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Literature and Food Studies: Interpreting Gastro-Narrative

Experimental Pairings of Culinary and Literary Worlds

INTRODUCTION

I just LOVE reading!

We have all encountered someone who proudly claims, “I love to read everything, I just like to read.” It’s often said with a certain air of importance, as if the act of reading itself is inherently virtuous, regardless of the content. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a broad spectrum of literature, is it really something to boast about? Imagine if someone said, “I love to eat everything, I just like to eat.” It doesn’t sound nearly as profound, does it?

Casual Dim Sum Meal

Fast food is universally loved, but it’s rarely celebrated for its quality or taste. We turn to it when we’re craving something quick and easy, or when we simply don’t have...

FAST FOOD

Not everyone is suited for fine dining—it demands time, money, and effort. The meals are often unconventional, served in small portions across multiple courses, and they differ...

FINE DINING

“I’m craving Chinese food tonight” would have been an outrageously improper statement 100 years ago. Why would anyone eat food from another nation? Where would...

ORIENTAL CUSINE

Just because we enjoy certain foods now doesn’t mean we have always done so. There are dishes we love as adults that we couldn’t stand as kids or flavors we only came...

ACQUIRED TASTE

Kids’ meals can be found in most restaurants. While they might vary in shape and ingredients, they all serve the same purpose: catering to a specific target group...

KIDS MEALS
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