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Lonely Planet A Fork In The Road

By Rita Mae Brown and Fuchsia Dunlop and Joe Dunthorne and Tom Carson and Lonely Planet and Tamasin Day-Lewis and Naomi Duguid and Andre Aciman and Giles Coren
Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature
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Lonely Planet A Fork in the Road is a captivating collection of essays where acclaimed writers and chefs share personal stories that highlight how food has shaped their travels and experiences around the world. Each essay offers unique insights and connections between cuisine and the journey itself, painting a vivid picture of how meals can define moments in our lives. This anthology explores the deep bond between food, culture, and adventure, inviting readers to see the world through a deliciously different lens.
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Tales of Food, Pleasure and Discovery on the Road. Join us at the table for this 34-course banquet of original stories from food-obsessed writers and chefs sharing their life-changing food experiences.

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Join us at the table for this 34-course banquet of original stories from food-obsessed writers and chefs sharing their life-changing food experiences. The dubious joy of a Twinkie, the hunger-sauced rhapsody of fish heads, the grand celebration of an Indian wedding feast; the things we eat and the people we eat with remain powerful signposts in our memories, long after the plates have been cleared. Tuck in, and bon appetit!

Lonely Planet A Fork In The Road is a delightful collection featuring contributions from renowned names such as Rita Mae Brown, Fuchsia Dunlop, Joe Dunthorne, Tom Carson, Tamasin Day-Lewis, Naomi Duguid, Andre Aciman, and Giles Coren.

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ISBN: 9781743219775

Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lonely Planet Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 478g

Pages: 336

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Andre Aciman Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Fuchsia Dunlop Giles Coren Joe Dunthorne Lonely Planet Lonely Planet & Lonely Planet Kids Naomi Duguid Non-Fiction Rita Mae Brown Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature Tamasin Day-Lewis Tom Carson Travel & Adventure

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