Eating Eternity

A culinary journey through French history, art, and literature.Talleyrand said, "Show me another pleasure like dinner which comes every day and lasts an hour." Eating Eternity explores the profound connection between food and French culture, from Proust's madeleine to Zola's market scenes.Discover the restaurants where Napoleon proposed, the cafes frequented by Hemingway and Miller, and the out-of-the-way sites that bring Parisian culinary experiences to life. Eating Eternity is your unique guide to:The cultural symbolism of French gastronomyThe artistic representation of food throughout historyHistorical context of French cuisineFor readers interested in French history, art, literature, and the culinary arts, Eating Eternity offers a unique and seductive menu of places where art and food intersect. Bon appétit!