Bought this book as a gift and it's going straight from the mailbox to the trash. Cocktails can be fun without vulgar illustrations and obscene jokes Bought this book as a gift and it's going straight from the mailbox to the trash. Cocktails can be fun without vulgar illustrations and obscene jokes which the author mistakenly thinks are hilarious....more
I cook like this already, but I've never seen a cookbook explaining the method. Very cool.I cook like this already, but I've never seen a cookbook explaining the method. Very cool....more
A bit dated but the science is sound at bottom. Excellent nutrition during pregnancy makes for easier gestation, delivery, and recovery, and keeps motA bit dated but the science is sound at bottom. Excellent nutrition during pregnancy makes for easier gestation, delivery, and recovery, and keeps mothers healthy while we grow healthy babies.
The recipes aren't all that (corn oil?? soy flour?? Yikes!), but could probably be modified easily....more
A fascinating look at English rural life in the 1820s. Could be somewhat helpful, even in AD 2022, for those wishing to become less reliant on groceryA fascinating look at English rural life in the 1820s. Could be somewhat helpful, even in AD 2022, for those wishing to become less reliant on grocery stores.
His philosophy is interesting. I found myself agreeing with most of his ideas on domesticity and self-sufficiency, but am uncertain about his religious views. He seems to say that being well-fed and clothed will do more than proper religious instruction, to restrain sin....more
Lots of interesting recipes with clear instructions. Some photos; not all breads are pictured.
The recipes run the gamut from easy to difficult, quick Lots of interesting recipes with clear instructions. Some photos; not all breads are pictured.
The recipes run the gamut from easy to difficult, quick to time-consuming, cheap to expensive, plain to ornate. Some recipes look a little dated, but I think that's just a fault of presentation....more
Doesn't seem worthwhile to do most of this, with the possible exception of the pressure-canned entrees like beef short ribs or chicken piccata, etc. TDoesn't seem worthwhile to do most of this, with the possible exception of the pressure-canned entrees like beef short ribs or chicken piccata, etc. Those at least sound appetizing and might be convenient to have ready to eat after a quick reheat. Otherwise I don't see the point!...more
Read through Kindle, but I wish I'd had a hard copy in my hands. Some good recipes here.Read through Kindle, but I wish I'd had a hard copy in my hands. Some good recipes here....more