Hardback: In today's world, most of us have made too much space for things we don't actually need, constantly inviting clutter into our physical and psychological space. Keeping busy often makes us feel important and purposeful. If we are not occupied all the time, we tend to feel useless or lazy. To be considered successful, we must produce something. Status is reflected in the amount of running around we do, the number of items checked off our to-do lists. But Italians have a different approach. - Sophie Minchilli
It's time to embrace the Italian way of life...
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing (2020, 2021) explores the southern Italian philosophy of Dolce Far Niente to help you find pleasure in the everyday.
How often do you focus on being in the moment, doing nothing? Whether it's sitting outside at a cafe watching the world go by, whiling away the hours with your loved ones sipping a glass of wine or being immersed in nature at the beach taking in the sun, these seemingly ordinary moments are the ones that bring happiness in the long run and highlight the joy in living.
The Italians know the importance of enjoying good food and good company and the pleasures of being idle.
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing will share this philosophy, with recipes, suggestions and advice to help you to let go of anxiety and savour life's precious moments.
About the author: Sophie Minchilli is a half-Italian half-American 'Italy lover', born and raised on pasta in the cobblestoned alleys of Rome. She currently runs food tours all over Italy, mainly focusing on Rome, Puglia and Umbria. She likes to show her clients the 'real Italy', often leading them behind the scenes and into the homes of locals. She graduated in London with a degree in Communications at LCC.
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