Twain’s Feast

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Mark Twain, beloved American writer, performer, and humorist, was a self proclaimed glutton With the help of a chef and some friends, Nick Offerman presents the story of Twain s life through the lens of eight of Mark Twain s favorite foods As we explore these foods role in Samuel Clemens life, we also discover a surprising culinary and ecological history of America The biggest celebrity of his time, Twain was a witness to a transforming country, and with historian and writer Andy Beahrs as a guide, Beahrs and Offerman take documentary excursions across America, illuminating each dish and bringing to life a broad sampling of Twain s writing Twain s Feast is a rollicking information packed journey into the rich culinary history of America, with the sharp eye and unmistakable wit of Mark Twain himself.This production contains hilarious and racy content that may not be suitable for children 2018 Audible Originals, LLC P 2018 Audible Originals, LLC Free Download [ Twain’s Feast ] Author [ Audible Originals ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Received this for free as part of my Audible membership If you re interested in reading this, I think it s important to know that this book is about a LOTthan just food It really covers the life and times of Mark Twain, and although the project centers around food it also ends up touching on history, climate change, racism, Mark Twain s family life and evolution from Samuel Clemens to MT, and much .The style of the Audible version is a lot like an audio documentary, which I enjoyed, Received this for free as part of my Audible membership If you re interested in reading this, I think it s important to know that this book is about a LOTthan just food It really covers the life and times of Mark Twain, and although the project centers around food it also ends up touching on history, climate change, racism, Mark Twain s family life and evolution from Samuel Clemens to MT, and much .The style of the Audible version is a lot like an audio documentary...A peculiar listen, that is incredibly difficult to follow at times, especially while being a recording in a room full of people talking I liked the idea but it felt slapdash and incomplete, and left me a bit disappointed.I wanted to like this Mark Twain Awesome History Love it Food I m all about that And then and then came 4 hours of lackluster and poorly edited disappointment I didn t have to spend any money one it but, ugh, can I get my time backOh Snatched a two star rating from the jaws of a certain one star rating Mark Twain, culinary magic, and Nick Offerman what the heck could go wrong All I can say is the first half orof this book was nothing but political minutiae and racial tension slathered with environmental negativity I can t freaking even with this garbage any You can t turn on a comedy show without it turning into a racially and politically charged cringe fest here s looking at you, fricking NETFLIX , and Oh Snatched a two star rating from the jaws of a certain one star rating Mark Twain, culinary magic, and Nick Offerman what the heck could go wrong All I can say is the first half orof this book was nothing but political minutiae and racial tension slathered with environmental negativity I can t freaking even with this garbage any You can t turn on a comedy show without it turning into a racially and politically charged cringe fest here s looking at you, fricking NETFLIX , and apparently you can t get a free Audible special marketed about Mark Twain s favorite foods and how they relate to him as a person without needing Prozac AND caffeine to keep you awake The first half to two thirds was flat, pretentious, and boring The second half to one third ...Typical millennial half assery This Audible Original purports to be a recreation of a feast Twain dreamed about upon returning to the US from international travel A Tramp Abroad I was expecting a literate discussion of the food of that period, much like Mark Kurlansky would do Cod, Salt, The Big Oyster, etc Instead I get a hipster chef creating the meal from a food truck and serving such Mark Twain experts such as Nick Offerman, Wanda Sykes, and Jeff Tweedy And of course some of the p Typical millennial half assery This Audible Original purports to be a recreation of a feast Twain dreamed about upon returning to the US from international travel A Tramp Abroad I was expecting a literate discussion of the food of that period, much like Mark Kurlansky would do Cod, Salt, The Big Oyster, etc Instead I get a hipster chef creating the meal from a food truck and serving such Mark Twain experts such as Nick Offerman, Wanda Sykes, and Jeff Tweedy And of course some of the people were vegan, etc They why did you accept the invitation when the menu was meat laden The idea of the meal quickly went by the wayside, so the producers had to fill with some twain bio, his views on African Americans, Native Americans etc.This is in fact a repackaged p...What a yarn What I thought to be a twofold tale of a man and his feast turned out to be so muchTrue, both man and feast are well covered here in a culinary biography like no other see my review for Jim Harrison s A Really Big Lunch , but most of all it is a story of America after its Civil War until at the turn of the 20th century The people of this time and traditions are nearly lost most especially the food thanks to prohibition, WWII, rationing, freezing, microwaving, and other g What a yarn What I thought to be a twofold tale of a man and his feast turned out to be so muchTrue, both man and feast are well covered here in a culinary biography like no other see my review for Jim Harrison s A Really Big Lunch , but most of all it is a story of America after its Civil War until at the turn of the 20th century The people of this time and traditions are nearly lost most especially the food thanks to prohibition, WWII, rationing, freezing,...Essentially it looks at a few things in Mark Twain s life, but doesn t give the real picture It s entertaining, but can be a bit crass There s stuff you don t hear most places so that s cool thoughBased on Mark Twain s extensive favorite foods list, this audio documentary provides a brief glimpse at American culinary history, discussing many regional cuisines and imparting socioeconomic insight as to why many dishes no longe...not my cup of teaThis is a truly original piece, centered around a modern day gathering and seamlessly combined with snippets of Mark Twain s timeless writing as well as interviews with an eclectic mix of individuals The chapters weave together interesting perspectives of American history, ecology, agriculture, racism, holidays, and day to day life This piece is yet another supporting example that studying food, and the way people use it, truly can be a key to piecing together bits of lost or misunderstood his This is a truly original piece, centered around a modern day gathering and seamlessly combined with snippets of Mark Twain s timeless writing as well as interviews with an eclectic mix of individuals The chapters weave together interesting perspectives of American history, ecology, agriculture, racism, holidays, and day to day life This piece is yet another supporting example that studying food, and the way people use it, truly can be a key to piecing together bits of ...

Twain’s Feast
  • English
  • 02 September 2017
  • Audible Audio
  • 5 pages
  • Audible Originals
  • Twain’s Feast