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The Food of Love (Paperback)

by Anthony Capella (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; New edition edition (19 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751535699
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751535693
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,444 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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'A romantic and sensual novel that’s full of wonderful recipes'

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Food of Love, 12 Jul 2005
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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A salivating and sensual tale of Italian food and love, 22 Aug 2004
This review is from: The Food of Love (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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Erotica for the palate, 25 Jul 2005
By Claire Lewins (Formby, Merseyside United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Having recently gotten engaged in Venice, this book suceeded in bringing back memories of how beautiful I found a country, whose appreciation for food and the experience of eating is almost sensual. I found myself having to visit a local Italian restaurant to fulfill my craving for veal and fine pasta about half way through the book.

If I hadn't been convinced of having the wedding in Italy and treating my nearest and dearest to a truly romantic wedding feast, I am now.

Whilst the storyline isn't complex and the outcome is pretty predictable, the writing is descriptive and beautiful without becoming too wordy. Definitely not my usual thing, but would recommend highly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 1 month ago by Booknut

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 6 months ago by Aonia

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 10 months ago by Aphrodite

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 12 months ago by J. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by Book Worm

3.0 out of 5 stars pizza
This is not fine dining but better than a kebab. Simple easy reading, nothing remarkable but good recipes.
Published 17 months ago by b.lops

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable slush
This was a predictable and silly love story but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't read it if you like well-written literature. I particularly liked the Italian food descriptions!
Published 18 months ago by love reading

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, but predictable and unsatisfying ending
Although I did enjoy this book and it was a page turner, I think it was more due to the fact that the food was described in such detail that it did leave you feeling hungry and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Shaw

2.0 out of 5 stars Drivel!
Sorry to say that I really did not think much of this at all. It was not at all what I expected, which was so much more from the reviews I read on Amazon. Read more
Published 20 months ago by LindyLouMac

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to tingle all your senses!!
As sad as it sounds i love this book soo much that i have read it 3 times over already.
Cappella writes so incredebly well and you can see,smell,and taste everything that is... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by S. Amos

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