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The Food of Love
Author: Anthony Capella

Book Information
Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
7

ISBN-13: 9780670033225 - ISBN-10: 0670033227
Publication Date: 7/2004
Pages: 320


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Paperback, Audio Cassette

Book Description:
The success of Like Water for Chocolate and Chocolat (not to mention their film adaptations), and films such as Big Night and Babette’s Feast confirms that fine food and romance are a winning combination. The Food of Love, Anthony Capella’s delicious first novel, follows suit and tempts readers to devour it at one sitting.

Laura, a twentysomething American, is on her first trip to Italy. She’s completely enamored of the art, beauty, and, of course, food that Rome has to offer. Soon she’s enamored of the handsome and charming Tomasso, too, who tells her he’s a chef at the famed Templi restaurant and proceeds to woo her with his gastronomic creations. But Tomasso hasn’t been entirely truthful—he’s really just a waiter. The master chef behind the tantalizing meals is his talented but shy friend Bruno, who loves Laura from afar. Thus begins a classic comedy of errors full of romance, culinary magic, and the sensual atmosphere of Italy. The result is a delightful debut novel to be savored by all readers of romantic comedy, connoisseurs of armchair travel, and the ever-growing audience for writings about food.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Vy T. (chefvtran) wrote on 12/23/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is my favorite book. I'm a trained chef and I enjoy a good story, so this book hits the spot. I like how the author doesn't put full recipes in the book as that is distracting, instead he incorporaes it into the story. He writes about Italian culture and history of food as well. What a cute story, it truly shows the power of food!

Joey S. (Joey) wrote on 10/14/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

"...a classic comedy of errors full of the culinary magic and the sensual stmosphere of Italy. The result is a romantic comedy in the tradition of Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne that tempts readers to devour it in one sitting."

A very sensual, sexual, and fun book full of vivid descriptions of Italian food.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Kathy J. (chocorose) wrote on 6/18/2008...


I both liked & disliked this book.

For me, it was a bit difficult to navigate through because of the way the author kept changing to different character's points of view.

The concept of the storyline and the characters were memorable.

Nancy A. wrote on 1/10/2007...


Food, romance, and Italy! A fun read.

Jilian V. (JayV) wrote on 9/7/2005...


It was an enjoyable read.


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