Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love: 101 Stories Celebrating Special Times with Family and Friends... and Recipes Too! [Paperback]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Amy Newmark (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 22, 2011 | Series: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Food is an expression love – both the romantic kind of love and the comforting kind of love between family and friends. With its savory, sweet, and sometimes spicy stories, this book will stir up memories, sprinkle in laughs, and warm hearts of readers.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love will stir up those delectable feelings and memories that certain aromas and tastes always bring. Readers will relish in the succulent and tasty stories on how love and food together played a flavorful part in life, leaving them with a divine aftertaste and a pungent yearning to read more.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are co-founders of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Amy Newmark is publisher and editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; Original edition (November 22, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935096788
• ISBN-13: 978-1935096788
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Like a plate of Comfort Food November 23, 2011

By Gina Schild

Format:Paperback

This latest edition of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series focuses on Food and Love, two things that are often intermingled. The stories in this book range from those of newlyweds just learning to cook, to children helping in the kitchen, to foods and recipes that are made in memory of a loved one who has passed away. This is a perfect book to get to read if you only have short snippets of time (such as waiting at the doctor's office or on going on a flight) as most of the stories are only 3 pages long. This book makes an ideal gift for Food Lovers, cooks and anyone who enjoys uplifting and inspiring stories. There are even recipes included, should you feel inspired to replicate some of the dishes in the book. I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs a comforting read this holiday season.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Book for Foodies! November 26, 2011

By Stephanie M. Davenport

Format:Paperback

This book warms the heart of foodies and those who are fond of traditions and making family memories. A great book to grab and read by the fireplace this winter or share with family and friends during the holidays.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Recipes were Included!!! February 14, 2012

By lohmalinda

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

If you EAT, you have to love this book. There are no smells, but the stories will stir up memories and bake your senses. Without frying your brain, you will toast the writers who have sauteed their stories into FOOD bliss! Can you tell this is another of my favorites? Not quite as good as Chicken Soup's INSPIRATION FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART, (my all time favorite) but it sure comes close.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice May 2, 2013

By Kritter

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These books are always super nice and fun to read. Bought as a gift and she really like it a lot.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series January 31, 2013

By Judy Schweer

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Have purchased lots of this series to give as gifts. Purchased this one to have on hand to use as a gift but have not used it yet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Soup for Food and Love. December 12, 2012

By ECU Student.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love: 101 Stories Celebrating by Jack Canfield is interesting as most of them are but not as good as a few of them were so far (Gardener). Thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: Food and Love July 7, 2012

By C. A. Webb TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

There is something about food that not only connects you to those you care about but is a great conversation piece when it seems you can't find the right words to say. In this Chicken Soup for the Soul installment you get a bit of both worlds.

The contributors share how they were able to create dialogue in the kitchen or were able to use food as a way of bringing people together and bringing each other together. I smiled at the story where the mother used "magic" in the kitchen to get her daughter to eat. And then there is the account of the husband who was able to use the simple act of preparing a meal to show how much he appreciated what his wife had been doing for him and the rest of the family.

Regardless how you slice it (smile), FOOD AND LOVE do seem to go hand in hand. I know every time I am able to prepare a meal for my grandmother or a family event it always makes it taste better when you include a piece of yourself into the recipe. Speaking of recipes, you'll find some of them as well. Just make sure that you don't forget the most important ingredient in everything you bring to the table: LOVE.

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love this Series! June 21, 2012

By fredamans

Format:Paperback

I always reach for a book from this series when I am feeling my lowest. Yes, I have bad days like everyone else, and these stories always pick me up. It doesn't even have to be relevant to my situation, it's just nice hearing inspirational stories of strength, faith, love, respect and perseverance.
Food and Love didn't disappoint either. The best part is, the food lover in me got recipes! And you know I had to pick one to try. Tonight we tried the Cauliflower in Spicy Tomato Sauce.
MMM...
It accompanied other things, but we'll focus on this dish from the book.
It was an Indian flavor, which is my absolute favorite! It wasn't very hard to make at all, and it tasted delicious. My only criticism is to cook the veggies a tad longer than required in the book, but it's also per taste.
I think food lovers will enjoy the book for the recipes and the great stories that are all food related.
I definitely recommend!