Kim Jong-il, the former supreme leader of North Korea liked looking at things. Here he is seen looking at books under the watchful eyes of his military staff and entourage. Kim Jong-il looks at food in an undisclosed location. See Kim look at many more things at Kim Jong-il Looking at Things. Most definitely worth looking!
Eat Touch Love: A book of edible body art
James Beard award-winning chef Tiberio Simone latest creation takes him outside the kitchen and into the studio. His new book La Figa: Visions of Food and Form, the culmination of a a five year collaboration with photographer Matt Freedman, is an exploration of "natural beauty and fresh flavors."Using the human body as his canvas, and natural fresh ingredients as both his paint and his adhesives, Simone has developed a new art of food and form. The synergy of his ephemeral artwork with Freedman’s photography is magical – producing a series of breathtaking images that will stir your soul, pique your...
Chocolate for the Book Crowd
While down in San Francisco recently for a book fair the folks at Bridge Brand Chocolates were handing out this flyer promoting their line of Book Lover's Chocolate.Here's the pitch:"Bridge Brands Chocolate's Book Lover's Chocolate Collection is our line of chocolate dedicated to the great combination of chocolate and literature.Packaged in a recycled paper container that evokes the beautiful elegance of an old-world hardcover book, our Book Lover's Chocolate Three Box Gift Set contains one of each Milk, Dark and Dark Espresso Chocolate boxes."Though a little late for Valentine's Day this year, no worries, for there are still a couple...