The Book of Love

“A stunning, luxury book of love that you can eat” – Time Well Spent, ‘Best Valentines Gifts for Him and Her’

The Book of Love is the perfect gift for your better half, a dear friend, mother or even to yourself. Where the is love, there is life. The Ancient Greeks had eight words for love, all of which Melt has beautifully hand-painted following some of the greatest paintings on the history of Art.

Eros – Sexual Love: Venus Verticordia; Birth of Venus; Kama Sutra.

Philia – Friendship, Band of Brothers: Cupid & Psyche.

Ludus – Playful Love: The Swing; Horse Whisperer.

Agape – Spiritual Love: The Garden of Earthly Delights, Spring.

Philautia- Self-Love: Narcissus.

Pragma – Love of Fellowship: Lovers walking in the Snow.

Storge – Unconditional Love: Madonna Pazzi.

Xenia – Friendship & Hospitality: Fisherman & a Syren.

The chocolate section includes 12 delicious different chocolate bars, including our gourmet Amazonia dark chocolate, Madagascan red berry… our blonde pistachio plus a range of smooth milk chocolates like our loved sea salt or Love crunchy bar; guaranteed to delight each one of your taste buds.

Our books are completely plastic-free and sustainable! Melt is leading the way in the food industry towards a plastic-free future. Recycle, reuse and reduce is an important mantra for us as we work towards a zero-carbon footprint. One of the advantages of co-locating our kitchens together with our shops and locating them only in high street locations.

Approved by Time Well Spent magazine as one of their best ‘Valentines Gift’s for Him and Her’ and by the Observer ‘lovely choices and gentle surprises. My favourite was the gianduia bar’.