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"That skinny Indian teenager has that mysterious something that comes
along once a generation. He is one of those rare chefs who is simply
born. He is an artist."
And so begins the rise of
Hassan Haji, the unlikely gourmand who recounts his life’s journey in
Richard Morais’s charming novel,
The Hundred-Foot Journey. Lively and brimming with the colors, flavors, and scents of the kitchen,
The Hundred-Foot Journey is a succulent treat about family, nationality, and the mysteries of good taste.
Born
above his grandfather’s modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan first
experienced life through intoxicating whiffs of spicy fish curry, trips
to the local markets, and gourmet outings with his mother. But when
tragedy pushes the family out of India, they console themselves by
eating their way around the world, eventually settling in Lumière, a
small village in the French Alps.
The boisterous Haji family takes Lumière by storm. They open an inexpensive Indian restaurant opposite an esteemed French
relais—that
of the famous chef Madame Mallory—and infuse the sleepy town with the
spices of India, transforming the lives of its eccentric villagers and
infuriating their celebrated neighbor. Only after Madame Mallory wages
culinary war with the immigrant family, does she finally agree to mentor
young Hassan, leading him to Paris, the launch of his own restaurant,
and a slew of new adventures.
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With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label
around his neck that read, "Please Look After This Bear," he stowed away
on a ship headed for faraway England. When the little bear arrived at
London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs.
Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to
welcome a lost bear into their family. 
