Cafe Mima Cuban Cookbook Cocina Cubana

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Summary: Bad Cookbook Pretty Pictures
Review: This book is very deficient on the basics. For example, in the directions for Ham Croquette anybody attempting to make béchamel as directed by the book will end up with wonderful wallpaper paste. Save your money there are much better Cuban cookbooks.

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Summary: Too basic
Review: This is a case of judging a book by its cover. I bought this book for my brother as a gift and decided against it. It is not a book I would recommend to someone who is looking for more than just the basic three or four recipes. It is definitely overpriced for its contents. It was useless since even my brother already knew how to cook the few recipes in it. I have since found a better book (for a better price) "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen" by Mary Urrutia Randelman. This has over 200 easy to follow recipes.

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Summary: An authetic tribute to Cuban heritage
Review: This is perhaps on of the most wonderful cookbooks I have encounter! Each authentic dish is a tribute to Cuban heritage and is certain to tantalize the most discriminating palate. The recipes are written in such a simple and concise manner that not much is left to question. Aside from the simplicity and well thought out directions, the beautiful photography provides helpful hints on serving and presentation. I applaud Ms. Perez efforts on this publication and for all of the wonderful culinary delights contained therein.