Comments on: Book Review : Never Trust a Thin Cook

By: Erica

Erica — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:06:18 +0000

This book sounds amazing. I just added it to my ‘want to read’ list on Facebook.

And, I must say, your new site design looks absolutely stunning.

By the way, I included your link under ‘blogs to love’ on my links page at http://www.travelblissful.com/links

Great idea Erica! I hope you get the chance to read it- if you like Italy, you will love it I’ll return the link love, as soon as my link page goes up.

By: Darcy

Darcy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:10 +0000

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

By: Robin Locker

Robin Locker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:33 +0000

Thanks Kerrin. It’s an enjoyable read for sure! And your story is hilarious- something that would certainly happen in Italy

By: Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf

Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:27 +0000

Great write-up, I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to run out and get a copy. There are only so many books that can really make you laugh out loud. I would love to read this – and perhaps keep my husband up at night too !

Now… as for the thin cooks thing… ! A big thanks to Melanie for the shout out above. I have to confess – I took a cooking class in Italy years back and when I volunteered to help with the desserts, the rather large Italian lady who was running the class, took the whisk away from me. She said she didn’t trust me – I was too thin!

By: Robin Locker

Robin Locker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:54:24 +0000

Well, aren’t you thoughtful! You have three very lucky siblings, Barbara.

By: Robin Locker

Robin Locker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:51:34 +0000

Excellent idea Jess! Christmas is coming and I really think you’ll get a kick out of it

By: Robin Locker

Robin Locker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:21 +0000

Oh thanks so much for your kind words! So glad you like it. And I totally agree with you about *thin* cooks It is disheartening!

By: Barbara Winter

Barbara Winter — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:28:23 +0000

I am so delighted that you alerted me to this book. I share your enthusiasm and believe it will be the perfect stocking stuffer for 3 of my siblings.

By: Jessica, WhyGo Italy

Jessica, WhyGo Italy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:16 +0000

I hadn’t heard of this book before, but it does sound like a fun one. Will have to add it to my wish list.

By: Melanie@TravelsWithTwo

Melanie@TravelsWithTwo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:20:09 +0000

Robin, your new site is drop-dead stunning — congratulations!

I so love the idea of busting out laughing in bed in the wee hours that I’m torn between buying this book for myself (and my Parmesan-obsessed husband) and getting it for my oldest friend, who herself had a sexy, balsamic-filled Modena vacation not so long ago. Hmm…why choose?

In the meantime, the book’s title presents a curious conflict for me — recently met Kerrin Rousset of My Kugelhopf, a woman who is simultaneously very thin and obsessed with cooking. She pretty much breaks all the rules…but at least she’s not Italian.