- Mass Market Paperback: 310 pages
- Publisher: Plume Books; Reprint edition (31 July 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0452286557
- ISBN-13: 978-0452286559
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,193,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Food of Love is a splendid, linen suit, panama hat, distant lawnmower kind of a book; guaranteed to whisk you far from this drizzly island, soothe you, warm you and return you home again without losing any of your luggage (Hugh Laurie )
I read it while travelling in Italy and really enjoyed the whole concept of chefs, love, Italy, food and sex (Rose Gray, owner of The River Cafe )
A deliciously romantic culinary comedy (Heat )
Gastronomic delights (- Woman's Own ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
I read it while travelling in Italy and really enjoyed the whole concept of chefs, love, Italy, food and sex (Rose Gray, owner of The River Cafe )
A deliciously romantic culinary comedy (Heat )
Gastronomic delights (- Woman's Own ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
What’s On London
'Mouthwatering . . . a delightfully funny tale of subterfuge and seduction . . . a lively sequence of sensations'
--This text refers to the
Audio CD
edition.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Capturing the taste of Rome through a flavourful narrative. A book that could not be put to rest; a read where the words flow with ease through your mind, creating light and delicious images in the corners of your thoughts and filling your mouth with the taste of Italy. You can sit back and relax, enjoy the storyline, laugh your heart out and learn about the Roman way of life. Having a passion for Italy, food and love myself, I found this book a truly satisfying read. A story that will stay fixated in my mind for a very long time.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book and read the first couple of pages and I was hooked.
As the pages flew past and chapters ended I was in love with Bruno, in love with Italy and I swear I put on weight just reading!
While the complexity of the relationships unwound, and the decription of the food that was being cooked, no that should feasts being created, I ached to try and taste it all!
Just know that if you enjoy the tastes and sounds of Italy this FANTASTIC book holds them deep in every page.
If like me you have never been there, Rome will be full of expresso and market places, the beaches full of pleasure and
small country villages with hidden wonders.
Devour this book as you would a wonderful meal cooked with love.
It's worth a few pounds on the hips.......
As the pages flew past and chapters ended I was in love with Bruno, in love with Italy and I swear I put on weight just reading!
While the complexity of the relationships unwound, and the decription of the food that was being cooked, no that should feasts being created, I ached to try and taste it all!
Just know that if you enjoy the tastes and sounds of Italy this FANTASTIC book holds them deep in every page.
If like me you have never been there, Rome will be full of expresso and market places, the beaches full of pleasure and
small country villages with hidden wonders.
Devour this book as you would a wonderful meal cooked with love.
It's worth a few pounds on the hips.......
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I absolutely loved this book; it would be easy to devour this in a single sitting, but if you can, treat yourself and read about twenty pages a day because the descriptions of Bruno's cooking really should be savoured. Looking forward with anticipation to my evening 'portion' of Capella's wonderful tale was as tempting as anticipating a meal at Italy's best osterias.
If you're a fan of food writing (Nigella, Nigel Slater, Alastair Little), and if you enjoyed Lily Prior's 'Cucina', you are bound to love this book. I don't agree with another reviewer who criticizes the shallow characterisations - the book involves the reader enough to really care about the three leads, and the ending reaches an entertaining climax. In fact I think it could, and should, be made into a film. Anyway, the main role is the food itself, and anyone who reads this book will be rewarded with lingering memories of the taste, smell and vision of the best of Italian food; truffles, porcini, balsamic vinegar, olive oil...
A real treat for lovers of food and romance.
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Love Food,love Italy, Love Love
This was my first Anthony Capella book bought in a charity shop. I just could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Never been to Italy? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rainy Days
Food for thought
A thoroughly enjoyable read. The descriptions of the men of Italy and the food made we want to go there on the next plane. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kathleen Hallsworth
Amazing you can almost taste the words
I have never blushed whilst reading a book before, this book has awoken senses I never knew I had, plus it has given me a whole knew appreciation for food and the effects a... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Mrs S Newbold
a love story told through food
I chose to buy this book because I'm interested in Italian culture - food in particular - and because the reviews were quite good. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2009 by J. Mellor
Readable but not as good as his others
Was lent Various flavours of coffee by a friend and loved it so bought both his others.
This was very readable,but unfortunately I didn't find it anywhere near as good as... Read more
This was very readable,but unfortunately I didn't find it anywhere near as good as... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Harmony
Oh, Italia, that I were there for all your delights!
I salivated, was aroused, and shed an occasional tear over with this glorious book. I can put it no better than Australians Women's Weekly, 'Italiophiles, foodies and romantics... Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by Booknut
A recipe for a great summer read
Sink your teeth, your gaze, caress it with your fingers, and let the flavour of this book roll around on your tongue. This is a book to indulge the senses. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2008 by Aonia
A feast of Roman delights.....
I adored this book. Anthony Capella conjures up all of the sights, sounds and smells of the delicious Rome. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Aphrodite
Get lost in rome...
I bought this book to read on holiday.. but i ended up reading the entire book that night, the characters are belivable and the plot makes for good simple... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2008 by J. Jones
Lovely little read
This is a great, easy little story to read. It's definitely chick lit, but one of the better ones. Predictable story, but the description of food was wonderful. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2008 by Book Worm
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