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The Book Of Difficult Fruit: Arguments For The Tart, Tender, And Unruly

The Book Of Difficult Fruit: Arguments For The Tart, Tender, And Unruly

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In a work of unique invention, pie expert and poet Kate Lebo blends the medical, culinary, and personal to make lyrical essays and recipes inspired by twenty-six fruits. These essays range from deeply personal to medical history, often poetic, and explore themes of love, health, and life through the lens of difficult fruits such as Aronia, Durian, Medlar, and Quince. Lebo's contemplations weave memoir, history, and personal essay, making for graceful and surprising food writing.

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ISBN13: 9781509879250
ISBN10: 1509879250
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication Year: 2021
Format: Hardcover

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    Poetry and essays celebrating complex, neglected fruits.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you love lyrical food writing and enjoy exploring the stories behind unusual fruits, you'll find The Book of Difficult Fruit captivating. Kate Lebo's poetic essays blend personal memories, history, and her culinary expertise in a way that transforms simple fruits into symbols of life's complexities. This book is perfect for anyone interested in the poetic side of food and the stories fruit can tell.

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