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Archive for the ‘Cookbooks’ Category

“Being Vegetarian” (CIG) Frankie Avalon Wolfe, M.H., Ph.D.

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Pros: Extremely comprehensive tips and hints; wonderful recipes
Cons: None that I can think of!
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook,” Elinor Klivans

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Pros: Gorgeous photos; tempting recipes; wonderful flavors
Cons: Structural problems; imbalanced flavors
Rating: 3 out of 5

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“Good Food from the Good Book” (CIG) Leslie Bilderback

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Pros: Delicious food; easy recipes; interesting history; helpful tips
Cons: Messed-up notes
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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“Coffee,” Betty Rosbottom

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Pros: Great balance between technique & recipes; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Olive Oil from Tree to Table,” Peggy Knickerbocker

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Pros: Fascinating guide; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Seasoned with Grace,” Eldress Bertha Lindsay

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Pros: Fascinating details about the Shaker community; some delicious recipes
Cons: More useful as a resource on the Canterbury Shakers than as a cookbook
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“The Big Book of Diabetic Desserts,” Jackie Mills, MS, RD

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Pros: Delicious results; creative approaches; wonderful tips
Cons: Some recipes still seem to have rather high sugar content
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Betty Crocker Whole Grains

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Pros: Delicious, simple, and reliable results; lovely photos
Cons: Jumps on the whole grain bandwagon without an entirely holistic view of ‘healthy’
Rating: 4 out of 5

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EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Pros: Delicious, healthy food; quick meals; handy tips; nice photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“New Good Food,” Margaret M. Wittenberg

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Pros: Incredible wealth of information on natural foods
Cons: A bit dry
Rating: 5 out of 5

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