"An imaginative but practical matchmaker, [Segnit] has a gift for pairing sometimes lackluster ingredients in a way that brings out the best in them and makes them more appealing as a couple than they ever were as loners. She shares an eloquent vocabulary with us in this delicious book." -- Wall Street Journal "Astonishing and totally addictictive." - Brian Eno "The smartest, most original compendium I've come across in donkey's years. It's not a formulaic collection of recipes with variations but a rich and witty and erudite collection of suggestions for arranged marriages of the very best kind: food on food.it's the kitchen equivalent of Match.com." -- Epicurious "The cure for dinner ennui.

a cheekily erudite, endlessly fascinating master list of flavor pairings both familiar and surprising.the entries get you dreaming of both exotic feasts and after-work comfort foods." -- Whole Living "It has intrigued, inspired, amused and occasionally infuriated me all year, and will for years to come." - Observer, Best Books of the Year "For new cooks and old hands in the kitchen, this book is a must-have and a must-read. Not only are the flavor combinations and recipes offered useful, but Niki Segnit's descriptions of each and every one are delightful to read. It's a combination between a bedtime read and a kitchen companion." -- GOOP "With utmost respect for classic pairings, Segnit boldly considers the chemistry and harmony of flavor and, ventures into unusual combinations for a perfect reference for the aspiring foodie." -- Chicago Tribune.