How good is that?

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I have, finally, taken the plunge. With the prospect of a half a day in nursery/reception tomorrow, I have invested my not-yet hard earned cash in a couple of Barefoot contessa books, her At Home and Barefoot in Paris, one to arrive next week, the other next month. Nicely timed, isn't it? And a couple of Trish Deseine books, the Nobody does it Better book as featured in the Mail on Sunday (available for less than half price on Amazon) and one of her french cookbooks.... yes, that's right, it's actually in french, but I couldn't resist the title; Ma petite Robe noire et autre recettes. Yes, a little black dress book; How good is that?

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  1. Gill15 May 2007 at 19:53

    Oooh I'm envious...let us know when you try some of her recipes, her books are in my Amazon shopping basket but they're way down the list of things to buy right now!

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  2. picperfic16 May 2007 at 11:44

    oh no...I know I shouldn't have looked on Amazon....I'd never heard of this lady...Nigella, Delia, Mary, Elizabeth, so many I know and love and now I have a new one to look out for! Barry will be after one of these books I reckon!

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  3. Everything Stops for Tea16 May 2007 at 15:32

    Good for you chicky, money on books is never wasted!!!

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  4. Papoosue16 May 2007 at 18:48

    You see, now I'm going to have to go and look at these books over at Amazon...sigh...

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  5. andsewtosleep16 May 2007 at 22:14

    Thanks for the write up on the books. Now I'll just have to go and look (sigh). Mary

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  6. zabrina17 May 2007 at 00:54

    Hi Angel! I came to say hi and read your blog a bit. I will be back!

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  7. Anonymous17 May 2007 at 11:01

    Are these early birthday presents to yourself, when is it? Oh yes I remember the 23rd!

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  8. Cape Cod Washashore18 May 2007 at 03:42

    I am so embarrassed to say I don't own any of her cookbooks personally, but we've sold oodles of them in our cookshop! When the books first came out, we had a very hard time keeping them on the shelves because they were selling so quickly! Have fun cooking - I can't wait to hear how the recipes turn out! =)

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  9. Lizzie19 May 2007 at 03:42

    I ADORE the Barefoot Contessa. Its the only show left on foodnetwork that has kept its small origins and good "roots"- all the other hosts have become so "pop". Plus, shes gorgeous! My mom regularly whines and says "why can't I have her hair???"

    I do still like Alton Brown, too.

    Anyhoo, Ina's recipe for caviar dip is one of my very favorite holiday dips for entertaining. Its very light considering the contents, and displays so beautifully!

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