The Hungry Soul: Eating and the Perfecting of Our NatureFree Press, 1994 - 248 pagina's 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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Pagina 76
... prepared by our nature for rich and genuine " meetings " with the world and with one another . Face to face with one another and with the articulated world , we are open to discover- ing what is true or beautiful , and we are able to ...
... prepared by our nature for rich and genuine " meetings " with the world and with one another . Face to face with one another and with the articulated world , we are open to discover- ing what is true or beautiful , and we are able to ...
Pagina 165
... preparation , and care , espe- cially by the host and / or hostess . First is the matter of selecting the guests ... preparing of the food and drink , with advance attention also to the manner and means of its conveyance to and service ...
... preparation , and care , espe- cially by the host and / or hostess . First is the matter of selecting the guests ... preparing of the food and drink , with advance attention also to the manner and means of its conveyance to and service ...
Pagina 230
... prepared and shared meals still make for gen- uine family life , and entertaining guests at dinner still nurtures ... preparation for working her over according to our whims . Increasingly blind to the wonderful forms of nature and ...
... prepared and shared meals still make for gen- uine family life , and entertaining guests at dinner still nurtures ... preparation for working her over according to our whims . Increasingly blind to the wonderful forms of nature and ...
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