The Chick Magnet Cookbook was originally conceived for men who felt unprepared or awkward in the kitchen. However, as the cookbook progressed there was an overwhelming response by women who were also interested in the ease of the recipes. It is an invitation to join in the celebration of both food and friendship during this time when the sacred dinner hour has been compromised by technology and the demands of work, family and daily life. This is village cooking without the culinary complexity.