""A breathtaking soup-de-force."" THRIFTING LOVE ""Take the soup. Leave the cannoli. Perfect cookbook for those who believe food is more than just sustenance. It's storytelling, connection, and a way to savor life itself. Whether you're an avid home cook, a lover of Mediterranean culture, or simply someone who enjoys a good tale told over a hearty meal, Everything is Soup will nourish your spirit of adventure, as you discover ingredients for the soul."" --CULINARY KITCHEN ""It's my new soup-osophy. If good food and cuddly reminiscences are an important part in your life you'll love Melanie Lutz's Everything is Soup."" --MARIA @ DELICIOUS DISHES ""Mel is a true rising star for nourishing the soul. Recipes are simple and easy to follow filled with a a lot of love and spirit of adventure."" --WE BELONG CLUB ""Heart felt soup recipes intertwine in a collection of warm-hearted Sicilian stories celebrating food, family, and the magic of everyday moments. With a mix of humor, wisdom, and a dash of old-world charm, this book invites you into bustling kitchens where generations gather, laughter spills like olive oil, and every simmering pot holds a lesson about love, resilience, and joy."" --CHEF JOANNE ""You can feel, taste, and even smell the wisdom and nourishment in this soup lover cookbook."" --HOLLYWOOD ORCHARD ""Soup is the universal language of love, with the power to build bridges, create connection and nourish the heart and soul of every one, everywhere. Melanie Lutz relates a love of creating connections with the foods accompanying moments of memory."" --BIG BRO ""Delightful memoir, manifesto, and easy to follow cookbook. It's about the lessons we learn in the kitchen and at the table-the flavors of love, the spice of rebellion, and occasional spicy regrets."" --COOKBOOK KITCHEN