Alexander Piskunov’s book “100 Appetizing Stories of an Old Gourmet” contains extensive and useful information about food and culinary products from different times and peoples. Original recipes, simple and complex, are also included in fascinating stories. Both young and old will read them with great appetite. And he will conclude that you need to look for and try a variety of products and dishes in order to find a “zest” in each of them that will be remembered and loved. Only reading a book will promote health, good mood and optimism. And even more so, using tips from it in the kitchen.