The book is beautiful with lots of great pictures. The colored cover looks exactly like the dust jacket as opposed to some plain cover used in most hardbound books.
However, this book is more than just a pretty cookbook you put on your coffee table. It's full of great and inspiring recipes. It has inspired me to eat healthy and use more fresh in-season produce in my cooking instead of serving my family something frozen or canned. Some recipes call for ingredients that are only available in upscale supermarkets (truffle oil, some gourmet cheeses, prociutto, pancetta, creme fraiche). But don't let that turn you off. I have learned to use things that I have never used in my cooking before and it's been a fun adventure. The recipes emphasize fresh ingredients and simple preparation.
However, this book is more than just a pretty cookbook you put on your coffee table. It's full of great and inspiring recipes. It has inspired me to eat healthy and use more fresh in-season produce in my cooking instead of serving my family something frozen or canned. Some recipes call for ingredients that are only available in upscale supermarkets (truffle oil, some gourmet cheeses, prociutto, pancetta, creme fraiche). But don't let that turn you off. I have learned to use things that I have never used in my cooking before and it's been a fun adventure. The recipes emphasize fresh ingredients and simple preparation.
