I found a cookbook in a box of books that I didn’t even know I had! It looks like it might have some great recipes – From the Ground Up by James Villas: A world tour of beloved ground meat recipes from award-winning author James Villas Ground meats are easily affordable and amazingly versatile—and common in almost every cuisine. Ground beef, pork,… Read more
This is the perfect cookbook for all you geeks out there – and I know you’re out there. Have you ever wanted to make a nice mug of Romulan Ale while you kicked back and watched The Wrath of Khan? Maybe whip up some Butterbeer for the Harry Potter fans? Or even a bowl of Arya Stark’s favorite Bowl o’Brown, while… Read more
If you like your recipes sprinkled with f-bombs, then Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck is the cookbook for you. (If you are offended by vulgar language, best to move on to Martha, or maybe the Food52). I am always amused by the folks from Thug Kitchen and their irreverent recipes; I’ve even got a couple of… Read more
I know a lot of people think of a crockpot as a winter thing – full of chili or pot roast or beef stew. Fact is, a crockpot is great for cooking in the summer. You don’t heat up the house, there’s not standing over a hot stove, but you still get a hot meal at the end of the… Read more
Disclaimer: I voted for Carla Hall for Fan Favorite on Top Chef. I loved Carla’s attitude and I loved the look of her food when she was on Top Chef. I always prefer the low-drama, high-teamwork folks who are focused on the cooking. Because of that, I was really excited to check out Carla’s cookbook. Now, I am always a little… Read more
If you think of punch as something in bowl with ginger ale, melting rainbow sherbet and fruit juice, this book will change your mind. The Punch Bowl: 75 Recipes Spanning Four Centuries of Wanton Revelry aims to take you back to the glory days of punch, when it was brewed from spirits, spices and not-too-clean water. Our sanitation has improved and… Read more
I talked in an earlier review about looking for simple recipes for this abnormally hot summer weather – preferably recipes that did not require cooking. Well, I believe I have found just the thing and the best part — it’s absolutely free! A friend suggested I check out that Stone Soup Cookbook and what a terrific find! The cookbook is… Read more
The other day, as I was browsing my cookbook shelf, looking for something that didn’t actually require cooking, it occurred to me that I have a lot of cookbooks that deserve a review. I’m a big fan of cookbooks — I like serious, gourmet cookbooks, ethnic cookbooks, theme cookbooks — all kinds of cookbooks! Rock & Roll Diner (Menus and… Read more
This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed a cookbook here, but Michael Symon’s Live to Cook: Recipes and Techniques to Rock Your Kitchen is kind of special. I grew up in Ohio and I was a frequent guest at Lola long before I ever saw its owner on TV Food Network. That face, that laugh…and that food! As often as… Read more
I got this cookbook back in late October, but I wanted to wait until I had a chance to try out a few of the recipes before reviewing it. I have no need to keep Kosher but that certainly won’t stop me from trying out a great cookbook. The cookbook has a terrific layout. My favorite thing: there is a… Read more