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so you are one of those "organic" types?, 9 Mar 2010

This is a surprising book. I expected it to be superficial and unbearable, but it turned out to be funny and oh so useful. Vicky is sassy, really entertaining, and well informed. She is like one of those great friends I love to disagree with at times. And I do disagree with many things she says (I'm one of those people she would call "organic". No pain relief during birth, breastfeeding, of course, and some yoga thrown in for fun), but I still want to hear what she has to say. The exercise issue? She rants on and on about how you should relax and give up exercising during pregnancy, but you know what? She then tells you to swim, walk and do some stretching, and lots and lots of Kegels. This… Read more

A stunning book. SIX STARS!!!, 26 Feb 2007

I wish I could give this book six stars. It is absolutely stunning. There is not a single item in it I wouldn't want to knit and wear. The idea that inspired it is fascinating, the book design is superb, the photography is magnificent. The garments are innovative, but they have a timeless quality and classic beauty that will make them a pleasure to wear for a very long time. I would like to thank the author for her amazing creations, and I hope she has more of the same planned...

Great for Italians too!, 28 Nov 2006

I have a confession to make: I am Italian, born and raised in Milan, and Jaime's is one of my favorite cookbooks ever. It sits in my kitchen right next to the big "authentic" Italian tomes on regional cooking, but it gets used much more often. The recipes are great, fresh and traditional with a few personal twists, plenty of flavor, and are all quite easy to make. Some of us love books with beautiful pictures, and he provides plenty. The book is a pleasure to look at. It may not contain a huge number of recipes, but I find that I never use those crowded, unappealing books anyway. Everything I have tried so far has come out beautifully, and I am not at all an experienced cook (even though I… Read more