If you need a book to make you obsessed with 1920's Parisian literary sidewalk cafe society (as I've become), then look no further than Ernest Hemingway's 'A Moveable Feast'. I first heard about it in Paris in May visiting the famous (apparently) Shakespeare and Co. second hand book shop on the Left Bank. The idea of ex-pat writing intrigues me (as an ex-pat writer), so I thought I'd give it a go.
It's a short read and I recommend it during NaNoRiMo to inspire writing from cafes scattered around your city (like I need inspiration).
So effectively did this book transport me to Paris that ever since I finished it I've been craving steak and fries. As a vegetarian (well, pescetarian) steak cravings are rare. As a flexitarian I decided to give in.
I asked Dan if we could go out for steak and he was thrilled - for some reason he loves when I occasionally eat meat. It's as though for a moment meat is triumphing over my lentils, tofu and fermented soy beans.
We decided to go to a small restaurant two minutes from our house called Seasons with our friends Tom and Kirsten who were in town from Birmingham. I like it because it's new and I want to support businesses that decide to open in a recession; I also like that it uses seasonal, organic food. Double whammy. It's also French and does a half-price steak night. Get in!
I think my steak craving has been quenched for a few months anyway...
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Sounds like a book I must try! (the steak part aside).
My bookclub read A Moveable Feast right when I joined, so I missed the book. But I want to read it now. I do love reading about food! :) And Matt would be beyond thrilled if I craved a steak, but I don't think that's going to happen, lol.
so proud of your steak moment...how did digestion go? is that asking too much?
ok, i think i'm interested in the book...i'll add it to the wishlist!
your meat talk reminded me of my favorite animated short by Nick Park. Creature Comforts. have you seen it? a great little claymation gem. i'm about to blog about it because i love it so much. thanks for the inspiration, Alisha!!
When your wife eats little to no red meat than you literally jump at the opportunity. I'm with you Dan.
Jenny - the digestion was fine thank you. I've definitely retained my carnivorous skills.
Jane - I haven't seen Creature Comforts but I know the characters b/c they're actually the 'mascots' of a disabilites charity here. I think they're really cute! Will have to watch it.
Andrew - If you get Jess this book from the library I swear she'll be setting up a weekly steak night in no time. ;)
I eat steak for breakfast!
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