Lovely read and recipes I can't wait to try
359637
I rarely purchase cookbooks:  I prefer to order them from my public library, read them from cover to cover, and then photocopy a few recipes of interest.  I buy only those which offer something new and interesting, such as those from an unfamiliar cuisine.  I buy only books I know I want in my permanent library: books to which I know to which I will refer time and time again.  This book was an exception:  I purchased it because I love Jacques, have read all of his previous books, and am loving the TV series (you can watch the episodes free on KQED's website for a limited amount of time).  I didn't buy it for the recipes, I bought it for the read and the memories.  I'm not disappointed:  it's a great read and exactly what I expected.  Fascinating, nostalgic, sentimental, informative, all at the same time.  Jacques' illustrations are a lovely bonus.  However, to my surprise--and the reason for my 5-star review--I stuck an amazing number of eight Post-It notes on pages of the book:  I want to make these recipes!  I'm very old and, albeit always a home cook,  classically-trained in French cooking (so long ago that we called it "cooking school" rather than "culinary school"), and sometimes think I know everything.  Eight Post-It notes on a "French" cookbook is astonishing for me!  Although, of course, Jacques loves to celebrate foods in season--we all do--I love that he is not a snob about some packaged foods.  As in his great show "Fast Food My Way" (KQED episodes are on youtube in case you missed them),  he uses bottled ketchup and admits that he buys not only pesto from his supermarket, but also from their "delicatessen," "olives, mozzarella balls, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, marinated mushroooms,pimientos, roasted garlic, and more."  I love that this truly great French chef truly understands how the rest of us cook in our kitchens in daily life--and even when we're showing off--and has brought us not "dumbed-down" but his "smarted-up" recipes.
4767177
I love flipping through this book and trying to decide what recipes to try. I am always trying to cook as healthily as I can and these recipes help me to do just that.  I also liked learning about the author's healthy lifestyle and the ways that other people have found success. I particularly like Kayla's green smoothie and blueberry banana muffin recipes. They are completely delicious and so good for you!  I have to say I felt great after enjoying these foods.  So far all the recipes don't look intimidating with their methods or ingredients, and I can't wait to try more!
1814734
Can't wait to make some of the items I found in this book.
1100874
I had a chance at last to sit down and read through some appetizer recipes and some of the meat recipes. I am quite thrilled and can't wait to try out a few things. The "Italian Eggs" sound amazing.
I was also very pleased to read through the diaspora of the Zoroastrians and how they ended up in Gujarat and Bombay. Fascinating history of the displacement of one the oldest religions and some intriguing references to their influences on Judaism.
4141283
I am a big fan of Cheryl Rule's other cookbook, Ripe, so I thought I'd give this one a try.  First of all the book is beautiful with pictures that make you want to try everything.  So far I have made the Grilled Israeli Style Eggplant, Chicken Curry with Almond Cream, Mixed Fruit and Yogurt Sheetcake.  All were fabulous.  I like that there are recipes for hectic weeknight or a more leisurely Sunday meal.  I now keep a large container of plain yogurt in my fridge so I can search through the book and start cooking.  Thanks for making yogurt something more than a breakfast food.  Next up are the Little Cheddar and Chive Cornmeal pancakes and Lemon Poppyseed Mousse.
251808
I can't wait to try all of the recipes.  So far the ones that I have tried have been good
4383963
I love this book, it's so cute and fun.  I do feel a bit intimidated by some of the ingredients that I don't normally have in my pantry for last minute week night meals.  This will take some planning for me but I am excited to try.  I am not yhat familiar with Asian cooking but really looking forward to getting my umami on.
244436
Very good book precise recipes I've been looking for I plan to try almost every recipe in the book and share with friends
4652257
This book contains favorite recipes
from the author and I want to try them
all.  Can't wait to try them all.
3850080
I just got this book in the mail and I'm so excited.  I can't wait to make some of the savory breakfast options, especially the hash and the kale and sweet potato scramble, and I've bookmarked almost all of the soups and salads! I love the suggestions for planning, for example, the hash recipe mentions a salad recipe with some of the same ingredients and that both recipes' worth could be shredded while the food processor is out and the salad could be for lunches.  The pictures are gorgeous, Cookie's guest appearances make me smile, and I think the idea that real food should make you feel good and shouldn't be hard is spot on.  I'm also pleased to have some fresh burrito bowl inspiration.  The only downside is that I have to wait so long to try some of the recipes when the ingredients are in season.  Thank you for a beautiful book. I know I will come back to it again and again!
4016181
I have only had time to scheme through the book, but it's very interesting and I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes.
326090
I've only tried one recipe which I changed to suit my family taste but I am excited to use this book. I feel better to have it on hand. It's loaded with a wealth of much needed information. Additionally, I have two more of her books on my wish list. She's definitely worth buying.
2820677
At first glance Good Taste has a rather unassuming cover  until you take a closer look at the photo which shows the author readying a dining table for an outdoor meal. It looks quite inviting and lovely.

And thats exactly how I felt about the cookbook  welcomed by author Jane Green to take a look at her favorite recipes and give them a try. She personalized each one with an anecdote about the family or friends a recipe bring to mind. I loved that.

The book is divided into Beginnings (starters and soups), Middles (main courses), and Endings (desserts). Gorgeous color photos accompany each recipe which is something I really appreciate. Im not an accomplished cook by any stretch of the imagination so I like to have a clear goal in mind of what my finished product should look like

There are several recipes I cant wait to try including: Tomato Tart Tatin; Slow-Braised Onion Chicken; and Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle. The photos of all three are gorgeous and what I really love is that after reading each recipe I feel confident Ill be able to make them.

Good Taste would make a wonderful gift for the cook in your life this holiday season.

*I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
2785750
It's so refreshing to have a cookbook that is accessible, with ingredients I am able to purchase in my local grocery stores.  What's more, many of these recipes are ones I could tackle on a weeknight and not have to wait for a weekend or special occasion!  I'd love to see more photos of her fantastic recipes.
1611366
I first discovered Clodagh McKenna when she was on Rachael Ray about a year ago and ran out to buy her cookbook Homemade. I love Clodagh's fresh, seasonal style of cooking and all of her dishes have a homey feel to them. I was thrilled to discover her new book Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries and plan to cook my way through the book month by month. I love how the book is organized and the stories that accompany each recipe. I loved the Red Velvet Cupcakes in February and her modern twist on Bacon & Cabbage Soup was delicious on a cold winter day in March. Of course for St. Patrick's Day, I will be making the Beef and Guinness Stew (and the chocolate mint cupcakes!). I can't wait to delve into April in New York. The recipes are easy to follow with clear instructions, and many are perfect for weeknight dinners. And, throughout it all, you feel like Clodagh is cooking right beside you in the kitchen. I can tell that this is going to be one of those cookbooks that I use over and over again.
1141128
I just got this book and I am impressed with some of the recipes I saw when I was flipping through.  I'm looking forward to trying crustless spinach pie, corn pancakes with black bean salsa, and I am most looking forward to zucchini-carrot pizza, in which the crust is made from zucchini, carrot, egg and breadcrumbs.  I will find a way to leave out the bread crumbs and make a different kind of gluten free crust than I have made before.
I appreciate the "almost all vegetables" option because I like to include lean animal proteins in my diet, and because the other people in my family prefer meat dishes.  It's nice to have some recipes for meat dishes that are chock-full of veggies!
1285296
I love this book almost as much as I love her blog.

No wait-I love this book equally as much. Her warm sense of humor and grace comes across at every example. She writes from her experiences and doesn't spare the headache that having a //really// tight budget can create. I love her honesty and her ingenuity. Now, on to the review of the book itself:

I love the book! I actually took it with me to my mother's house yesterday and she looked over it to pick out what she wanted to try. I purchased the book for myself as an early birthday present in December, and it's become one of my favorite DIY resources. (And I have quite a few.)

The recipes work smashingly well, and I'm looking forward to slightly warmer weather (and a few more hours to create things here and there) in order to fully actualize the potential that this book has.

I'm hopeful she will publish another in due time-I'll be one of the first in line. Brava madame!