The Muse of Aroma and Taste offers the reader a collection of short stories, recipes, and anecdotes that explore food, love, and the senses in a single day. Recipes and stories from across the world and centuries are combined; some are simple fairy tales and others heartfelt explorations of love.

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Throughout the book the Muse of Aroma and Taste weaves all the emotions, flavors, and textures of love, thereby conjuring up a veritable feast of sensual, culinary delights for you to enjoy. Recipes and stories from across the world and centuries are combined; some are simple fairy tales and others heartfelt explorations of love. All are designed to lead you on a journey to love in all its splendor.
This glorious celebration of life, love, and food has the flavor of The Tales of 1001 nights and Scheherazade.
Each story, crafted with beautiful words of emotion, color, and light, brings the meal and the food to life. The recipes that follow allow the reader to become part of the story when they follow the instructions to create the dish. Thereby experiencing the energy of the food, its appearance, smell, and taste as the thread of the storyline weaves its magic and ties all the senses together.
This book was a delight to my senses and filled me with the desire to get into the kitchen and create the dishes that inspired the stories.
Food is the thing that unites us all. In order to live, we must eat. The tales in Tipsy Man cross geographical, cultural, and temporal boundaries, and in doing
so remind us of our humanity and that food connects like no other thing.
I particularly love the author's comments on the origin of the recipes and how they came into her possession. In truth, it is an act of love to share
your best-kept recipe secret with another. The Muses' voice sets the scene for each mealtime chapter and reminds us of the importance of time of day and with whom we "break bread".
A wonderful book to take with you on a voyage or to enjoy curled up in front of a fire with a hot chocolate to sip on and a warm blanket to snuggle into.
Thank you, Melody.

Ruthie Phillips |Clairvoyant Medium| Radio & TV Personality| Life
Coach based in Bath, UK.

"A Tipsy Man Goes Naked is a collection of quirky and intriguing short stories that are sure to leave you wanting more." – K.C.Finn, USA

"Delightfully sinful! Full of amusing and thought-provoking stories that make you look at love, food, and life differently." – Naomi Brock, Canada

"A delicious cast of characters, their stories and recipes satisfying and fulfilling." – Victoria Ugarte, Australia

"A Tipsy Man Goes Naked was absolutely delightful!" – Shelly R, UK

"A wonderful collection of diverse short stories perfectly paired with recipes to awaken your senses and inner goddess." – Alex Piscionere, USA

"A Tipsy Man Goes Naked is wonderful, whimsical storytelling at its best. What a delicious read this book is!" – Carol H, USA

"The Shopkeeper's Choice is absolutely delightful story and I'd be honored for you to use my recipe with appropriate credits." – Ian Hemphill, The Spice and Herb Bible, Australia

"I absolutely loved this collection… more please!" – Penny Taylor, Australia