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Frida's Fiestas: Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida Kahlo [Hardcover]

Marie-Pierre Colle , Guadalupe Rivera
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Book Description

September 20, 1994
In the tradition of the best-selling Monet's Table, Frida's Fiestas is a personal account in words and pictures of many important and happy events in the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and a scrapbook, assembled by her stepdaughter, of recipes for more than 100 dishes that Frida served to family and friends with her characteristic enthusiasm for all the pleasures of life. Full-color photographs.

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In the tradition of the best-selling Monet's Table, Frida's Fiestas is a personal account in words and pictures of many important and happy events in the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and a scrapbook, assembled by her stepdaughter, of recipes for more than 100 dishes that Frida served to family and friends with her characteristic enthusiasm for all the pleasures of life.Full-color photographs.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 1st edition (September 20, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0517592355
  • ISBN-13: 978-0517592359
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It's great . . . I love the stories, the pictures, and the recipes instructions are very clear. Janet V. Iglesias  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
This book made me see her as a less tragic figure. Raye Ann Swarts  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
What better way to celebrate the life of Frida Kalho and the wonders of Mexican cuisine! Jana L. Perskie  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fiesta Of Food, Art And Frida! October 29, 2003
Format:Hardcover
Beautiful illustrations highlight this delightful treasure house of Mexican recipes and fascinating anecdotes of Frida Kahlo. Guadalupe Rivera, Frida's stepdaughter, has gathered here favorite recipes for more than 100 authentic Mexican dishes, that Frida Kalho served to family and friends over the course of her life. This wonderful collection also contains family photographs and some wonderful reproductions of her paintings. Ignacio Urguiza transports the reader, through his glorious photographs, to many of Frida's favorite places, including her blue house in Coyoacan. Urguiza's photos of exotic dishes and settings are visually stunning.

The book is divided into twelve chapters, one for each month of the year, each section a fiesta for the palate and for the eyes. There is a description for every festival and family event celebrated here, along with photographs, illustrations and fond memories, all woven together to provide a fabric of Mexican life and Frida's life. Events celebrated here include Frida's wedding to Diego Rivera, a Mexican national holiday, dinner after the opening of one of Frida's exhibits, Frida's birthday and the Feast of the Holy Cross. From an unusual recipe for black Oaxacan mole, an exquisite sauce of chilies, nuts, spices, tomatoes, garlic, onion and Mexican chocolate, to fresh corn tamales, squash blossom budin, lamb with drunken sauce and delicious meatballs in chipotle sauce, this is a book that will stimulate your senses. All the recipes are easy to follow and the results are marvelous.

I bought this book as a birthday present for a friend and wound up buying another for myself. Reading "Frida's Fiestas" is a cultural experience in itself. What better way to celebrate the life of Frida Kalho and the wonders of Mexican cuisine!
JANA

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Viva La Vida" January 11, 2003
Format:Hardcover
In this beautiful, lavishly photographed book, the celebratory life of Frida Kahlo is recreated month by month. Each chapter covers a joyous cause for festivity beginning with the month in which Frida and Diego Rivera were wed in August. Prior to the chronoligical following of a month in the life of Frida, the daughter of Diego invites you and entices you to join her in her recollections of the joyous side of Frida's life. Guadalupe Rivera, professor of law and also a writer under the name Guadalupe Martin recounts her life experiences and memories based on her early years as a witness to life in the Kahlo/Rivera household. The unabashed sunny account sets the table, so to speak, for the culinary delights. The reading is insightful and for the most part not a rehash of other accounts available , most notably the definitive(now with Selma Hayek on the cover) Hayden Herrera biography or the nearly as compelling book by Martha Zamora entitled The Brush of Anguish. The writing is concise and gives a glimpse into the life of Frida based on short vignettes providing you with an intimate portrait. You will find the stories delightful and complimentary to the fabulous photographs. The full color pictures are works of art. It is not just the colorful plates and settings but the entirety of the photographs. Each is magnificent, the design and layout of each picture is a testament to Mexican photographer Ignacio Urquiza, whose works have illustrated several cookbooks. The sumptous and exotic dishes are only part of the beauty. The settings and location of the photographs are visually stunning. You are allowed to take a peak into the house in Coyoacan, complete with antiques and recreated table settings. You can also see some of the places Frida enjoyed visiting such as the floating gardens of Xochimilco. All in all this is super book with fantastic recipes and easy to follow directions to create your own festive occasion. It is an excellent cookbook . Highly recommended for your culinary delights. This book will help you celebrate with cuisine from Mexico and give joy as Frida entitled her last painting, "Viva La Vida."
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars alegría de la vida November 17, 2002
By Moneil
Format:Hardcover
This is a charming, joyful book in a delightful format. The chapters cover a different celebration for each month of the year and begin with personal anecdotes from Lupe Rivera's experiences of the magical times her step-mother created for their family and friends. The impression one gets is the Rivera's loved to eat, especially Diego, and celebrate all the events that came their way with Frida as the instigator and creator of these moments. The bonus is the foods described in each story appear in the menu at the end of each chapter with colorful photographs to entice. This is the real charm of the book, giving the reader a true sense of connection to the story. One does not get a complete picture of Frida from this book, nor does the author intend to do this. It is simply the happy remembrances surrounding the celebrations of their lives, the events that connect a family.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars hoped for more pictures of Frida Kahlo's house
This is a great book for authentic Mexican cooking with ingredients you may have never heard of previously. Read more
Published 3 days ago by She's On Target!
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love to cook
Interesting story, wonderful recipes. I ordered a copy for my sister for her birthday. I have made one recipe by request for several potlucks.
Published 20 days ago by cantabile
5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Beautiful book
You will not regret this book for Frida's art work and being a great cookbook as well. The recipe's are for the Mexican palate.
Published 3 months ago by Charles B Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Frida,s Fiestas Recipes and Reminiscences of life with Frida Kahlo
the recipes are fantastic. the ceremonies for special events when these foods were prepared are part of the traditions that were followed. the book is easy to read and follow.
Published 4 months ago by Gloria Arganda
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures, Delicious Recipes
Many new recipes -not the same ole, same ole. But, even the same ole recipes have a slightly different twist. Highly recommend.
Published 4 months ago by Raquel A. Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Arrival time excellent...the book is worth reading if one loves Frida as it has some biographical content and the recipes are great. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Suzanne Gilliland
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice historical context of food.
If you are ever interested in these times and people and you like to cook, then give this book a try.
Some recipes will have to be updated since they used a lot of lard. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jorge E. Hernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious reading, luscious artwork
The author, Guadalupe Rivera, invites us into the family home of her childhood, and into the daily lives of her parents, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, two of Mexico's most... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Patricia Rains
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
For the people that love to cook this is a great book. The recipies are easy and very mexican authentic.
Published 21 months ago by Michi
5.0 out of 5 stars Frida's Fiestas cookbook
I bought 3 used copies of this book. Two were for gifts and one was for myself. The descriptions of the books were very modest. Each book arrived in phenomenal shape! Read more
Published on February 3, 2011 by Kristina Brewer
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