The Food of Love: A Novel
3 journalers for this copy...
Bought at the Friends of the Library book sale to bookcross.
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From the Publisher
”A fantastic book… makes you feel like you're there in Italy”
—Jamie Oliver
In Anthony Capella's delicious debut novel, 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 Tommaso, who tells her he's a chef at the famed Templi restaurant and begins to woo her with his gastronomic creations.
But Tommaso hasen't been entirely truthful—he's really just a waiter.
The master chef behind the tantalizing meals is Tommaso's talented but shy friend Bruno, who loves laura from afar. Thus begins 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.
“Evoking the sights, smells and flavors of Italy in sensuous prose, this lively book also features recipes for readers to create (or just dream about) Bruno's food of amore.”
—People
“[A] well-fashioned fable.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“A lighthearted and entertaining novel set in the Eternal City … reading the book is like going to your favorite Roman trattoria.”
—The Washington Post Book World
Author Biography: Anthony Capella spends part of each year traveling in Italy. He is based in London, and this is his first novel.
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From the Publisher
”A fantastic book… makes you feel like you're there in Italy”
—Jamie Oliver
In Anthony Capella's delicious debut novel, 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 Tommaso, who tells her he's a chef at the famed Templi restaurant and begins to woo her with his gastronomic creations.
But Tommaso hasen't been entirely truthful—he's really just a waiter.
The master chef behind the tantalizing meals is Tommaso's talented but shy friend Bruno, who loves laura from afar. Thus begins 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.
“Evoking the sights, smells and flavors of Italy in sensuous prose, this lively book also features recipes for readers to create (or just dream about) Bruno's food of amore.”
—People
“[A] well-fashioned fable.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“A lighthearted and entertaining novel set in the Eternal City … reading the book is like going to your favorite Roman trattoria.”
—The Washington Post Book World
Author Biography: Anthony Capella spends part of each year traveling in Italy. He is based in London, and this is his first novel.
Released 16 yrs ago (3/1/2008 UTC) at
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Sending to ladiibbug who won it in the February US only swap.
Happy Reading!!
Sending to ladiibbug who won it in the February US only swap.
Happy Reading!!
3/10/08 Arrived from Wss4 - thanks so much! Italy is a favorite book setting for me :-) - TBR
12/20/08 Romantic Comedy, set in Italy, centered around food/restaurants
Laura is in Rome studying art when she meets Tommaso, a handsome waiter at a famed restaurant. To impress Laura, Tommaso tells her he is a master chef. Tommaso's shy roommate Bruno is the chef, and in a Cyrano de Bergerac twist, Bruno secretly cooks for Laura, while Tommaso takes the credit.
This is a funny, LOL comedy, a total joy to read! Lots of eccentric local characters, wonderful recounting of the behind the scenes happenings in the restaurant kitchens (and Tommaso's own kitchen!).
If you like romantic comedy, books that "take" you to Italy and explore the sights, sounds and tastes, or if you are a "foodie", you'll enjoy this funny comedy of errors book.
Can't WAIT to read more of this author :-)
Laura is in Rome studying art when she meets Tommaso, a handsome waiter at a famed restaurant. To impress Laura, Tommaso tells her he is a master chef. Tommaso's shy roommate Bruno is the chef, and in a Cyrano de Bergerac twist, Bruno secretly cooks for Laura, while Tommaso takes the credit.
This is a funny, LOL comedy, a total joy to read! Lots of eccentric local characters, wonderful recounting of the behind the scenes happenings in the restaurant kitchens (and Tommaso's own kitchen!).
If you like romantic comedy, books that "take" you to Italy and explore the sights, sounds and tastes, or if you are a "foodie", you'll enjoy this funny comedy of errors book.
Can't WAIT to read more of this author :-)
Journal Entry 5 by ladiibbug at Donated to Paradise Library Book Sale in Paradise, California USA on Monday, February 23, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (2/24/2009 UTC) at Donated to Paradise Library Book Sale in Paradise, California USA
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2/24/09 February is "Love Your Library Month"! Donating to library book sale
2/24/09 February is "Love Your Library Month"! Donating to library book sale
Bought the book for $1.50 from the Friends of the Library booksale. Just started reading it so can't give a rating (above). First time I've come across a Bookcrossing Book, but like the idea. I've left books in public places before, but not 'officially' for another person to take and read, just hoping someone would. :)
CAUGHT IN PARADISE CA USA
CAUGHT IN PARADISE CA USA
