"Since Mrs. Fisher wrote [ An Alphabet for Gourmets ], naturally it is witty, pungent and highly civilized, but also it has a special charm.It not only guides and titillates; it warms." -- Rex Stout, The New York Times Book Review "Full of sound counsel, shrewd observation, luscious memories of dinners eaten and wines drunk, and a lot of common sense spiced with personal recollection. It's a good mixture." -- J.H. Jackson, San Francisco Chronicle "Entertaining and knowledgeable.

" -- The New Yorker.