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Leah Hager Cohen

    Leah Hager Cohen explores unconventional subjects, delving into the complexities of human connection and identity. Her prose is characterized by profound psychological insight and a lyrical quality that draws readers into intimate narratives. Through her work, she illuminates the subtle intricacies of everyday existence, offering a unique perspective on the human condition. Cohen's writings are recognized for their authenticity and their capacity to evoke deep emotional resonance.

    Glas, Bohnen, Papier
    Die Welt hinter den Dingen
    Come un petalo bianco d'estate
    Lemongrass And Lime
    STRANGERS & COUSINS
    • STRANGERS & COUSINS

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.3(1797)Add rating

      A marriage ceremony at their beloved, rambling home should be the happiest of occasions, but Walter and Bennie have a secret. A new community has moved to Rundle Junction, threatening the social order and forcing Bennie and Walter to confront uncomfortable truths about the lengths they would go to to maintain harmony. Meanwhile, Aunt Glad, the oldest member of the family, arrives for the wedding plagued by long-buried memories of a scarring event that occurred when she was a girl in Rundle Junction. As she uncovers details about her role in this event, the family begins to realise that Clems

      STRANGERS & COUSINS
    • Lemongrass And Lime

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      "Growing up half-Filipino, Leah Cohen never thought food from her mother's side would become her life's work. But after working in Michelin-starred restaurants and then competing on Top Chef, Cohen was still searching to define what made her food hers. She found the answer in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, and yes, the Philippines, as she rediscovered the deliciously sweet, pungent, and spicy flavors of her youth and set out to take them back with her to New York. Now, Cohen brings the exciting flavors of Southeast Asia to the masses in her beloved New York City restaurants. And in this cookbook, she shows readers how to use pantry staples like fish sauce (the salt of Southeast Asia), coconut milk, and shrimp paste to delicious effect, and gives home cooks the confidence to embrace what she calls the "controlled chaos" of Asian cooking in their own kitchens. As Cohen explains, Southeast Asian cooking varies by country, but what unites the cuisine is the balance of flavor that creates deep umami in every dish. From addictive street food snacks like Lumpia Shanghai (Filipino spring rolls) to Burmese Eggplant Salad, Grilled Cod in Banana Leaf with Yellow Curry, Crisp Banana Fritters, and even fiery cocktails, this cookbook presents authentic dishes with a modern twist. With more than 125 recipes, it will inspire home cooks to let their taste buds travel"-- Provided by publisher

      Lemongrass And Lime
    • Come un petalo bianco d'estate

      • 331 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.2(34)Add rating

      Biscuit ha dieci anni e questa mattina dovrebbe già essere a scuola. Invece sta sfrecciando con la sua bicicletta lungo il fiume Hudson. Il vento le fa pizzicare gli occhi e arrossare le guance, ma Biscuit non si ferma. Come accade da settimane, sta marinando la scuola per rifugiarsi nel suo angolo preferito sulla sponda del fiume e leggere uno dei libri che ha rubato dalla biblioteca. Questo angolo all'ombra di un grande albero frondoso è l'unico luogo dove può stare da sola. Lontana dai silenzi dei suoi genitori, dal loro disinteresse, dal sottile velo di malinconia che ammanta ogni gesto quotidiano. Sua madre, Ricky, ormai non la guarda nemmeno più negli occhi e suo padre, John, si è rinchiuso nel suo lavoro di scenografo. Tutto è cominciato un anno prima, quando un grande dolore ha colpito la loro famiglia. Da quel momento la loro vita non è stata più la stessa. Ma quello che Biscuit non sa è che sua madre si è trovata di fronte a una scelta. E che le conseguenze della sua decisione la stanno lacerando, anche se la sua unica colpa è stata l'eccesso di speranza. Una speranza che adesso minaccia di distruggere l'ultimo sottile filo che lega la loro famiglia. Solo Biscuit può aiutarla a ritrovare la luce che sembra ormai sepolta nel profondo del suo sguardo. Anche a costo di incendiare le loro ultime certezze…

      Come un petalo bianco d'estate
    • "Ich sitze im Someday-Cafe in Boston. Vor mir auf dem Tisch sind eine Zeitung, ein Glas, gefüllt mit heißem Kaffee..." So unwahrscheinlich es klingt: mit dieser Szene beginnt eine spannende Spurensuche, die Leah Hager Cohen in "Glas, Bohnen, Papier" unternimmt. Sie stellt sich die Frage, woher diese drei Dinge, die ihr so vertraut sind, eigentlich kommen. Also macht sie sich auf und erforscht diese Rätsel des Alltag. Sie besucht die Menschen, die "ihren" Kaffee anbauen und ihn den langen Weg bis zu ihr transportieren. Nebenbei und mit leichter Hand erzählt sie auch die Geschichte des Kaffees. Sie geht den Weg nach, den das Glas genommen hat, bevor es zu ihr gekommen ist. Sie verfolgt den Weg des Papiers zurück bis zu jenen Holzfällern Kanadas, bei denen die Geschichte ihren Anfang nahm.§Aus der Neugierde über die Wunder des Alltags entsteht so eine wunderbare Kulturgeschichte - nicht von den großen, aber von den kleinen und um so spannenderen Dingen.

      Glas, Bohnen, Papier