5 comments about Cooking from Quilt Country : Hearty Recipes from Amish and Mennonite Kitchens.

1. Cooking From Quilt Country is by far the best cookbook (and I have many) that I have ever seen. Whether you want to lose weight or gain weight , recipies can be adapted for your own use and taste . Best of all, recipies can be done "by the book itself". I would honestly say this could be the only cookbook one woulld ever need and definitely would make a lovely gift!



2. book received in great shape and took less then four days to receive



3. COOKING FROM QUILT COUNTRY is a pleasure to read. The title comes from the fact that Amish and Mennonite people are famous for their quilt making skills.
   
   This book gives a little background of the Mennonite and Amish sects and how they came into existence. The roots of the two groups originated with the Protestant Reformation and the Swiss Anabaptist movement. The leader was a Dutch priest by the name of Menno Simons.
   
   This very informative book is filled with wonderful recipes and many photographs. Because the Mennonites and Amish have traditionally been farmers, they're also known for their wonderful foods. There are recipes for everyone here, but I was especially interested in the different vegetable dishes that are presented.



4. The recipes are hearty and filling, taste and look great too. My husband raves each time something new comes from this book!



5. What can I say I'm perpetually busy with three small boys and cooking always seems to allude me culminating in constant eating out.
   
   I have several cookbooks, either the kids won't eat the recipes I make, they taste awful, or it's to expensive with all the ingredients.
   
   This book is an absolute jem for the mother who needs to be able to fix a simple meal, quickly, and without all the ingredient fuss. Most of the recipes in here call for flour, butter, oil, lard, sugar. You know your basic staples.
   
   My kids love these recipes. The apples I made in brown sugar, fantastic. Tastes just like Cracker Barrels. I also like the fact that when your cooking this way the preservatives are at a absolute minimum, which is great.
   
   For those of you who commented on how healthy this book is please look into your history books or pictures of your grandparents. You can't find the fat person. I've been to several countries and America is by far the fattest. The other countries all lacked skim milk, low fat this, fat free this, and corn syrup in everything.
   
   I am by the way overweight and haven't gained a pound from this book. Moderation my dear. I've actually lost weight. Great book, I highly recommend.

5 comments about Creme De Colorado Cookbook (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry).

1. This cookbook is one of the best all around cookbooks ever.
   I use this one for so many dinners and I love how it gives
   you suggestions on what to serve with the entries.



2. I have over 200 cookbooks, I often times go to sleep reading cookbooks and I relate to the world in many aspects through my stomach. I love food and cooking. This is definitely my most-used cookbook, I don't know how many times I've looked for a recipe, finally gotten this book out and there it was all the time. I consult this book first. I have several Junior League cookbooks, this is my favorite. Everything I have cooked out of this book has been good. Don't even think about it, just buy this book. You won't be diappointed.



3. Likely you too have scanned or even invested in those recipe collections to fund a worthy effort, either not expecting to use the recipes or had to search through to find those that one even would want to attempt. Not the case with this collection of the Jr. League of Denver! And over half-a-million in print to date! You'll want one before it goes out of print!

   This is large, rich colleciton that is well thought out, organized and bursts forth with uniqueness, creativity and breadth.

   Some unique features are its individual sections on Colorado Wild, Mexican and HealthMark Modifications. For example, the game section using Colorado abundance of wildlife is buy a doctor who is in to this, who gives recommendations on preparing to remove gaminess and to improve flavor and maintain health.
   How about Wild Pheasant Stroganoff! Indicative of the stuff you'll love finding here and trying.

   Also a plus to this delight is notes which accompany most all of the recipes that tell about alternatives, serving suggestions, history where the dish came from, etc. Adds zest for us foodphiles!

   One can easily see why so many other reviewers have raved about this -- it enticed me to try it. I think you will enjoy using this collection too!




4. This was the first cookbook my parents bought me when I moved out. It's the cookbook I turn to when entertaining. Favorites include the mustard chicken in phyllo and maroon bell cheese spread. Guests always ask for the recipes.



5. I have purchased book for a cousin as I've had tremendous success with
   many recipes in this book and value it.

5 comments about Simply Classic: A Collection of Recipes to Celebrate the Northwest.

1. This is a GREAT cookbook. I have had it for 5+ years, and I still use it all the time. I can vouch for the salads, soups, and entrees especially. I have not made many of the desserts, but I would not hesitate since everything else I have made from the cookbook has been so successful.



2. If there is a bad recipe in this book, I've yet to find it. You can always count on whatever you make being a hit. I've given this cookbook to several friends. They agree. The recipes are easy to follow with results you can depend on. This book should be a basic in every cook's kitchen. A perfect gift, too.



3. I grew up in the Northwest and live in Arizona. I love this cookbook and decided to share it with friends this year so I purchased 3 for gifts. Every recipe I have tried has been a hit with my family and friends. Simply Classic - The perfect title.



4. I've had this cookbook for years, and it remains at the very top of all the cookbooks I own for being used again and again. I can't even count all the recipes I make regularly from this book (we're talking weeknight meals!): Mount Rainier Chili, Harvest Bisque, Spinach Salad with Warmed Shallot Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Potato Salad, (extensive salad section - all amazing), Tortellini Picnic Salad, Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Peanut Sauce, Salmon and Salmon Chowder, Salmon with Cilantro Pesto, Rosemary Walnut Chicken, Apple Blackberry Crisp... I could go on and on, and I just picked a few of the recipes we use all the time. Rarely is there a cookbook where you actually cook most of the recipes in it. The recipes are all sophisticated and unique and so yummy. They are not full of difficult ingredients, just good basic stuff with a better twist. This is pretty much my desert island cookbook - if I could only take one cookbook with me to a desert island, this would be it. The only problem is that around here, almost everyone I know owns and worships this cookbook. I once brought Tortellini Picnic Salad to a potluck lunch, and someone else brought it too!
   Bottom line: Amazing, amazing cookbook. You will never regret having it. I predict it will become your favorite!
   
   (By the way, it is much better than Celebrate the Rain, the Seattle JL's next cookbook - which is good, but I don't think anything could live up to Simply Classic.)



5. This is a really wonderful cookbook which I have owned for years. I often go back to it to discover new recipes, as well as my tried-and-true favorites. Add it to your cookbook library! A+

5 comments about The Berghoff Family Cookbook: From Our Table to Yours, Celebrating a Century of Entertaining.

1. I just had to update some of you. The Berghoff Restaurant has reopened under the name '17 West at the Berghoff'. It is run by Carolyn Berghoff in the same location. I have been there twice. Much of it is the same. There are some things that have been 'modernized' if you will. But the ambience is the same. The waiters are young college kids. That is probably the biggest change. I heard that the name will return to Berghoff but not sure when.
   
   I haven't tried the recipes in this book yet but they look good. I have enjoyed reading the Berghoff story.



2. Was one of my favorite restaurants and I was surprised that the book had all my favorite recipes and more. Great book - better than I had imagined and full of wonderful German recipes and the addition of new ones from the catering business. Explained things better than most books. All around great buy.



3. I too grew up with the Berghoff Restaurant. Trips with my Dad on business often led to lunch there. I was VERY disappointed in the book. I wanted a walk down memory lane. The first part of the text did that, but the old favorite recipies just petered out too fast. I have my own catering co. in Ca. and have for 20 years. Just what I didn't want was HER catering book. I wanted to celebrate "The Berghoff" . Just because she is a Berghoff doean't mean the cookbook was about "The Berghoff". Should have written your own catering cookbook, not sailed in on your ancestors coat tails. (Plus, you don't cut corned beef with the grain as it said. Against the grain! If not, you've got strings, which I never had at "The Berghoff" Maybe she cuts it with the grain.



4. I bought it as a gift for my sisters birthday who in turn also gave it to me as a gift for christmas in December 2007. Excellent recipes and nostalgia.



5. The Berghoff Family Cookbook: From Our Table to Yours, Celebrating a Century of Entertaining
   
   Although the authors added some non-authentic recipes, the originals which are included are spot on. Try the creamed spinach - follow exactly. Lovely!

5 comments about 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix.

1. This is the first 101 Things book I tried. I love the design (spiral with plastic cover) and the simple recipes. It doesn't feel like work to make a quick dessert anymore. Plus I learned things I didn't know. Like how to make cookies with a cake mix.
   
   I highly recommend this and all the other books in the series. 4 out of 5 stars because I really like cookbooks with pictures and more recipes would be nice. (I guess that's why they started the 101 MORE things do with ... books.)
   
   Michele in Utah
   Very busy mom of 4



2. This is a great book. I bought this for a friend. The Lemon cake is one I have make about 50 times. Everyone asks for this one.



3. Great Book! Everything I've tried is wonderful and I highly recommend this book. Especially if you want to make something in a hurry that's not exactly from a box (just kinda sorta). The recipes are all great tasting and easy/quick to prepare. It was also shipped in a timely manner and in the condition as described.



4. I like to cook, but I've never been much of a baker. 101 Things To Do With A Cake Mix changed all that! Even with a cheap box of supermarket Brand-X cake mix, I can whip up something that delights the company and absolutely amazes me!
   
   Trust me, please... You will actually turn out baked goods that will make you wonder how you ever managed to do it.
   
   Folks, believe ALL the good reviews, and plunk (very little) money down for a little book that will make you the star baker of your circle. No one will ever think of throwing a barbeque, dinner party or luncheon without you ever, ever again!
   
   Go for it!



5. Gee, I feel like a bully being critical of this book that so many others have praised, but. . .
   
   Many of the recipes are almost identical but have different names or the most insignificant ingredient change. For example, the old favorite "Gooey Bars/Cake/Brownies" recipe appears many times, albeit with different names, sometimes with nuts, sometimes without, sometimes with chocolate chips, sometimes with white chips, etc.
   
   Same thing with cookies. There is a basic recipe for making cookies out of a cake mix, and most of us have enough imagination to substitue M&M's for Reese's pieces, or a chocolate cake mix for a yellow for a lemon.
   
   And there are probably inadvertent ommissions such as the oven temperature.
   
   If you're an experienced cook, you will probably find this too simplistic. If you're not experienced, or not very imaginative, then you'll probably enjoy it.

5 comments about Bundt Cake Bliss: Delicious Desserts from Midwest Kitchens.

1. All recipes are excellent but I wish it had pictures! It's a very good recipe book



2. Bundt Cake Bliss is an appropriate title for this cookbook. So far, every recipe I've tried has come out deliciously. And friends and family are taken aback by the presentation itself.



3. I have only used the book once at this point, but the tunnel of fudge cake was delicous. I am planning a luncheon next month and will be making at least three cakes from the book. I am sure they will be great.



4. So far I've only made the Maple Corn Coffee Cake, it was truly delicious and easy to make. Most of the ingredients were already in my pantry, the only thing I had to buy was buttermilk. I made the cake to take to dinner, as dessert. It was so good that, instead of insisting that I take the leftover portion home, my niece offered to swap some of the leftover main course for the leftover cake.



5. Blame Bonny Wolf, author of EATING WITH MY MOUTHFUL, essays developed from her NPR reports. Her chapter on the Bundt pan was irresistible. I went to the back of the closet, retrieved mine and bought this book, largely on the basis that it is endorsed by Ms. Bundt (Dorothy Dalquist). With the exception of the chocolate mayonnaise cake that I must have screwed up somehow (I probably should have left it in the pan to cool longer before upending it on the rack--it arrived in pieces), what I have made thus far has worked. I am anti cake mix, so about half the recipes are not for me, but there are enough that are from scratch to make this worthwhile. I've served the low-fat chocolate cake without anyone guessing, so the recipes do work.
   
   Why I've nicked it a star: Where's the editor who would have caught the reference to pans, when only one pan is called for? Or the editor who would have noticed that one need not turn to page 136 for the peanut butter frosting recipe because it is also already on page 66 with the cake recipe that calls for it? Or that the two peanut butter frosting recipes are identical except for the amount of peanut butter? There are no photos to suggest how to decorate with frosting (really, I don't know, I only know how to do a Jackson Pollock effect with icing or a glaze). The homespun comments are cute but stop short of obnoxious. In fact, they can be enlightened (there's a "coming out" cake).

5 comments about Texas Cowboy Cooking.

1. I am from Abilene and have eaten at Perini Ranch a number of times plus am writing a cookbook myself. loved the book and the colorful photos and the recipes look fun.



2. Wonderful in all respects- the recipes are excellent ways to fix good substantial food, written understandably. Outstanding pictures and commentary. I have been a Texas Panhandle cowboy and New Mexico rancher.
   Have cooked for hunters and working crews and own an extensive array of gourmet cookbooks. This is the one used for our recent holiday, and I have given 3 of them to friends since. Don't think this is rough food - it's the kind that everybody loves.



3. This is the best cookbook I've ever used. Everything is so simple and delicious. Tom Perini really knows his stuff!



4. Absolutely wonderful. The recipes are easy and tasty. The pictures are beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone. I have eaten at Perini Ranch and the recipies are just like those they serve.



5. This truly is cowboy fare...not Texas fare so if you are looking for very basic recipes, this is the book for you.

5 comments about Canyon Ranch Cooks: More Than 200 Delicious, Innovative Recipes from America's Leading Health Resort.

1. I have just started using these recipes and find that the flavours fuse, without any one ingredient overriding the others resulting in flavourful food and interesting ingredients. It did take a few trips to the market to find some of the ingredients used, but now that our pantry is fully stocked, we will certainly be trying more recipes.



2. Canyon Ranch Cooks: More Than 200 Delicious, Innovative Recipes from America's Leading Health Resort
   The layout of the book is fantastic. There is a section in the front that gives you a checklist of equipment to set up your kitchen for healthy eating. There is also a food pyramid with healthier modifications and specifics. The recipe pages are easy to read and the photography is very appealing.



3. Frankly, I expected more from Canyon Ranch. After reading Mark Hyman's wonderful book UltraMetabolism (he was medical director at Canyon Ranch for ten years), I am stunned -- STUNNED -- to find that Canyon Ranch Cooks is full of recipes calling for refined sugar and processed flour. Twenty years ago, just cutting back on those toxins and substituting baby food prunes was about as good as you could do. Not today. Not with the plethora of truely healthy foods available and the cutting edge information available about what havoc refined sugars and flours wreak on your body.
   
   You'd never know it from this cookbook, but there are wonderful substitutes for sugar (and I'm NOT talking about Splenda or any of the other chemical concoctions....Agave Nectar is healthy, affordable, easy to use, readily available and very low on the glycemic scale). Any cook dedicated to real nutrition has figured out how to use whole grains (whole wheat flour, soy flour, chick pea flour, even Quinoa) instead of All Purpose Flour. All Purpose Flour. You've GOT to be kidding me! If your intent is to get serious about your health, this cookbook flunks on a grand scale.



4. I've been doing the ultrametabolism diet and many of these recipes work for me. Lost 16 lbs in 8 weeks and feel so much better. Not for the faint of heart or those who don't like to cook as eating healthy can unfortunately be expensive and you certainly don't want to waste excellent ingredients. Well worth the try.



5. Great and easy transaction--fast shipping and product arrived in great condition. I would definitely recommend this seller!

5 comments about The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Classic Stories.

1. As a big fan of the Little House books I was really excited to get this cook book. It is full of great info and is good for learning about how they cooked (and what they cooked) in the past. I wouldn't plan on using it as a day to day cook book, but for something fun or to understand the Little House books better, it's a great buy.



2. I loved reading this book after reading all Ingalls-Wilder's books this summer. The history behind each recipe and the obvious attention to detail make this an excellent book for any Little House fan. I've made about 8 recipes so far with great results.
   
   I was really looking forward to "Fried Apples and Onions" from Farmer Boy and was expecting something different than what the final outcome was (more of a steamed dish than a fried one). The Light Bread and Light Biscuits were raved about as well as Bird's Nest Pudding (a new favorite for us). The fried salt pork with gravy was an unexpected triumph, even if too salty. The corn dodgers were okay, something my family is not accustomed to. The Rye 'n' Injun bread was very different than anything we've ever had-surprisingly sweet and the rye flavor packs a punch. The doughnuts were excellent-something I'll probably be expected to repeat soon. Really looking forward to trying the molasses on snow candy-just waiting for the snow!
   
   I was looking forward to trying my hand at cheese making but found that the instructions were incomplete. Three entire paragraphs for this recipe ended without finishing sentences-maybe an issue I should bring up with the publisher. Otherwise, this review would be a solid 5 stars. (Update on the Hard Cheese recipe that was incomplete-I have gone back and forth with the publisher on this and it comes down to the fact that the 3rd edition of this cookbook-whether hardback or paperback-was edited poorly. They have sent me 2 'replacements', and both had the same problem as the book I received as a gift. They were very nice about it and told me to donate the books to the local library, but I'm still missing a complete recipe. Very disappointing!)
   
   I would agree with others that this is a book to be enjoyed WITH your children and should not be considered a children's cookbook. I enjoyed reading the included excerpts from the Little House books to my family as we ate each recipe and look forward to trying more recipes in the near future. I have a large collection of cookbooks and even cater to small groups occasionally, but this book will be treasured for those times I can enjoy in the kitchen-just for fun.



3. This is a great compliment to reading the Little House books. As a homeschool mom I know that the kids want to experience the same things that Laura and her family did and this si a really fun way of bringing the books to life! You'll learn how to make crackling corn bread, Ma's baked beans and a green pumpkin pie! This is another wonderful addition to our family library and yours as well!



4. We bought this to supplement our unit study and have really enjoyed the recipes. This book also adds lots of extra information, not just on the Ingalls and Wilder families but, on farms of the time and farm house kitchens.



5. Even if you never cook any of these foods, this is fun reading for Little House fans. The book is crafted so excerpts from the books which mention the foods are included with the recipes. I haven't tried cooking any of these, but most recipes seem doable. Good for LHOTP collections.

5 comments about The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant.

1. As my cookbook collection continues to grow, this book remains one of my favorites. It is a well written classy book that I personally admire. It is definately a book for foodies and not a quick reference for some quick dinner ideas.
   
   The recipes are very obviously real and tested and if one wishes to acheive the best results do not try to take shortcuts. As far as finding certain ingredients, there is a wealth of resources availible online and virtualy any ingredient that you can imagine can be found if you look.



2. I have not eaten at the restaurant, and I have no special culinary skills outside of being a good home cook. In fact, I can rarely follow a recipe.
   
   This book is a really fun read, and inspirational. Some rather mundane foods, like stale bread/onions/greens/cheese come together in a most divine way, with lots of variations possible and suggested. It's called a Panade.
   
   The big revolution here is salting meat and waiting for the herbs to seep in for a couple of days - a dry brine. Genius, and totally effective.
   
   I think the recipes are easier than they look. I am not put off by a three page description because once you read it, it is your own. Not intricate technique, just great ideas!



3. The book was bought as a gift. I looked at it and I do not know if I would purchase a copy for myself. Some of the ingredience might be difficult to obtain if you do not live near the coast. The recipies seemed advanced.



4. zuni is my favorite san francisco restaurant. i bought this book for the chicken recipe, the restaurant signature dish; it works perfectly and satisfies a life long goal of making a perfect roast chicken. have only glanced at other recipes.



5. I was eager to purchase this book after tasting the best "Roasted Rosemary Potatoes" I have ever eaten in my life at a friends house. I am a simple cook, but love good food. This book is beautifully written, and does not intimidate me. I feel as if I can make every recipe and make it successful because Judy Rodgers will walk you through each step. I have not tried a recipe yet, but will soon. I am just enjoying reading it right now. You really want to savour this book as you read it.