1st December, 7:30pm - Mark Diacono, Abundance

Backstory, 71 Balham High Rd, SW12 9AP

Seasonal eating is such a hot topic right now, so (in the depths of midwinter), let's talk about it! In Abundance, celebrated food writer Mark Diacono records a year of his life with memoir, recipes, and photographs interwoven throughout.

About the book:

Abundance is a record of one man’s year living on the south-west coast of England as he quietly contemplates life, nature and his next meal. With his days distracted by the ping of communication and the tug of commitments, Mark Diacono wondered how he might better savour this one precious life. He started to write and photograph each week, hoping that this simple commitment might sharpen his appreciation of the magic in the everyday and his time spent in the kitchen.

It reminds us that abundance comes in many forms – the passing of the seasons, our connection to the world around us, and the wealth that a garden, a town and its surrounding landscapes offers. With over 80 recipes like Early summer shakshuka, Salsify and radicchio gratin, Onion seed and oregano flower focaccia, Fig leaf and olive oil ice cream, and a Mulberry martini, there are dishes to inspire and satisfy every week as the year unfolds before you.

Tickets Available:

Ticket only - £15 (This ticket does not include a copy of the book. You can decide to buy a copy on the night, but this will be charged in addition, at the full price of the book.)

Ticket & book  (RRP £30) - £35 (To collect on the night or in advance.)