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Of all the food blogs-turned-book deals, Dusoulier's was the one I most eagerly awaited. Her writing style is as delicious as the recipes she offers-- it's flowing, easy, humorous, and very informative and never fails to remind me why I love cooking, eating, exploring, and sharing food. The recipes come with straightforward wine pairings and entertaining anecdotes; the accomanying photos make me want to lick the pages.
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For those of us who have missed Armistead's voice coming through the characters of Barbary Lane, this book is a visit from good friends you've missed for a long, long time. I'm so glad they're all back and that Armistead's style is as engaging, fun, and touching as ever.
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interesting perspective. africans want to know what tribe you are from, europeans want to know what country you are from, and americans want to know what you do for a living... very good story. (And this is from someone who really does'nt like Rush)
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Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen by Clotilde Dusoulier
vanessa, June 17, 2007
Of all the food blogs-turned-book deals, Dusoulier's was the one I most eagerly awaited. Her writing style is as delicious as the recipes she offers-- it's flowing, easy, humorous, and very informative and never fails to remind me why I love cooking, eating, exploring, and sharing food. The recipes come with straightforward wine pairings and entertaining anecdotes; the accomanying photos make me want to lick the pages.(17 of 29 readers found this comment helpful)
Michael Tolliver Lives: A Novel by Armistead Maupin
vanessa, June 17, 2007
For those of us who have missed Armistead's voice coming through the characters of Barbary Lane, this book is a visit from good friends you've missed for a long, long time. I'm so glad they're all back and that Armistead's style is as engaging, fun, and touching as ever.(13 of 23 readers found this comment helpful)
Fight Club 1st Edition by Chuck Palahniuk
vanessa, November 2, 2006
one of the most interesting stories ive ever read.(9 of 17 readers found this comment helpful)
The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa by Neil Peart
vanessa, August 27, 2006
interesting perspective. africans want to know what tribe you are from, europeans want to know what country you are from, and americans want to know what you do for a living... very good story. (And this is from someone who really does'nt like Rush)(7 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)