What better combination than family, friends and food! For those of you who enjoy presenting something tailored to your dinner guests this is a little gem - a delightful potpourri of poems inspired by friends and members of the author's family and the special meals she has prepared when entertaining each and every one of them.

From simple recipes for soup and sharing platters to delicious desserts and main courses which would take pride of place at any dinner party, you are sure to find something to stimulate the taste buds. At the same time, you will be amused and touched by the poems, written with warmth, affection and humour, which reflect the author's closest relationships.

As a percentage of the proceeds will go towards Parkinson's research this book, both mouth-watering and funny, is a must for poetry-loving foodies who also wish to support this charity.

- Jan Campbell