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Visser spins a fascinating and detailed web of mythology, history, early Christian theology, Roman culture and contemporary practice as she unfolds the layers of meaning in the architecture of the...

The author of the beloved Much Depends on Dinner turns her acute eye and irresistable wit from the foods we eat to the way in which we eat them. The Rituals of Dinner explores our...

In The Gift of Thanks, Margaret Visser continues her exploration of the cultural implications of common objects and ordinary behaviour. The simple habit of saying “thank you,” and indeed...

In The Gift of Thanks, Margaret visser continues her exploration of the cultural implications of common objects and ordinary behaviour. The simple habit of saying “thank you,” and indeed...

FEATURING NEW ESSAYSThis marvellous collection of over 60 pithy essays inspired by Visser’s column in Saturday Night magazine explores the cultural significance of everyday...

WITH A NEW AFTERWORDWinner of the Glenfiddich Prize for Food Book of the YearCourse by course, Margaret Visser examines an ordinary meal—corn,...

WITH A NEW AFTERWORDWinner of the IACP Literary Food Writing Award and the Jane Grigson AwardA New York Times Notable Book of the YearGoing beyond what...