Vincent Guerithault's book is filled with easy gourmet delights. For those too busy to spend hours in the kitchen, but love to eat meals that taste like we have, this is the cookbook to buy! I was fortunate enough to meet Vincent and sample one of his dishes at the California Wine and Food Festival. Of the fifty or so chefs in attendance, including Wolfgang Puck, his creme brulee and basil raviolli was by far the best in at the festival.

Vincent Guerithault has a keen understanding of classic cooking techniques and the ability to infuse the flavors of the southwest. His innovative and delicious recipes are truly easy to follow and the results have been rewarding.

I ve been reading many books on the subject, but It s the first time I really see a study not based on second hand and printed sources.

The author starts from the point that such a complex social phenomena must be studied on the particular points i.e. from the original manuscripts in a particular region, and not the contrary.

He also reviews previous studies on the matter and points out
their mistakes that sometimes became legends accepted for those not interested in a serious research.

It is also a must for anthropology/Psychology students.

While this publication is older, the information provided by Midelfort is still the most detailed and complete analysis of the witchcraft accusations in Germany. Not only does Midelfort address the huge number of trials which occured in Germany between the years 1562 and 1684, but he also explains the connection that these trials had on both the Protestant and Catholic villages in this time period. Anyone who is interested in the unique witch trials of Germany should own this book!

I found the book well written, with Ms Roberts' delivering a colorful portrayal of western history. As a resident of the Nogales - Patagonia - Sonoita area I found her work verifiable and acurate, providing myself and by family a valuable source of information on our local history.

A side note: The Pennington family homestead was recently rediscovered and preservation efforts will hopefully save the remaining structure.

This book was extremely excellent, and life-like. Ms. Virginia Culin Roberts did an excellent job writing this book. Way to go Virginia!

This is a very good book that fills a definite need.

It is very easy to use, because it is organized like an encyclopedia (although nowhere near as large), with entries listed alphabetically. Each entry is between one paragraph and half a page in length.

The book covers a nice range of topics. It covers the standard myths and legends in a very condensed way that gives you the gist of what you need to know so when someone says "this shows the Raven stealing the Sun" you'll know why that's important.

The author also covers everyday items in a native's life, like clams and coppers, and tells why these things are important.

The third type of entry is totally mythological beings, like Sisiyutl, and tells just enough to get a good sense of who each is and why it is important.

The breadth of the book is excellent, as the author also covers things that are rarely covered in other books. For example, the Heron was not uncommonly used as a crest and in artwork, but it is almost never even mentioned in other books. This book has it.

The title is somewhat misleading, however, because it does not really explain the meaning of Northwest Coast art, per se, but rather explains the meaning of the things that are depicted in the artwork.

For example, the entry on Beaver goes for 8 paragraphs talking about why beaver is important to the people for its fur, along with some of the myths and legends and Beaver's place in the world of mythological creates. Right at the end of the entry, the author finally gives 3 sentences telling us the characteristics of a beaver as it is depicted in the art in order to help you identify a beaver carving or drawing. So you understand the meaning of the THING, but not of the ART. Some of the similar types of entries don't even tell how the thing is normally depicted.

If your primary goal is to understand how the art is created, or how to identify the various creatures by looking at the artwork, or even how to draw it yourself, this is not the book for you. the few pages in the appendix are well done, but far too brief. Instead, get "Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast" by Stewart, "Learning by Designing" by Gilbert and Clark, and "Northwest Coast Indian Art, an Analysis of Form" by Holm.

If you want more extensive descriptions of myths and legends, there are a large number of books available. Also, this book has very little in the way of artwork or pictures. It is very text-oriented.

Nonetheless, if you want a handy, easy-to-use, easy-to-read book that is more broad in its coverage than any I've found so far, and at the same time gets right to the point in each entry, this is the book for you. It is well worth having as part of your library.

I have a very large collection of cookbooks, love to read them, love to cook and eat good food, and truly appreciate good cookbooks. This book is one of my favorites! If you appreciate Southwestern Cooking, get this book. There are no pictures here; so many bypass this in favor of one of the many beautifully portrayed cookbooks. However, this book should be the serious cook's primer for this delicious cuisine.

Unlike several of the trendy cookbooks, I have not had a problem following any of these recipes. I could wish that nutrition amounts (carbos, fat, sugar, etc.) were supplied, that was not such an issue in 1985.

There were many cookbooks on the table, but this one caught my eye. The recipes are easy to read and not crowded in small print. The ingredients are what one can easily find. I especially liked knowing what city and state the recipe came from and the group that submitted it. There are no repetitions and recipes are not long and involved. It's my favorite cookbook of the 80 I still have. And when I saw that I could get the rest in the series through Amazon, I'm ordering tonight. I had been thinking of writing the publisher to order the others, but now I don't have to. It will definitely be one of the nicest cookbooks you will own.

I can't say enough about how useful this Travel Smart guide was on our recent trip to the Southwest. As Daniel Gibson claims, he only includes the best of what there is to see and do, only the best places to eat and stay. All this info is rated 1-4 stars and we found the ratings to be surprisingly accurate compared with our own opinions. The book is so organized that it's easy to find what you're looking for; places are cross referenced for easy research. We kept the book with us and read ahead about what was coming up as we traveled. Prices were either right on or close to present charges. Descriptions were interesting and fun to read, and detailed enough to help us decide whether or not we wanted to stop at each attraction. If you only want to take one book along on your next trip to the southwest, you won't go wrong with this one.

My Mom gave me this book when I moved out and got my first apartment. I wasn't much of a cook then, but I learned many easy, traditional dishes from this cookbook. The directions are well-written and easy to follow, and this book has the only successful recipe for Prickly Pear Jelly I've ever tried!

Feeling hungry? Want to know a bit of the history behind the food on your plate? Arizona Eats! has everything you need, from fantastic recipes that make your mouth water and your belly rumble, to interesting facts and brainy tidbits that satisfy your need to know as well. If you really enjoy Southwestern cooking, Carol Haralson has done it all for you in a tidy, attractive package. The cover illustration grabs attention and drags you right into a wonderful world of food, Arizona style! This book is a wonderful gift idea for anyone who collects cook books or likes to EAT!

All you need to know about the care, handling and cooking of chiles is right here in this delightfully well-written book by a couple who obviously have great reverence for this southwestern cooking staple. Full of historical notes and preparation tips...this is more than just a recipe book! It is even great bedtime reading -- it makes you go to sleep dreaming of eating chiles in everything and smelling them roasting in the oven! Kudos to Mary Lou and Jim for THE ULTIMATE CHILE BOOK!