The Cookbooks of Amanda Hesser

filed under Food & Cooking

So far, Amanda's books have followed an unsual and appealing formula -- a one-to-one blend of charming memoir and excellent recipes.

While she only has two cookbooks to date, a third will be available soon and there's already a fourth in the works.

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edited by Amanda Hesser

This book is scheduled to be published in the Fall of 2008. Dare we suggest that it would make a wonderful holiday present?

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by Amanda Hesser, illustrated by Izak

Amazon readers say:

"Simply a treat."
"What goes better together than food and life? Nothing!"
"Charming story."
""Holly golightly" Does food."

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by Amanda Hesser, illustrated by Kate Gridley

Amazon readers say:

"An unusually charming read."
"Rare & very special."
"Fabulous story within the recipe context."
"Wonderful; captures the rustic french garden and cooking style."

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