What people are saying about Pregnant Bitch.

“It is often said in the cookbook world that every idea has already been done. "Pregnant Bitch, a Cookbook" has proven everyone wrong. Aria's opinionated, hilarious, and creative voice weaves the moods and desires of her pregnancy into the fibers of a beautifully executed cookbook. Yes, her pregnancy dictates what she cooks and when she eats it, but by the end of the book the offerings include recipes we all want to eat morning, night, and noon! From the simplest breakfast smoothies and baked goods to extensive menus with recipe ideas that span the globe, I was inspired to start cooking from this book immediately! What a joy to be find a book that inspires me to cook while narrating the ups and downs of pregnancy in the most personal and authentic voice I've heard in a long time.” 

— Amanda Haas, Cookbook Author and Founder of Amanda Haas Cooks

“Your poor father. This distinguished arts eminence and his daughter’s book is “Pregnant Bitch.” Funny.
You’re funny. Ballsy and funny.”

- Alec Baldwin

“Aria is the real deal on all levels. Not only is her food refreshingly down to earth-  her sense of humor, irony, and vibe is a recipe for not taking it too seriously and getting comfortable in the kitchen! Pregnancy for me was  a turning point in terms of just eating totally intuitively although it had been a long time since I was super "hard core"with any diet... Ultimately its just being authentic which is what I love so much about her!”

— Meredith Baird, Vegan Chef, Cookbook Author and Founder of Nucifera Body

“Despite its namesake, Aria Alpert Adjani has created a debut cookbook that we non-breeding bitches salivate for as much as any expectant Mum. Every consideration in PB is curated with tastebuds in mind, and it shows. Underneath that breezy wit is a thoughtful and sophisticated foodie, for whom cooking is clearly an avocation-if not a therapeutic art form. Listen folks, not much delights me in these strange times, but I can say that Arias book has me nodding, drooling, and making new shopping lists. I may not be pregnant but if it looks like I am, it’s probably because I made every delectable recipe in Pregnant Bitch- and ate it myself.”

— Mirran Raphaely, Co-Founder Beyond Brands

“I’ve been a fan and follower of Aria since discovering her on Instagram reciting old movie lines in self videos shot while cooking in her kitchen.  Her theatrical heritage, dry sense of humor and colorful language combine to make for great entertainment.  Turns out her cookbook is just as entertaining.  Her first book, “Pregnant Bitch: A Cookbook” is one of a kind.  With the same edgy wit, humor, and language you’d expect from Aria, her diverse and delicious recipes are set among her personal snippets and stories.  Gorgeous watercolor illustrations and whimsical artwork weave thru the pages.  Set in the context of the seasons of pregnancy and motherhood, this book is not about pregnancy: rather it’s a book about eating in seasons.  The reader will surely enjoy these morsels, her storytelling and cooking, paired together as much as I did. “

—  Joan Smith, Owner of Rancho Meladuco Date Farm”

“Don’t let the title of this book throw you. Although pregnancy was the genesis for this collection of tasty accessible recipes, it is the charmingly raw unbridled voice of Aria that makes it so compelling.  The book is divided into four main menu chapters but also pretty much sums up the spirit of the author: salty, spicy, bitter, and sweet. (Anyone who follows her on Instagram will know what I am talking about). “

— Sarah Lonsdale, Co-Founder Remondelista and Creative Director at Clé Tile

“No one knows cravings like pregnant women know cravings, but you don't have to be pregnant to appreciate Aria Alpert Adjani's visceral, sensual and hilarious take on the food we all desire. Whether you're cravings change with the trimester or the season, this book presents an entirely new way to think about what to cook. “

— “Merritt Watts, Creative Content Director at William Sonoma

“Just exactly what this post menopausal grandmother needed for my cycles of hunger!  The organic and incredibly clever way Aria has organized her gorgeous cookbook around pregnancy trimesters of appetite speaks to our need to nourish ourselves at any age and stage of life.  Beautiful illustrations accompany Adjani's wisdom in funny and moving passages throughout her scrumptious recipes. “

— Alison Anders, Filmmaker and Writer

“You don’t have to be pregnant, or even a mother, to appreciate Aria Alpert Adjani’s tart, sweet & salty chronicle of her first gestation told in cookbook form. Her recipes will make you want to “..get your ass in the kitchen. Have fun.” Immediately! For those who are pregnant, I can only imagine that Aria’s compelling story of how she navigated cooking through the trimesters of nausea and cravings to the birth and feeding of her newborn, will resonate, comfort and empower. 

Aria’s thoughtful pantry list is especially applicable for SIP now and it will make you better prepared to cook spontaneously anytime. I stocked up on spelt, almond flour, dates, turmeric root, sesame seeds and sweet rice flour so I could make Banana Bread with Dates and Walnuts (definitely adding dark chocolate), Golden Turmeric Toddy and Toasted Sesame Cookies to start.  Her savory recipes and thematic menus are mouthwatering, approachable and appealing; carefully building depth of flavor by layering unexpected ingredients like saffron in the caramelized onions topping Spelt Flatbread. Reading Pregnant Bitch will make you hungry, feel better about letting go in life and will definitely make you smile out loud.”

- Carrie Brown, owner Jimtown Store, author The Jimtown Store Cookbook