Neven Cooks 2

January 21, 2004 No Comments

Successor to the best-selling Neven Cooks with the criticisms we made of the first one anwered. Production values are upped, design and use of photography much more elegant. That and Neven’s stylish yet uncomplicated recipes should ensure the sequel’s success. and deservedly so.

Neven Cooks 2
By Neven Maguire
Poolbeg e£14.99

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