{"product_id":"food-haikus-9798989279364","title":"Food Haikus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood Haikus\u003c\/em\u003e by Koh An Ting is a lush, sensory celebration of taste, love, and belonging-food for both the eyes and the soul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Through beautifully balanced haikus paired and stunning food photography, this collection captures the intimate textures of everyday life in Singapore: from the steam rising off a bowl of \u003cem\u003ebak chor mee\u003c\/em\u003e to the glisten of coconut syrup on \u003cem\u003eondéh ondéh\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach haiku is a precise treasure of emotion, complex feelings of-love, longing, nostalgia, and joy- distilled into just seventeen syllables. \u003cstrong\u003eKoh's\u003c\/strong\u003e photography transforms the book into a visual feast, guiding readers through Singapore's vibrant culinary landscape, from humble hawker stalls to cherished homemade meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFood Haikus\u003c\/em\u003e is a love letter-to the poet's girlfriend, her Japanese heritage, and to the act of mindful eating itself. The collection weaves together themes of identity, culture, and connection with striking tenderness. Through food, \u003cstrong\u003eKoh\u003c\/strong\u003e explores what it means to nourish oneself and others, to find home in flavor, and to express affection in a culture where \"Have you eaten?\" is the most common form of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegant, heartfelt, and quietly profound, \u003cem\u003eFood Haikus\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that poetry-like cooking-is an act of devotion. It is an invitation to slow down, to savor, and to recognize beauty in the fleeting. For anyone who has ever found memory in a meal or love in a shared dish, this book offers an exquisite moment of stillness and gratitude-one bite, one verse, one photograph at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Purple Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798989279364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.14d","brand":"An Ting Koh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034415493301,"sku":"9798989279364","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4e00bf6b-81cf-4879-9037-eefdd2b61af0.jpg?v=1763594126","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/food-haikus-9798989279364","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}