Customer Review: This book was a gem! So well written, so enjoyable, thought provoking, laughable that it was hard for me to see it end. I had never read any of this author's works before. After reading this book, I know I will read them all.
Customer Review: My husband and I have really loved watching the TV show and we hope to go to Spain sometime soon. While watching the show I felt like I should be taking notes on the great places they visited, But having this but is much better! I am looking forward to trying some of the recipes soon they look... more info
Customer Review: This is the most recent of three Lidia books I own and use. The Babas infused with Limoncello (Naples) was easier than I thought, the Beef Goulash (Trieste) from northern Italy a surprise, rivaled the recipe I love from Wolfgang Puck, and he knows goulash. The Marsala Scallopine dish (Sicily) was... more info
Customer Review: Ok, your husband is going to be hanged and unfortunately you can't help him. You've been abducted and are forced to care for a crew of yucky smelling men who are pooping blood. You then are stranded on an island miles from civilization, and several islands away from your husband. You must get to him... more info
Customer Review: I love this series so far, I am basically obsessed with it, and I was concerned about the reviews that said the FC was a boring read.
I couldn't disagree more.
Do you know when you go to the movies and you see this passionate love and then the movie ends with the wedding? Well, I... more info
Customer Review: Rick Steve's is 'right on' with his Italian Phrase Book and Dictionary. I actually used this book on my trip to Italy last summer and I loved it.
I learned to speak Italian by using Behind the Wheel - Italian 1 CDs on my commutes to work and while jogging.
I recommend you buy both... more info
Customer Review: This book IS like a little feast. A savory narrative about French culture and cuisine, peppered with tidbits about Australia, a hint of India and a good measure of the Anglo/American influences on this writer and his love of food.
BUT, don't buy this sweet/piquant morsel based on the Amazon... more info
Customer Review: We went to Italy in 2007 and used this book, it helped us out a lot. Knowing when things like museums and other sites would be open and when not is a big help. The night time walk through Rome that appears in this book was one of the highlights of our trip, it was absolutely beautiful.
The... more info
Customer Review: That is the question I kept asking myself through out the time I wasted reading this book. I too am an American who lived in Britain, albeit not as long as the author has, but I also married a Brit and have been an admirer and studier of their culture for thirty years. I was hoping to learn... more info
