Posts Tagged ‘recipes’

“Eat Me,” Kenny Shopsin

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Pros: Delicious, easy recipes! Full of character, humor, & history
Cons: Strong personality that won’t appeal to everyone!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Mollie Katzen’s Recipes: Desserts

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Pros: Handy easel design; simple recipes; delicious results
Cons: Although the book seems perfect for inexperienced cooks, it leaves some details out
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“The Big Book of Backyard Cooking,” Betty Rosbottom

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Pros: Delicious!
Cons: A few photos might be nice
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“One Bite at a Time,” Rebecca Katz

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Pros: Incredibly delicious & healthy recipes; wonderful tips regarding flavor; fantastic empathy for cancer patients
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Baking with Agave Nectar,” Ania Catalano

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Pros: Delicious & so much healthier!
Cons: Occasional mild structural problems
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey,” Jill O’Connor

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Pros: Gorgeous photos; tempting recipes; wonderful flavors; sugar levels that could kill you!
Cons: Some flavors aren’t as expected; O the excess pounds!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Pizza & Panini” (CIG) Erik Sherman

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Pros: A good basic primer
Cons: Make sure you read the info before using the recipes; missing details; no photos
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“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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“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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“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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