You and I Eat the Same
On the Countless Ways Food and Cooking Connect Us to One Another (MAD Dispatches, Volume 1)
Chris Ying author René Redzepi author MAD author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Workman Publishing
Published:2nd Oct '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection of essays explores how food connects cultures and transcends borders, emphasizing shared experiences in You and I Eat the Same.
In You and I Eat the Same, the author presents a compelling collection of essays that delve into the intricate relationship between food, culture, and immigration. This book explores how culinary practices can transcend borders, creating connections among diverse communities. By examining the shared experiences of cooking and eating, the author argues that food serves as a universal language, uniting people despite their differences. Each essay thoughtfully illustrates how our interactions with food reflect broader societal themes, making this collection both enlightening and relatable.
Through nineteen engaging stories, the book highlights various aspects of food culture, from the global phenomenon of wrapping meat in flatbread to the surprising parallels between haute cuisine and cannibalism. The author emphasizes that food is not merely about sustenance but is also a vehicle for cultural exchange and understanding. By sharing these narratives, You and I Eat the Same encourages readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of culinary traditions that shape our world.
Ultimately, this book serves as a reminder that good food is a common ground we all share. It invites readers to reconsider their perspectives on cuisine and to recognize the importance of embracing the movement of people, ingredients, and ideas. With its thought-provoking insights and engaging prose, You and I Eat the Same is a celebration of the bonds created through the simple act of eating together.
“These essays—by an all-star lineup of writers . . . are concrete and eye-opening, touching on how food affects (and is affected by) migration, immigration, war, flight, history, and home.”
—The New Yorker, The Best Food Books of 2018
“You and I Eat the Same . . . will engross you, open up your mind, and inspire a feeling of interconnectedness.”
—Bon Appétit
“An impressive collection of essays and stories about how food connects people across political lines and cultural borders. . . . René Redzepi penned the foreword, and . . . promotes the idea of venturing outside one’s culinary comfort zone. Hear, hear!”
—Smithsonian, The Ten Best Books About Food of 2018
“Each one of its stories [shed] light on the ways food can establish common ground. . . . A gentle manifesto. Buy it for anyone for whom food means more than ‘what’s for lunch.’ ”
—The Guardian, The 20 Best Food Books of 2018
“A welcome message.”
—Boston Globe, The Best Cookbooks of 2018
“This collection of 18 thought-provoking essays and stories . . . demonstrates how food and cooking connect communities and the power of immigration in a global food community. It’s a lovely way to discover how international the love of fried chicken really is, and the value in getting out of your comfort zone.”
—Plate, The Year’s Best Books About Food and Restaurants
“A laser-accurate shot of urgency. . . . Ying stitches together a memorable anthology of stories and essays with the goal of delivering a simple message: Humanity is on top of its game when it’s inclusive, and exhibit A is our culinary history.”
—Austin Chronicle
“Explore[s] the ways in which immigration is key to creating good food. It argues that cuisine is a shared global, collective human endeavor enhanced by the sharing of ideas, people, and ingredients. Food is essential in bringing us together.”
—Epicurious
“This book looks to food to connect and heal us.”
—NewWorlder.com, Essential Reading
“This incredible collection of stories, research, and ideas proves that food touches everything . . . and had me reaching for my notebook to write down all the aha moments about the power of food to change the world.”
—José Andrés
“This collection of essays and reflections reminds us that what we eat and how is not only an expression of our identity, but it can also constitute a link to connect to other people and cultures.”
—Fabio Parasecoli, professor of food studies at NYU
“These essays—by an all-star lineup of writers . . . are concrete and eye-opening, touching on how food affects (and is affected by) migration, immigration, war, flight, history, and home.”
—The New Yorker, The Best Food Books of 2018
“You and I Eat the Same . . . will engross you, open up your mind, and inspire a feeling of interconnectedness.”
—Bon Appétit
“An impressive collection of essays and stories about how food connects people across political lines and cultural borders. . . . René Redzepi penned the foreword, and . . . promotes the idea of venturing outside one’s culinary comfort zone. Hear, hear!”
—Smithsonian, The Ten Best Books About Food of 2018
“Each one of its stories [shed] light on the ways food can establish common ground. . . . A gentle manifesto. Buy it for anyone for whom food means more than ‘what’s for lunch.’ ”
—The Guardian, The 20 Best Food Books of 2018
“A welcome message.”
—Boston Globe, The Best Cookbooks of 2018
“This collection of 18 thought-provoking essays and stories . . . demonstrates how food and cooking connect communities and the power of immigration in a global food community. It’s a lovely way to discover how international the love of fried chicken really is, and the value in getting out of your comfort zone.”
—Plate, The Year’s Best Books About Food and Restaurants
“A laser-accurate shot of urgency. . . . Ying stitches together a memorable anthology of stories and essays with the goal of delivering a simple message: Humanity is on top of its game when it’s inclusive, and exhibit A is our culinary history.”
—Austin Chronicle
“Explore[s] the ways in which immigration is key to creating good food. It argues that cuisine is a shared global, collective human endeavor enhanced by the sharing of ideas, people, and ingredients. Food is essential in bringing us together.”
—Epicurious
“This book looks to food to connect and heal us.”
—NewWorlder.com, Essential Reading
“This incredible collection of stories, research, and ideas proves that food touches everything . . . and had me reaching for my notebook to write down all the aha moments about the power of food to change the world.”
—José Andrés
“This collection of essays and reflections reminds us that what we eat and how is not only an expression of our identity, but it can also constitute a link to connect to other people and cultures.”
—Fabio Parasecoli, professor of food studies at NYU
ISBN: 9781579658403
Dimensions: 240mm x 166mm x 22mm
Weight: 580g
216 pages