Patience Gray

Patience Gray

Patience Gray (31 October 1917 – 10 March 2005) was a British cookery and travel writer. She is best known for her work, Honey from a Weed, which is considered a classic in the field of culinary literature.

Early Life and Education

Patience Gray was born in Shackleford, Surrey, England. She attended Bedales School and later studied at the London School of Economics.

Career

Gray began her career as a journalist, working for the Observer in London. She later moved to Italy, where she wrote her most famous book, Honey from a Weed. The book is a collection of recipes and observations from her life in the Mediterranean.

Personal Life

Gray lived in Puglia, Italy, for the last 30 years of her life. She was known for her simple, self-sufficient lifestyle and her love of local, seasonal food.

Legacy

Patience Gray's influence on the world of food and travel writing is still felt today. Her work has inspired many modern food writers and chefs, and Honey from a Weed continues to be a beloved classic.

Bibliography

• Plats du Jour (1957)
• The Centaur's Kitchen (1964)
• Honey from a Weed (1986)

References

• Fasting and Feasting: The Life of Visionary Food Writer Patience Gray by Adam Federman (2017)

External Links

• Official Website of Patience Gray
• Obituary in The Guardian