"Culinary Encyclopedia" is not boring at all, but very informative! A series of books in hardcover and with colorful illustrations will be a wonderful gift for any woman: mom, wife, grandmother, sister, etc. Each of the books will tell about the most famous dishes from different countries of the world - from snacks to desserts. Some of the dishes may seem exotic to you, but try to cook them! Recipes in the books are presented for every taste - both for lovers of meat dishes and for vegetarians.