Can a simple chocolate work wonders? How much of a mama's boy can an adult be? Can social media cause disorders and how are they dealt with? What happens when an eccentric writer starts to forget? How much anger can masterpieces of world art ignite when judged by anonymous commentators? Is haute cuisine the first step towards a nervous breakdown? And is it possible for a pasta dish to save a relationship? These and other burning questions of everyday life are answered in this collection of humorous essays, reminding us once again that laughter is the only antidote to the darkness that surrounds us.