At the beginning of the novel, who did you hope would win the cooking contest? Did your opinion change as you read the book? Why?

In the novel, food and scent are linked to specific memories and experiences. What literary devices and images does the author use to convey the connection between sensory experiences and memory?

Food in WWII was heavily rationed, and cooks had to come up with new and creative ways to create enjoyable meals. What can these practices teach us about enjoying and appreciating food in our own time?