This beautifully designed devotional-cookbook combines spiritual reflections, contemporary hospitality practices, and culturally relevant recipes inspired by the global TV phenomenon The Chosen.Arranged into four sections—The Simple Life, Gatherings, Open Homes and Useful Gardens, and A Chosen Gathering—Taste & See explores the meaning of Jesus-centered hospitality. Alongside stunning photography and practical hosting tips, you’ll inspired by first-century Jewish homes as depicted in The ChosenScripture verses and reflections that reveal Jesus as the true bread of lifeHospitality wisdom that bridges ancient traditions with modern gatheringsPrayers and practices to help you open your home and heart to othersWhether you’re a fan of The Chosen or simply long to cultivate more meaningful connections, Taste & See will nourish your body, enrich your gatherings, and deepen your relationship with God.
The Chosen Presents: Taste and See is a stunning visual and practical devotional-cookbook. It is divided into four parts: The simple life, Gatherings, Open homes and useful gardens, and A chosen gathering. What grabbed my attention from the get-go was the beautiful photography. After a quick glance to just appreciate the ascetics of it, I went back and really dove into the content. What I found was a really inspiring collection of sample meals (kosher vs non-kosher explanations provided), quotes from the series, prayers, Scripture, recipes, pictures, tips (like how to cut a pomegranate, how to pronounce things, step-by-step directions with pictures), explanation of various Biblical feasts, customs, a section to write your own notes, even some gardening tips and suggestions. This book can serve as a companion to the Chosen series, allowing you to slowly work your way through it, building up to an actual feast of your own. Or you can pick and choose what to focus on as a helpful resource. It would also make a thoughtful and inspirational gift. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley, and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.