Rita Golden Gelman, author of Tales of a Female Nomad, celebrates the wonders and joy of cross-cultural connecting with this collecting of stories and recipes from more than forty authors. She also includes anecodtes about her own further adventures. Happy reading---and bon appetit, selamat makan, &iexcl;buen provecho!<BR><BR>"Rita serves up a tasty smorgasbord of stories---funny, heartwarming, and quirky. These tales remind us of what we seek in our own life's journey: a meaningful connection with people we meet and joy in finding new friends in unexpected places. Whether you choose to stay home or start packing, these stories will stir you."---MAYA FROST, author of The New Global Student<BR><BR>"Charming---a wonderful gift for your nomadic friends. The book will inspire you to travel, to cook, and to get your own stories committed to the page!"---JULIE CONOVER, host and producer, Passport ToAdventure.com<BR><BR>"Rita and friends take you on a virtual and culinary global adventure that is sure to evoke a range of emotions. A must-read for both the armchair and active traveler."---BETH WHITMAN, author of Wanderlust and Lipstick guides for women travelers