It’s in this environment that the humble food memoir takes on a new significance. These are not the familiar accounts of mishaps or triumphs in old-school Michelin kitchens, but books in which memory, taste and identity are inseparable. A dish is never simply a dish – it carries family histories, moments of ambition, and traces of desire. The writing registers flavour, texture, and aroma with precision, but it also uses them as a lens to consider identity, creativity, and the habits that shape our lives.
