A Taste for Love: A Romantic Cookbook for Two (Hardcover)

~ Elizabeth Harbison (Author), Mary McGowan (Author) "This menu takes you back to the days when Williamsburg, Virginia, was the center of the Colonial world..." (more)
Key Phrases: Beau Monde, New England, Windsor Toast (more...)

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In Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night, the Duke Orsino opines that music is the food of love, but he was wrong--food is. Indeed, passion and the palate are inextricably linked, and lovers through the ages have known that the stomach is the surest way to the hearts of their beloved. A Taste for Love subscribes to that well-known aphorism, but authors Elizabeth M. Harbison and Mary McGowan leave nothing to chance; in addition to mouth-watering meals, they've included everything from snippets of romantic poetry to decorating advice and what music to play in order to get you and your loved one "in the mood."

The book is divided into eight sections: "Breakfast in Bed" gets the day off to a good start, and "By the Fire" is guaranteed to turn the heat up. "Table for Two" offers romantic restaurant-style dinners, while "Perfect Picnics" cooks up portable meals for romance on the go. "Light Love" is for calorie-conscious lovers, "From the Garden" gets vegetarians in the mood, and "Songs of the Sea" offers love on the half-shell. Finally, you'll always have Paris with "Bar and Grill," a collection of bistro-style meals that will make you feel like Bogie and Bergman. With such dishes as Herb-Roasted Tomatoes with Romano Cheese, Soup de Provence avec Pistou, and Chocolate Kahlua Soufflé, what's not to love?

Product Description

In the spirit of romance, A Taste for Love presents an imaginative selection of menus—plus romantic verse, decorating ideas and music selections—designed specifically to stir a lover's passion. Create the ultimate in intimate dining experiences with such tantalizing treats as:
- Soupe de Provence avec Pistou
- Angel Hair Pasta with Braised Garlic
- Simple Oven-Baked Beef Stew
- Herb-Roasted Tomatoes with Romano Cheese
- Pleasantly Puffed Scallops
- Chocolate Kahlúa Soufflé
- Broadway Cappuccino Custard
- Raspberry Torta
and much more!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (February 3, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517147920
• ISBN-13: 978-0517147924
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,615 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little cookbook, April 9, 1999

By A Customer

I just love this little book. I have many, many cookbooks to choose from and I've gone back to this one for several dishes already in the last two months since I've purchased. Although, I have not yet made a full menu as it recommends, taking pieces here and there has been just as wonderful. The dishes are gourmet in their presentation and ingredients, but not complicated to prepare. Perfect when cooking just for two on a nice quiet weekend.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious!, March 5, 1998

By A Customer

I was widowed last year, so I picked up this book for the small portions and not the romance. I was pleasantly surprised at the thoroughness in the range of recipes. You can find just about anything you want here. I recommend this book to anyone who cooks for one or two. Helen Dargi

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book for the heart and taste buds., August 15, 1998

By	Chris Platt (Nevada USA) - See all my reviews

A Taste For Love is a wonderful book with recipes to delight the taste buds, poetry to move a lover's soul, and helpful suggestions to put you in the mood for romance. And, you don't have to be a hopeless romantic to use it. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to put out an impressive meal.