comments on barefoot contessa

[Domy]

Hi everyone, I was wondering if you could give me your feedback on the new barefoot contessa cookbook that just came out? I know that she is quite popular in the US and that she has already come out with 3 if not 4 books (?)... so was wondering what the latest one is like before ordering it..???
many thanks!
domy

[mudbug]

Hello Domy,

I'm sure someone here will comment, but in the meantime you might want to check the reviews here.

Is this for yourself or a friend?

[Domy]

Hello, yes this is only for me.. trying to get some new ideas... Thanks!!!

[castironchef]

Check the reviews on amazon.com.

[Headless Chicken]

My mother loves watching her and it annoys me when she keeps comparing my methods with Ina's, "Oh, Ina did it this way using such and such nonbaked"

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She is great though, simple, doable at home recipes but still very fashionable like a practical Martha Steward...all the nice at 1/3 the cost. She has a number of cookbooks but also books on entertaining too. I have the http://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Conte...e=UTF8&s=bookswhich has come in handy every once in a while.

[saraskitchen]

I have the new barefoot contessa book and I really like it. The recipes aren't groundbreaking, but the ones I've tried have been good and there are many more I plan to make.

Sometimes I just don't have the time or patience to try to follow a recipe that has 25 ingredients and 10 cooking steps. Ina's recipes are perfect for when you want good food quickly. Although I always reduce the amount of butter/oil, it's just not necessary.

[shipscook]

I only own "Barefoot in Paris" and love it. Been going through and reading all the little stories that go with recipes, beautiful!

Nan