Konfekt's First Book on Hosting Celebrates the Art of Generous Hospitality
The inaugural book from Konfekt, the sister publication of Monocle, titled 'Konfekt: A Guide to Generous Hosting', has been edited by Sophie Grove. This work delves into the traditions of hospitality, informed by Grove's own experiences, including dining in locations such as the Gulf of Aden, Yerevan, and Iznik. Inspired by her parents' Sunday lunches in Cambridge, the book emphasizes the importance of human connection. It includes anecdotes about renowned hosts like Joan Didion and Lee Miller, alongside menus for notable guests such as Nora Ephron and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Additionally, it addresses contemporary etiquette and encourages hosts to prioritize the people over achieving perfection. The book is available for purchase on Monocle's website.
Key facts
- Konfekt's first book, 'Konfekt: A Guide to Generous Hosting', is now available.
- The book is edited by Sophie Grove, editor of Konfekt.
- Grove's experiences as a foreign correspondent inspired the book, including meals in the Gulf of Aden, Yerevan, Iznik, and Toulon.
- The book celebrates human connection and the art of hosting.
- It features anecdotes about Joan Didion's parties and Lee Miller's surrealist dinners.
- Lee Miller's granddaughter, Ami Bouhassane, is quoted about Miller's all-white meal for Man Ray's 1974 exhibition.
- The book discusses the relevance of modern manners and etiquette.
- It is available for order at monocle.com/shop/products/konfekt-a-guide-to-generous-hosting.
Entities
Artists
- Joan Didion
- Nora Ephron
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Lee Miller
- Man Ray
- Ami Bouhassane
- Sophie Grove
Institutions
- Konfekt
- Monocle
- New York Cultural Center
Locations
- Gulf of Aden
- Yerevan
- Armenia
- Iznik
- Turkey
- Toulon
- France
- Cambridge
- Sussex
- Paris
Sources
- Monocle —