Food Haikus

<p><strong><em>Food Haikus</em> by Koh An Ting is a lush sensory celebration of taste love and belonging-food for both the eyes and the soul.</strong> 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 <em>bak chor mee</em> to the glisten of coconut syrup on <em>ondéh ondéh</em>.</p><p>Each haiku is a precise treasure of emotion complex feelings of-love longing nostalgia and joy- distilled into just seventeen syllables. <strong>Koh's</strong> photography transforms the book into a visual feast guiding readers through Singapore's vibrant culinary landscape from humble hawker stalls to cherished homemade meals.</p><p><em>Food Haikus</em> 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 <strong>Koh</strong> 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.</p><p>Elegant heartfelt and quietly profound <em>Food Haikus</em> 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.</p>