Aphrodite

Talking of food with a friend recently I remembered reading Isabel Allende's book about food : 'Aphrodite'. A sublime book full of insights into food and love. Mixing personal stories with fragments from history explaining the amorous nature of food. Did you know that when tomatoes were first introduced to Europe they were called the love apples for their apparent aphrodisiac qualities?

It is an extremely sensual book full of frank memories and tidbits of information all invaluable to the interested cook. I particularly liked her recipe for reconciliation soup.

A sensual delight.