Regarding taste

Author: (English) Peter Mayle / Zhang Qin
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Indulge your senses, satisfy your cravings, and experience the ultimate sensory pleasure! Peter Mayle, author of the Provence series, creates a luxurious lifestyle for you! This book has been ranked on the bestseller lists of Publishers Weekly and The New York Times. "Taste" is what, I think, is a game of spending money and hassle. I have never aspired to own a yacht, racehorses, or a butler for those pure bronze decorations and password-locked crocodile bags, nor am I interested. Let alone savoring those "peak of perfection" life details, such as pure cashmere, handcrafted Cordovan shoes, and sturgeon liver steamed in Sauternes. I must admit, sometimes, these tempting "tastes" are extremely wonderful and can be addictive at first. This feeling is like the intoxicating obsession that follows tasting real caviar, accompanied by a sense of despair. I envy, I admire, and I also desire a little—what would life be like without this occasional feast of indulgence? In addition to articles specifically discussing intentional extravagance, the author has also included one or two pieces on involuntary spending for contrast. Finally, we want to tell you—quality is more important than taste!