A Bit on the Side
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A Bit on the Side
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See moreVirginia Trioli knows that the enduring joy of life is often found not in the big moments but in the small.
When the main course is heavy going or unappetising, the 'bits on the side' make life really delicious. Our small, meaningful selections are the ones that make life glorious, and the side dish is the perfect metaphor for what many of us need right now.
A Bit on the Side is Virginia's ode to joy, filled with wisdom, stories, memories and recipes, all told with her renowned insight and wicked sense of humour.
This is a book to be read, treasured and shared with anyone who wants life served with a side of delight.
Praise for A Bit on the Side
'A humorous reminder that the smallest things often carry the biggest rewards.' Bonnie Garmus
'Utterly delightful. Trioli's passion for life - and food, glorious food - crackles through every joyous page. A book so rare and so bloody well done.' Trent Dalton
'Each page is full of zest, wit and joy; Virginia writes like an angel.' Chloe Hooper
'A warmly engaging epicurean masterclass on the pleasures of companionship and the table.' Christos Tsiolkas
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761267406
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 September 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Macmillan Australia
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 414g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Virginia Trioli is a journalist, broadcaster and author. She is a three-time Walkley Award-winner and lives in Melbourne with her husband and son.
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