<p> From the cover of <i>Essence</i> to the stage at the Apollo, from reruns of her hit show <i>The Parkers</i> to her reality program <i>Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance</i>, Mo'Nique exults in the joys of being a large woman. Here, she explores the great love of her life—food. But this isn't food South Beach diet style. This is food with flavor, from chocolate and cream to sugar and butter and everything in between. </p> <p> In <i>Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted</i>, Mo'Nique's fondest food memories (like her mama's stuffed fish that blew up in the oven but made it to the table anyway) are accompanied by cooking tips (when in doubt, taste it to make sure), food strategies (gather everything in one place so you don't tire yourself out runnin' around the kitchen), and "what to wear if you're gonna go there" (because if done right, good food can lead to good lovin'!). </p>