CityMama's™ Stuff People Send Me

Table Talk: Food, Family, Love (A cookbook)

I never say no to receiving free books and Table Talk by Carol McManus with Brenda L. Horrigan is a perfect example why. O how I loved this cookbook! The book highlights simple, fresh, good recipes designed to bring families together at the table. It's divided into sections like: The Dinner Table, The Breakfast Table, The Weekend Table, and each section boasts simple classics like roast chicken, butternut-apple soup, macaroni and cheese, stuffed chicken breasts, and vegetable ragout.

The warm and sunny photos that accompany the book are stunning. I'd like to move to Martha's Vineyard (home of the cookbook's author) right now. I'll definitely visit someday and hope to share an espresso and tasty treat at her cafe.

What I liked about this book: Everything. The recipes are inviting, not intimidating and focus on fresh seasonal ingredients. The photographs complement every aspect of the book.

What I didn't like about this book: There wasn't anything I didn't like. This book is a culinary gem.

Cost to you: $22.95 (cheaper on Amazon)
Cost to me: Free

Sex and the City The Movie (The Book)

Two copies of the Sex and the City book arrived on my doorstep recently. Yes, now people just send me stuff, books especially, without asking first. I don't mind when it's books. I really like books.

This book highlights the storyline, backstory, and all the clothes in the SATC movie with lots of pretty pictures.

What I like about it: All the clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, make up, and hair from the movie photographed and talked about. Nuff said. Even Miranda's ridiculous wardrobe. What did Cynthia Nixon do to piss-off the costume department so badly?

What I didn't like about it: It wasn't 10 times longer.

Cost to me: Free
Cost to you: $19.77