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Cookbook Review: “Ruffage,” Abra Berens

Pros: Some decent basic instructions Cons: Very uneven and unbalanced recipes Rating: 2 out of 5 I haven’t had much room or energy to cook since moving a couple of years ago, so I haven’t been buying many cookbooks. Part

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"Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey," Jill O’Connor

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 Review book courtesy of Chronicle Books. This is my fifth review in

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"Coffee," Betty Rosbottom

Pros: Great balance between technique & recipes; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos Cons: None Rating: 5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Chronicle Books.   I adore coffee and, in particular, coffee-flavored treats. It’s something of an obsession of mine,

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"Jewish Holiday Feasts," by Louise Fiszer & Jeannette Ferrary

I highly recommend this cookbook, particularly to anyone who enjoys sampling new foods and isn’t overly familiar with Jewish holiday fare.

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