yummy to the open minded
932516
Yummy in club soda and more healthy than soft drinks.  Not exactly like soft drinks but tasty nonetheless if you keep an open mind.
3980725
I like good. I like free. I especially like good and free. I particularly like good and free books. Don't let the title turn you off. At Table with the Lord - Foods of the First Century by E.G. White is not a religious treatise. It merely poses the question of which food might Jesus have eaten as a place to explore what foods were eaten and how they were prepared in the first century. It was far more interesting and much better written than I suspected it would be when I downloaded it to my Kindle.

Filled with fascinating history and even ancient recipes this was a delight to read. Did you know Jesus and his disciples likely drank beer? There is even a recipe for first century beer.

At 126 pages this is a quick but enjoyable read.
4496367
Great fun! Bruni is such an intelligent writer who now covers the political scene for the NY Times in their opinion section. Funny, satirical, spot-on analysis for the liberal/progressive sect. Back to the recipes, they are marvelous! All quite different and the epitome of yummy and comfort food as only chopped beef (not liver) can be!
2374828
This is a provocative thoughtful book which at the same time is entertaining and easy to read. The style is easy and conversational in tone so it is not intimidating to the lay reader. While expressing unsettling ideas about the universe, it does so in an inclusive and friendly way which makes it ideal for the lay reader. You can learn without pain. Have fun while exploring our most contemporary belief systems.
150355
Mmmmmmm ... thinking about it makes me want to order some more!
2074477
I have not read Vani's book but do follow her religiously on her blog and facebook.  I am an RD and appreciate her digging deeper into the REAL ingredients in food, that many people just assume are healthy based on the (many times misleading) food labels.
613499
I'm rather limited on my carb intake, and most desserts are verboten. But eating half of one of these bars is an absolute delight, and low in carbs/sugars as well. I love dark chocolate, love nuts, and love the salty-sweet flavor of these bars. Even if I were not on a low carb diet, I would still eat these. They are really delicious, and are a great alternative to the over-sugared desserts favored by most Americans these days. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
1666141
I haven't tried all the recipes but I am going to get to all of them. The selections are creative and yummy!
2553377
Nutella is awesome (In my personal opinion) and this book explains why from recipes, habits of consumers, etc. It was also a fun read for a Sunday afternoon as well.
2109632
I enjoyed playing with the recipes from Yum!

There are lots of reasons to love this book. I resonate with the food philosophy that Theresa shares in the book. Food is a source of pleasure and nourishment, both of which can be achieved simultaneously. The recipes offer a variety of simple to complex, beginner to intermediate to make them accessible for busy families on week days and for a Sunday dinner. You will find ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.
I am in awe of the photography. We all love images in a cookbook, and this book will wow you with not only images of dishes but artful images from Theresas own garden.
1785095
Although we're not vegetarian we mainly eat meat only at dinner. I've been cutting back on that slowly, having one vegetarian meal a week. The raw diet is of great interest to me, because we all know that uncooked food have the most nutrients.

This book describes what the raw diet is, the idea behind the diet, some of the things you require for the diet, how long most of the meals take to prepare, and even give you a list of harder to find ingredients that people may not be familiar with and where you can look to find them.

I want to try many of the recipes, if even only as a side dish! Some of them you warm or wilt, which isn't quite raw but still much more nutritious than what most of us are eating these days.

I chose to receive this item at a discount or for free in exchange for my honest opinion. The items I review are items I am actually interested in, and I have no bias one way or the other going in. I do not receive an incentive to give good ratings. This rating is 100 % mine and is my opinion on the product, whether good or bad.
322021
Lori Burke has just about the sweetest tooth I have ever tasted. The refrigerator cakes in this delightful book are presented in a simple, step by step fashion that allows anybody to create a cake that will melt in your mouth.
There are a wide variety of cakes, thirty in all, that will tempt anybody, no matter what their taste preference. The images she uses to highlight each cake made my mouth water.
I haven't yet had time to try them all, and will spread their pleasure over a large number of weeks so I don't explode with happiness, but so far, I can absolutely recommend:

Ambrosia Refrigerator Cake - This cake is truly the food of the gods! In ancient Greek mythology, Ambrosia conferred ageless immortality on those who consumed it. I don't know about that, but, this cake conferred ageless taste sensations upon me and my family. "Make Ambrosia Cake again, mum." is all I have heard lately.

German Chocolate Icebox Cake: This cake is so rich and creamy that it is best sampled in small portions. It is truly divine for any chocolate lover like me. And simple to make. Yum!

Oreo Refrigerator Cake: The kids loved this. Crushed chocolate oreos, whipped cream, chocolate fudge instant pudding. Can we have it again?

This recipe book delivers exactly what the title says: 30 Delicious Refrigerator Cake Recipes.
Highly recommended!
148635
I got this book because I'm a reader of the author's blog, My Man's Belly. Though I'm mostly a vegetarian, I was transfixed by the range and creativity of the recipes with their unusual flavor profiles and ingredients that clearly demonstrate Pamela is a world traveler. I would have never thought of these unique combinations myself (and my palate is no slouch), and it was quite the eye-opening education in jerky since my perception of it before was 7-Eleven road trip fare. If you're a carnivore, you will love this book! Even if you're not, it's a great read with some fruit and veg jerkies that anyone with a dehydrator or a little patience would want to make.
1832281
Absolutely yum yum and oh so easy to make. I got this from my sister for a birthday present and I have so enjoyed it I am looking to buy more.
116769
This delightful little book is packed with fascinating information about the history of chocolate, and gave me a new appreciation for chocolate's spiritual side. "Deep Tasting" helps the reader understand chocolate very differently and appreciate it far more. A great read for anyone who wants to explore mindfulness in an especially delicious way!
3394708
I have both this book and the Whole 30 Easy book. Both are excellent. I think both are easy, too. Rather than screaming health food book, I think what sticks out more is how delightfully yummy and interesting the recipes are. Melissa Hartwigs recipes are fantastic, and she has a lot of other contributors, which is really nice, because you can taste a bunch of peoples recipes, and have a good idea of what works for you.

My thoughts and pics of some dishes we tried:
1) Grilled Jamaican Jerk Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa  p 192. We all adored this dinner! Its so fresh and light, and super filling. You don't need to make anything else with it.
2) Bison Burgers with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Shallots  p 35. The caramelized Brussels sprouts and shallots were a really nice change for a burger. Really flavorful.
3) Herbed Rutabaga Oven Fries with Spicy Garlic Ketchup  p 230. These are delicious. My youngest loves French fries and thought these might be even tastier. Dont skip the garlic ketchup!

Ill update this as I play in the book more.

Some others I have flagged to try: Bacon, Spinach and Tomato Breakfast Salad  p 14 * Pesto-Pepper Frittata with Squash  p 19 * Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos with Cider-Chipotle Breakfast Sausage  p 22 * Asian Beef Zoodle Soup  p 30 * Beef and Beet Borscht  p 34 * Braised Beef Short Ribs with Porcini Mushroom Sauce  p 38 * Jicama Street Tacos with Barbacoa  p 49 * Spicy Pineapple Steak Kabobs  p 62 * Beef and Squash Collard Green Enchiladas  p 68 * Thai Red Beef Curry with Green Beans  p 77 * Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauerkraut Slaw  p 80 * Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Cashew-Coconut Cream Sauce  p 89 * Grilled Pork Chops with Watermelon Salad  p 97 * Chicken and Green Olive Meatballs with Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce  p 126 * Cherry Chipotle BBQ Chicken Thighs  p 128 * Moroccan Chicken with Carrot-Pistachio Slaw  p 143 * Mexican Salmon Cakes with Mango Relish  p 198 * Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon over Braised Swiss Chard  p 202
1407017
This is a well written and easy to read book from Dr. Miller who's ideas I have already put into practice in my own life. Yummy recipes, several of which I have personally tried and interesting tips on different foods and meals. This is interesting science and I am now a believer! With a family history of heart disease and diabetes in my family, I have purchased additional books to give as gifts.