SIMPLE RECIPES FOR EASY & ELEGANT EATING! From humble immigrant origins to a 50-year career in the kitchens of producers, politicians and Hollywood stars... Fanny has fed a young Rob Reiner as his nursery school cook, catered parties for Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, served as private chef to the President of Paramount Pictures and even cooked Passover dinner for Marilyn Monroe! With "My Mother"s Cookbook" Fanny brings all the warmth of her kitchen into YOUR home with east recipes and straightforward advice. With hearty, healthy recipes and delightful homespun kitchen wisdom, she tells great cooking stories that"ll have you reading this book as much for the interesting anecdotes as for the unusual recipes! Fanny will teach you to make: ACCESSABLE APPETIZERS; SAVORY SOUPS; DEEP DISH DINNERS; DESSERTS TO DIE FOR. All with the added spice and professional skills of Fanny herself - offering her guiding hand and warm words of encouragements and advice. It"s as good as having Fanny in your kitchen, cooking along with you step-by-step, making your meals a delight for family and friends.