Embark on a culinary and spiritual journey with 'In Love With Spoons,' as it masterfully blends memoir, poetry, and art, transforming the humble spoon into a symbol of simplicity and mindfulness. Essential for fans of 'The Art of Eating,' 'The Zen of Eating,' and 'Spoon Fed- How Eight Cooks Saved My Life.
"In Love With Spoons- A Spiritual Feast for Art Lovers and Food Enthusiasts" takes readers on a transformative journey through the realms of art, spirituality, and culinary delight. Patti Grabel, a talented artist and writer, serves as both our guide and muse, illuminating life's deeper dimensions through the canvas of spoons. This remarkable book blends memoir, poetry, essays, drawings, and original photography to reveal how spoons, often underestimated, symbolize simplicity, completeness, and mindfulness. Grabel extends an invitation to a distinguished lineup of contributors, including luminaries like Deepak Chopra, Eric Ripert, Tovah Feldshuh, David Burke, David Burkta, Mark Forgione, and many more. They share their profound love of spoons, offering exclusive testimonials, cherished memories, and mouthwatering recipes, all crafted with a spoon's touch, and each chef shares a recipe with a personal connection. "In Love With Spoons" is a sensory feast, celebrating the everyday objects that connect us to our humanity.
"In Love with Spoons" includes a collection of 28 diverse recipes, merging traditional and contemporary styles from across the globe. This selection spans comfort foods to gourmet innovations, highlighting a fusion of Middle Eastern, European, and American influences.
The final section, "Dear Reader, Fill Your Spoon!" encourages readers to document their food and family memories, turning the book into a keepsake to be shared, highlighting food's power in uniting people and keeping traditions alive. Readers are also invited to share their stories online, broadening the sense of community.
