Frida was en enthusiast, and every accasionn was cause for rejoicing. She celebrated birthdays and saints days and baptisms and all the popular holydays. The authors have divided the book into a eyele of twelve fiestas. Among them the Posadas (at Christmas), > the Day of Dead, the Mexican national holidays, and a gala celebration called ´The Meal of the Broad Tablecloths. ´ Included with the reminiscenses are more then 100 recipes for the traditional Mexican foods that Diego loved to eat and Frida loved to prepare. Amog the many illustrations are pages from Frida?s cookbook and notebooks, as well as vintage porteaits and reproductions of her paintings. Marie- Pierre has worked with Ignacio Urquiza ?one of Mexico?s leading photographers- to create pictures of the recipes in the Blue House and in other locations that Frida Would have Known and loved. These, and the still life photographs inspires by Frida?s painthings, combine to make a book as vibrant and exciting and inspiring as Frida herself. Fans will find Frida?s Fiestas > a welcome and invaluable addition to their libraries, newcomers will find it a charming introduction.