The author & illustrator, MARY ALUSTIZA, of THE BASQUE TABLE, establishes her claim to "being in the right place at the right time," by having been married to Alfonso Alustiza, & (in their home) cooking & recording all the wonderful Family Recipes for many years. No ordinary cookbook this! but a very comprehensive educational & historical overview of the Basques & their migration to the western United States. In Stockton, California, Alustiza's Restaurant was a World Class landmark for over 59 years. Reading this book, with its rare & unique collection of Basque Lore & Recipes, plus many illustrations throughout, is like an adventure -- especially when told by someone who joyously lived it & was part of it. You will find Basque humor (very subtle) is both fun & delicious - from Drunkard's Soup to Mountain Oysters! with much culinary information along the way. THE BASQUE TABLE is a good read! You will be transported from the American West -- to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain -- back to the football stadium at Stanford University, & even (with the Alustiza Basque cook) to Mt. Everest in the Himalayas. Buen Provecho! -- Bon Appetit! ENJOY! Order from: Azitsula Books, 3327 Cove Circle, Stockton, CA 95204. 209-462-8617.