Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Cristinas Tuscan Table or Little Black Apron

Cristina's Tuscan Table

Author: Cristina C Cook

Praise for Cristina's
"Take one crazy Italian woman, put her in a kitchen, turn on Puccini, pour her a glass of Tignanello . . . and you end up with magic."
-Jamie Lee Curtis

"Lunch was perfect at Cristina's . . ."
-The Wall Street Journal

"Go early for a table at Cristina's . . . for exceptional fare and civilized comfort."
-Wine Enthusiast Magazine

"There are restaurants like your home--warm, welcoming, and comforting. And there are those that excite your culinary imagination. Cristina's is one of the very few that is both."
-Carol and Scott Glenn

"Signora Cristina is a remarkable woman. Her restaurant is a place where we all meet, and for good reasons: her food is delicious, nutritious, and beautifully presented."
-Nunzio Cimino



New interesting book:

Little Black Apron: A Single Girl's Guide to Cooking with Style and Grace

Author: Jodi Citrin

Even the busiest, most kitchen-clueless woman dreams of one day making the perfect egg salad sandwiches for ladies' luncheons and baby showers. But until then, she's stuck in her kitchen for one, where she can't tell a can opener from a whisk, haricots from Gruyere, or carmelized from caramel. And even if she could, cooking herself dinner from scratch is the last thing on her mind when she leaves for work in the morning.

That's why The Little Black Apron is the accessory for women in their 20s and 30s. Whether fresh out of college or on her own after a messy breakup, any woman who's on unfamiliar footing in her kitchen will feel like M.F.K. Fisher in no time. Nutritionist Jodi Citrin, chef Katie Nuanes, and writer Melissa Gibson offer tangible solutions to healthy and simple cooking, along with hilarious commentary on what it's like to be all grown up and single. This book provides the 4-1 on essential utensils, pantry staples, and basic cooking techniques for more than 100 delicious and nutritious recipes.

With The Little Black Apron, a woman on the go needn't neglect what's important in her life, whether that's dating, friendships, or work. Armed with the tips and quick prep ideas on every page, she'll have dinner on the table in no time.



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