La vie gourmande #[nn]

A figure rests serenely on what appears to be a massage table, surrounded by a lush, hand-painted abundance of foods — baguettes, wine, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, herbs, and more — that practically overflow the cream-colored cover. Aurélia Aurita brings a gentle, intimate warmth to this 2022 Casterman release, whose very title, La vie gourmande, promises a celebration of life's sensory pleasures. It's a beautifully composed invitation to slow down and savor.