I picked up this book to add to my ABC collection and because I thought the idea was interesting—that our affinity for certain foods has an emotional connection. Now I have a thing for cupcakes. Almost all flavors and combinations appeal to me—I like the surprise of tasting something different. Virtue has a section on cake, addressing the probable meaning by flavor, none very positive—anxiety, fear, insecurity, etc. So, while I find some of her theories interesting, I’m not sure I buy it. It’s a nicely organized book though, with colorful illustrations.