The Hungry Soul: Eating and the Perfecting of Our NatureFree Press, 1994 - 248 pagini What is the full meaning of eating? What does it reveal about the soul? What is the meaning of human omnivorousness and the myriad customs that refine human eating, transforming animal feeding into human dining? This book examines the phenomena of eating, natural and cultural - from metabolism, appetite, and taste, to hospitality, table manners, and the ritual meal, and reveals how eating not only feeds the body but also nourishes the soul. |
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... dining . Dining is , all by itself , a vast subject . Customs and practices vary not only from one society to another but also , within any one society , from one type of occasion to the next . Dining 163.
... dining . Dining is , all by itself , a vast subject . Customs and practices vary not only from one society to another but also , within any one society , from one type of occasion to the next . Dining 163.
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... dining room of a family restau- rant , or an intimate dinner party given at the home of a friend . The mood and meaning of dining will vary also depending on what kind of food and drink is being served and on who is present — for exam ...
... dining room of a family restau- rant , or an intimate dinner party given at the home of a friend . The mood and meaning of dining will vary also depending on what kind of food and drink is being served and on who is present — for exam ...
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... dining table . The generous and philanthropic hospitality of the gracious host and the nimble wit of the charming guest , all warmly remembered , enlarge our hearts and minds and beckon us toward friendship . It might be said here , and ...
... dining table . The generous and philanthropic hospitality of the gracious host and the nimble wit of the charming guest , all warmly remembered , enlarge our hearts and minds and beckon us toward friendship . It might be said here , and ...
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