“Rodríguez writes with verve, confidence, and endless humor.”—New Mexico Magazine
“The blending of cultures is everywhere apparent in the hybrid volume. . . . Sharply observed, often hilarious.”—HipLatina
“This multi-artist is a self-declared ‘packrat,’ not only of stories but also of images, and, I add, recipes. She has picked through her stash and combined the findings into one long, interesting and tasty story.”—Story Circle Book Reviews
“A hearty savory stew of storytelling that will delight, amuse, and inspire anyone to write down and remember the most important stories: the stories of family. Put on your apron and get to work!”—Denise Chávez, author of The King and Queen of Comézon
“Full of soul and wit and surprise and wonderfully powerful language. The narrator of these tales is a wise woman who never shrinks from the hard facts. She has guts and grace. A reader can’t help but fall in love.”—Sawnie Morris, author of Her, Infinite
“A delicious feast of rich storytelling, fantastic myths, remarkable multicultural family sagas, and culinary dysfunction in bizarre yet beautiful kitchens across the Southwest and Mexico.”—John Nichols, author of The Milagro Beanfield War
