Recipes: Poems of me

by C.S. Kelso

Recipes by C.S.Kelso is a short collection of work reflecting on their own composition, on some of the external ingredients that have shaped them. In the spirit of 'you are what you eat' this collection of poems looks at some of the memories, experiences, and bonds that go into the making of an identity and a person through the lens of food.

57 pages, Paperback

Published September 18, 2022

Reviews

[A · Rating 1 out of 5]

A friend gifted me this as I love poetry, but I struggled to find any genuine poetic merit here. The collection feels dominated by a voice overly enamoured with itself, where self-importance overshadows artistry. What could have been introspective instead comes across as self-indulgent and hollow.

[Jamila Pratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the poems to be relevant, poignant, and very Australian. It felt familiar, like a warm kitchen on a summers day.
I enjoyed every word.