Raised by Wolves: A memoir with bite
Jul 2022 · Sold by Hachette UK
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Growing up Cantonese in the racist outer suburbs was hard enough for Jess Ho, but add in a dysfunctional family who only made peace over food, and it was clear that a normal life was never on the menu.
Jess emerged from childhood with a major psychological complex and a kick-arse palate, traits that would help them fit right in to the messy world of Melbourne's food scene.
In hospitality, Jess found a new family of outsiders who shared their lust for life and appetite for destruction. As the Australian food scene exploded, fuelled by the kinds of 'exotic' foods Jess had grown up on, they became one of the most influential voices in Australia's bar and restaurant scene.
But the industry Jess loved had its own dysfunctions: greed, ego, sexual harassment, exploitation and a never-ending fetishisation of Asian food culture. And Jess wasn't one to hold their tongue.
Raised by Wolves is a fierce, funny and razor-sharp coming of age story from a savage new voice.
Jess emerged from childhood with a major psychological complex and a kick-arse palate, traits that would help them fit right in to the messy world of Melbourne's food scene.
In hospitality, Jess found a new family of outsiders who shared their lust for life and appetite for destruction. As the Australian food scene exploded, fuelled by the kinds of 'exotic' foods Jess had grown up on, they became one of the most influential voices in Australia's bar and restaurant scene.
But the industry Jess loved had its own dysfunctions: greed, ego, sexual harassment, exploitation and a never-ending fetishisation of Asian food culture. And Jess wasn't one to hold their tongue.
Raised by Wolves is a fierce, funny and razor-sharp coming of age story from a savage new voice.
Growing up Cantonese in the racist outer suburbs was hard enough for Jess Ho, but add in a dysfunctional family who only made peace over food, and it was clear that a normal life was never on the menu.
Jess emerged from childhood with a major psychological complex and a kick-arse palate, traits t...
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November 20, 2022
Bloody brilliant, thank you Jess.
About the author
Jess Ho has lived many lives. This is just one of them. Based in Melbourne/Naarm, they write on food, drink and culture. Their work has appeared in local and international publications, including a stint as the Food & Drink Editor at Time Out Melbourne. They are the creator and producer of Bad Taste, a critically acclaimed podcast about food and culture. They have contributed to books, guides and festivals, toured large-scale events around Australia, and briefly served as a judge on commercial television. Raised by Wolves was their first book. It was longlisted for the Indie Book Awards and shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year.
Jess Ho has lived many lives. This is just one of them. Based in Melbourne/Naarm, they write on food, drink and culture. Their work has appeared in local and international publications, including a stint as the Food & Drink Editor at Time Out Melbourne. They are the creator and producer of Bad Ta...
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