I’m currently reading a reproduction of “La Cuisine Creole,” by Lacadio Hearn published in 1885. I find the recipes fascinating and a great insight into that time period. It also had this little “gem” in the first chapter:
Mark Beré Peterson: Myth, Folklore, Food Culture and Mental Health
Sexual assault survivor, cancer survivor, liver transplant recipient. Diagnosed high functioning Schizoaffective Disorder. Uses Zen Buddhism, poetry and essay writing, researching ancient history, literature, myth & folklore as coping strategies.
