Food and romance are two of life’s universal pleasures, so obviously there will always be a long list of quotes on this topic, historical and contemporary. Here are some of our top musings:
First we eat. Then we do everything else – M.F.K Fisher
My weakness has always been food and men – in that order – Dolly Parton
A gentleman seduces his lady’s mind before he even touches her body – Unknown
He was a bold man that first ate an oyster – Jonathan Swift
Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate – Alan D. Wolfelt
Seduction is always more singular and sublime than sex, and it commands the higher price – Jean Baudrillard
Life is a combination of magic and pasta – Federico Fellini
When it comes to romantic meals for two, always strive to create temptation . . . a glimpse of the pleasure to come – Seduction Meals
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch – James Beard
I always have champagne and gravlax in the refrigerator, because you never know when you’re going to have a reason to celebrate – Marcus Samuelsson
