charming mix of superstition and primitive wisdom, showcasing how ordinary ingredients can be transformed into effective cures. Fisher's engaging storytelling enhances the exploration of health and wellness through culinary insights.
