A Taste of My Life by Chitrita Banerji is a rich and evocative memoir that blends food writing with personal history, cultural reflection, and the emotional landscape of migration and memory. Published by Pan MacMillan (Picador), this deeply personal narrative explores how food connects us to home, heritage, and the self.
Drawing from her life in Kolkata and her years in the United States, Banerji weaves together recipes, stories, and reflections in elegant prose. From childhood dishes to diasporic meals, each chapter offers a sensory journey into not just what we eat, but why we remember — and what those memories mean.
Known for her celebrated work in culinary history and Bengali cuisine, Banerji brings unmatched insight and warmth to this memoir. A Taste of My Life will resonate deeply with lovers of food writing, immigrant narratives, and anyone who sees cooking as an act of love, identity, and storytelling.
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Book Name: A Taste of My Life
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Author: Chitrita Banerji
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Publisher: Pan MacMillan (Picador)
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ISBN: 9789389109856
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Primary Category: Memoir / Food Writing / Cultural History
✨ Why You Should Read This Book:
✔ Explore the intersection of food, memory, and identity through vivid storytelling.
✔ Discover the flavors and culture of Bengal through Banerji’s poetic lens.
✔ A beautifully written memoir perfect for fans of culinary literature.
✔ Reflect on the personal and political dimensions of migration and heritage.
✔ Ideal for readers who savor narrative non-fiction with cultural depth.
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