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A manual of sorts, exploring and explaining the ins and outs of love and friendship in the presence of food.

230 big fat pages, including a couple dozen delicious recipes.

A great gift for brides and especially grooms. Or anyone.

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As seen on Slate.com... " I buy every copy of this manifesto I encounter, passing it on to friends and lovers (or prospective lovers) with the hope that someday they'll apply its advice when cooking for me."
Nick Fauchald, Food & Wine, on Slate.com


Read as much of the book as you like at: cookingascourtship.blogspot.com

(Don't forget to scroll down the pages to find the footnotes.)



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