Around the World in 80 Dinners

On the plus side, the first chapter was an interesting read of the emotional ups and downs of pulling together a trip around the world on frequent flier miles. The writing is inconsistent, however.

It is their twentieth wedding anniversary and the Jamisons decide to celebrate by taking a three-month trip around the world, stopping in places known for their excellent cuisine. The Jamisons make stops in Bali, Australia, Thailand, India, China, South Africa, and Brazil and find great food in every country.

The trip described by Cheryl and Bill Jamison- a three-month trip around the world concentrating on food to celebrate their 20th anniversary- would be any foodie's dream, and I was looking forward to reading it. Unfortunately, the event flattens in the telling, and the result is less a travelogue than a tedious chronicle of "then we ate this, then we ate that.