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Climbing the mango trees, Madhur Jaffrey

eng

Climbing the mango trees

Madhur Jaffrey

The bestselling memoir of a household name - popular food writer, presenter and champion of the UK's favourite food. Already an accomplished food writer and actress, adored the world over, Madhur Jaffrey can also tell a story beautifully - especially when it is the account of her own childhood in India. This enchanting memoir of and exuberant young girl, growing up in an age and society that has now disappeared, is made all the more evocative by Madhur's passion for food. The tastes, the smells, the colours - these food memories form and shape her reminiscences. Madhur's touching and extraordinary transporting the reader to another time and continent. Fans of Madhur Jaffrey the world over will be captivated by this beautiful evocation of a childhood in India