{"title":"Gay Bilson","description":"\u003cp\u003eGay Bilson's works explore the intricate relationship between daily life and cultural expression, often delving into themes of nourishment, memory, and the domestic sphere. Her writing offers a contemplative and poetic approach to the everyday, inviting readers to reconsider the nuances of routine through a richly artistic lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Bilson's books blend personal reflection with broader social commentary, appealing to readers who appreciate thoughtful, evocative narratives that illuminate the subtle textures of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-digestion-by-gay-bilson-9780733644429","title":"On Digestion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, via the garden, I am often torn between theory and praxis, when surely the latter is all that matters here. Yet the largest bench, the one dividing the dining area from the kitchen itself, is never used for culinary preparation. It is this surface which many Australian kitchens, including mine, feel they need, the one piled with books and journals, notepaper and pens, the surface where we are reinventing ourselves, constructing a different, self-conscious culinary tradition. It is at this metaphorical bench that I think about food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her trademark elegance and erudition, Gay Bilson embarks on a lively journey through cooking, recipes and home, considering food developments both digestible and not; on chefs domestic and professional; on the substance of everyday life. An unmissable treat from the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003ePlenty\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431771488492,"sku":"9780733644429","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780733644429.jpg?v=1774557209"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gay-bilson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}