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Armchair Travel August 2020 |
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The Museum of Whales You Will Never See, and Other Excursions to Iceland's Most... by A. Kendra Greene What it is: A poetic illustrated tribute to the many quirky museums in Iceland by American Kendra Greene, who takes readers on a journey as she ponders the human impulse to collect, as well as what saved items tell us about people from the past and the present.
Museums include: Icelandic Sea Monster Museum; Icelandic Phallological Museum; Herring Era Museum; Petra's Stone Collection. | | Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard What happened: Elizabeth, an American working in London, instantly connected with Gwendal, a Frenchman in England for a conference. Before long, they were having lunch together in Paris, falling in love, and getting married.
Why you might like it: Using food as a frame, Elizabeth charmingly documents their courtship, describing mouth-watering dishes (such as molten chocolate cake and summer ratatouille) as well as food shopping in a foreign language and choosing a wedding cake.
Want more? Pick up Picnic in Provence, which continues the story. | | Grape, Olive, Pig: Deep Travels through Spain's Food Culture by Matt Goulding What it is: An evocative celebration of the culture and cuisine of every region of Spain by an American foodie who lives there.
What inside: Personal stories, including the author meeting and dating his Spanish wife; short bios of fascinating Spanish people; tips on what to eat and drink (hint: forget Sangria); mouth-watering descriptions of tapas, acorn-fed pig, paella, and more. | | On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome, with Love and Pasta by Jen Lin-Liu What it's about: Curious about the origins of noodles, Jen Lin-Liu, a recently married Chinese American cooking instructor based in Beijing, traveled the famed Silk Road in search of answers, sampling regional dishes in the homes of generous local women in China, Tibet, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey, Italy, and other locations.
Don't miss: Her thoughts on love and what being a wife means to her and to her hosts; the tempting recipes. | | The Comfort Food Diaries: My Quest for the Perfect Dish to Mend a Broken Heart by Emily Nunn What it's about: Grappling with the aftermath of her brother's suicide and the end of her engagement, grief-stricken food writer Emily Nunn embarked on a cross-country road trip visiting friends and family and indulging in favorite comfort foods.
Why you might like it: It's a compelling, unflinching story beautifully told with insight and humor.
Recipes include: Country Ham Biscuits; Lemon Sponge Cups; Cream Cheese and Olive Sandwiches; Collard Soup. | |
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