"Don't read this book if you're hungry. You might eat it." - Simon Beaufoy, Oscar-Award-winning screenwriter, Slumdog Millionaire "I enjoyed this book very much. It has great charm and is colorfully written, sensual and evocative" - Joanne Harris "A well told and charming tale that explores our culinary differences" - Charles Campion, Food Critic, Evening Standard "For anyone who loves food, and who cares for character, the book's a banquet." - Simon Callow