Excellent recipes with personal stories
340513
Excellent recipes with personal stories. Every recRecipe has a picture which is a bonus. The recipes Ive made from this book are clear and easy to follow. So far the recipes Ive tried have been delicious.
79032
Whether you love NASCAR or not, this book is filled with great recipes and truly interesting stories from the author's 25 years in racing. I am looking forward to trying these recipe's the next time I fire up my grill. This book has earned a permanent place on my bookshelf.
3860907
great stories with great recipes for the food our grandparents were raised on. I'm not an history buff...a bit of a foodie...and the history of food is very interesting.
1126245
This book gives new meaning to the foods we plan, prepare and share with our family and friends.  I enjoyed reading the author's relationship stories she has with her family recipes.  Experiencing this book took me on a journey back to the family recipes I enjoy preparing for my family.  I have enjoyed preparing several of the recipes from this book.  Combining recipes with poetry offers the reader the chance to connect with the significance food has in our lives and to the ones we love and remember from our childhood.  I ordered this book for one of my friends who loves to prepare and share vegetarian dishes for her family and friends.  I know she will enjoy this book as much as I have enjoyed it.
Becky
1522965
I not only loved this as a cookbook but also for the stories that are recounted throughout.

I have loved Dim Sum from my first experiences in Singapore and wanted to try something at home that was more creative than normal.  I have already tried 8 of the recipes with varying success (through NO fault of the book - only my lack of practice creating some of the delicate folds in the wheat starch dough).

Couple of hints:

1) Practice, practice, practice

2) Before doing a full meal, there is a resources section at books end that has great suggestions for combinations that can mostly be made ahead.

3) Finally - if you really want to do alot and often, invest in multiple bamboo steamers.  I just purchased my fifth and sixth.  Dinner table now reminds me of Dim Sum houses from my past...
2305671
Part Prairie Home Companion, part Joy of Cooking, part slice of life, this book doesn't easily fit into a defined category.  The stories and history behind the recipes give them a richness which draws the reader and cook into the experience of cooking and the sharing of food and drink. For experienced cooks and novices alike this book draws everyone to the table for seconds and thirds. The recipes are thoughtfully laid out and easy to follow. Great book, well-done Jennie Cook, the dish has come true.
669998
Not only a good read, but many excellent recipes are at the back of the book!
4484806
A wonderful book about life, parenting, and cooking by a dad who raised two sons in accordance with his life views.  The book contains personal stories that inspire (and in many cases make you laugh), along with lots of hard-earned wisdom, and some excellent recipes.  I recommend this book to anyone who is raising children and who wishes to be more conscious, compassionate, and self-aware in their journey.
930346
In the many years I have been a patron, Connie has shared her passion for food with customers in all of her restaurant and other venues.  In her book, the compelling stories tie together and flesh out the tidbits her customers have gathered over the years during those brief and rare moments over dinner when Connie had time to visit. And the reader gets a full picture of Connie's history and her personal drive and passion. For those who can cook, the recipes are a big bonus!
2960254
This book was a wonderful read. I bought a second copy to share with a friend, because I loved it so much. The recipes and tone of the book create an honest portrait of the author and the experience she discusses, grounded and relatable. It was a joy to read.
2105188
My favorite part is that there are pictures for every recipe! The ingredients are all easy to find and interchangeable. I also love the personal touches that she has added; sharing her story and recipe tips.
2478045
I bought this book before I ever heard of Ree Drummond.  I searched through the book and found many recipes I knew I would try and my family would eat.  My husband and I love the Olive Cheese Bread and have now made other variations, which is only one of many recipes I have tried.

Her stories of family life are enjoyable to read, I found myself smiling throughout the book.
2050206
Fabio brings his personality and expertise to the book. You get to know him through both his personal stories and the delicious recipes. I love that the recipes come from his families' kitchens and they are very "doable". Ingredients are available and as a average cook, I believe I could try any recipe in the book with success!
4173962
I thoroughly enjoyed Ronni Lundy taking me on an Appalachian Journey and the recipes included, as it brought back memories of the way I grew up eating and enjoying food in the NC mountains. Besides North Carolina, there are also recipes and stories from Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina. Lundy has a way with words and the stories included here along with the recipes will make your mouth water.

Since I grew up eating many recipes similar to the ones in the this book it speaks to my southern Appalachian heritage. I still love sallet, or a mess of greens with corn bread to soak up that delicious pot likker in the fall, Soup beans and corn bread with chow chow and onions in the winter, Killed Lettuce and corn bread in the spring, and Mountain Green Beans and Taters in the summer also, with corn bread or along side fried chicken and biscuits. If you don't already know the wonders of these delicious meals you'll learn about them  in this book.

I learned how to make Leather Britches from my Grandma and mother in law and made them for my family. I enjoyed reading about them in this book. My Grandma often made my sister and I cornmeal mush when we'd visit her and there is a recipe for fried cornmeal mush included in the book.

I also discovered some new and interesting recipe such as Kentucky Kimchi, Kale Potato Cakes and Icebox Green Strawberry Pickles to name a few.

If you enjoy stories with your recipes then this is the book for you.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review.
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I'm not a great fan of autobiographies but this one is very personal and intimate drawing me in. It is very interesting to hear Mr. Deford give his experience and opinions about many American institutions. It's like getting the cooks tour of the kitchen. He shares several tawdry tales that make the book spicy and interesting. Highly recommended.
1002943
This book is lovely and full of delicious recipes. The photos are beautiful and the stories interspersed between recipes are interesting and engaging. Looking forward to cooking many yummy things from this book!
98735
This book offers background and facts about why cultured foods are so healthful, has great recipes, and a wonderful personal touch from the author.  Donna Schwenk tells her strong personal healing story within the book.  I found the practical advice and trouble shooting to be very helpful since I'm fairly new to culturing.  I've loved every recipe I've tried so far - my current favorites are the Flu Prevention Cultured Vegetables, Dilly Green Beans, and Cultured Border Salsa.  Even my husband liked these!  Her recipes offer a choice between using  a purchased powdered culture starter (my preference, too is Caldwell's) or kefir whey.  I have read two other books on culturing, but found myself asking many questions that this book answers.  Looking forward to eating many more of her raw, healthy, probiotic rich foods and the healing benefits that they offer.