books about: cookbooks     books:       Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes42 reviews Duff Goldman, Willie Goldman William Morrow Cookbooks, 2009 As much fun as the show! This book is jam packed with pictures, tips, team bios, episode guide, info on Baltimore, behind-the-scenes of the show and Food Network and of course fun stories about Duff and the gang from Charm City Cakes. I especially loved the pictures. There are hundreds of photos in the book ranging from the bakery and cakes to cool customer pics like reactions to the cakes and kids dressed as Duff for ...             Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006218 reviews Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, ... Scribner, 2006 I'm on my 3rd copy This excellent, comprehensive American cookbook is recommended for novices and experienced cooks alike. I bought this copy for my college aged daughter.             The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl111 reviews Ree Drummond William Morrow Cookbooks, 2009 PW's book Great book for eating, also will be much appreciated by a photo-lover. All around a good purchase. I just wish there was room for more recpies but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and make these immediately!             Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients142 reviews Ina Garten Clarkson Potter, 2008 wonderful It's a 5 Star Cookbook for a Starless cook. Great basics with an elegant flair.             The Conscious Cook: Delicious Meatless Recipes That Will Change the Way You Eat64 reviews Tal Ronnen William Morrow Cookbooks, 2009 vegetarian goes upscale As a restaurant owner, I often get requests for vegetarian food. I have tried to make a number of the recipes in this cookbook and have been inspired to give vegetarian fare more presence. I found the food to be rich, and quite beautiful. It was much more sophisticated than I was expecting.             Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1)190 reviews Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, ... Alfred A. Knopf, 2001 AWFUL The book is very instructive, with nice commentaires and drawings. It is really a must have in all kitchens!             More Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: A Drop-Top Culinary Cruise Through America's Finest and Funkiest Joints3 reviews Guy Fieri, Ann Volkwein William Morrow Cookbooks, 2009 www.jennifervido.com Guy Fieri, best-known as the bleach-blonde spiky hair chef on The Food Network channel, is at it again in his latest release MORE DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES. Winner of the second season of The Next Food Network Star, he took the network by storm with his vivacious personality and good-natured charm. What started out as a test drive has turned into stardom and fame for this fun-lovin' California ...             Good Eats: The Early Years38 reviews Alton Brown Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009 EXCITING, UNIQUE COOKBOOK I never heard of Alton Brown and I'm pretty sure if I'd seen it out in a store and was looking for a cookbook I would probably have walked past it. But I happened to see him on a talk show making these dishes that looked and sounded wonderful. I was shocked and overwhelmed by the overwhelming information, trivia and such and the layout of this huge, heavy book. The recipes I tried were tasty and ...             How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition), Completely Revised 10th Anniversary ...65 reviews Mark Bittman Wiley, 2008 A Kitchen Staple Just as others have said, the name says it all. It pretty much contains everything or at least a variation of everything. If there was no internet and I could only choose one cookbook this would most likely be it. Those moments when I think, "Hey I want to make some ______." this is the first place I look. About 97% of the time it's in there, or at least something close. The book also ...             Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip . . . with Recipes! (Food Network)167 reviews Guy Fieri, Ann Volkwein William Morrow Cookbooks, 2008 Winner, Winner Another great book. Even reviewed another Charlotte drive in. Love the show. Its nice to read more of these unique places, and get some of the recipes. Word is Guy was in Charlotte last week checking out 4 restaurants. We have alot of good ones.             Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World348 reviews Lisa Lillien St. Martin's Griffin, 2008 Best "Go-To" Recipe/Inspiration Book Around !! This is by far--my favorite inspirational recipe/cookbook/"non-diet diet helper"book ever ! If you think "Oh, I don't need another cookbook--"-- let go of that notion right now ! This is like having a friend giving you super ideas for good/sensible/smart/low fat (often non-fat!) creative/delicious,fun eating. It is NOT a tedious 2,000 ingredient cookbook. It is straight, to the point, clever, ...             Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook9 reviews By the Creators of Top Chef Chronicle Books, 2009 Can't Get Enough Quickfire! With a vibrant eye-catching cover and behind-the-scenes content, this book doesn't dissapoint anyone who loves watching Top Chef. It gives you generous servings of two of the best parts of the show: Padma and the Quickfire Challenge! With fun photos and so many memorable recipes, you can enjoy the energy and excitement of the show in your own home long after the seasons have ended. I would ...             Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats396 reviews Sally Fallon NewTrends Publishing, 1999 Wow what an informative healthy new way of a lifestyle to adopt. I am already trying out new things. This is the book one should get on their wedding day. A new lifestyle to adopt and a great wealth of information. Healthy eating on a low budget. It gives me the control and responsibility for my food choices. I couldn't wait to embark on my adventure of healthy cooking.             Paula Deen's The Deen Family Cookbook22 reviews Paula Deen Simon & Schuster, 2009 A Shining Example of Why Southerners Die Young. And Happily Full. For all of the cookbooks I have reviewed, you would think me to be a gourmet or "foodie." Well, no and no. As I have mentioned in other places, I am no one's idea of a great cook, and I don't know chutney from chives. But I like to think I know good recipies when I see them, and I also like to think that I can also see a B.S. "celebrity chef" cookbook that serves up impossible recipies no ...             The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook156 reviews Beth Hensperger Harvard Common Press, 2000 Wonderfully expansive book I really enjoy my bread machine every time I use this book. Beth Hensperger covers the gamut from describing different brands of bread machines to suggestions for pizza toppings. I especially like the more unusual breads, such as pan d'anges (angel bread, an unusual loaf tasting of almonds and fruit).             Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make214 reviews Alan Richardson, Karen Tack Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008 Hello Cupcake! I was shown this product by my step-daughter and I loved it that much I had to get one myself. In fact several of my family also enjoy creating so I purchased 4 books in total and shipped each one to the varying members of my family. They also loved the book. I have made the spaghetti bolognese cup cake so far and the birthday girl (who was 55) was absolutely taken aback by how realistic ...             Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love85 reviews Devin Alexander, Biggest Loser Experts and Cast, ... Rodale Books, 2008 Great Ideas! We love the cookbook! My husband has been trying all sorts of the recipes and they are easy to make - which is the BEST part!             The French Laundry Cookbook111 reviews Thomas Keller Artisan, 1999 The French Laundry Cookbook I purchased this book for my culinary arts student daughter. She's been requesting the book for a few years now. After looking through it, I can see why. It's a beautifully illustrated book and the recipies are put together so that the cook can follow them with ease. I may borrow this book from her the first chance I get to try out some of the recipes.             Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home: 52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family and Friends10 reviews Martha Stewart Clarkson Potter, 2009 LOVE every dish I have made! This cookbook is amazing! I have prepared several of the recipes and they have all been fantastic! The soups are superb, rich and satisfying yet not heavy at all! (watercress/cauliflower, roasted pumpkin) Thank you so much, Martha for the wonderful collection of meals that have blown our family away!             My New Orleans: The Cookbook13 reviews John Besh Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009 Great cook book with interesting recipes I attended a book signing with John Besh and enjoyed his presentation very much and bought the book. He grew up near New Orleans and has the kind of recipes I remember from my youth there -- in most cases. He and the sous chef from his restaurant, Autumn, were serving Shrimp Creole from the recipe in the book. It was fabulous but not identical to the one I grew up on, actually better. He ...              search for books accidental, all-american, american, anniversary, budget-friendly, challenges, completely, conscious, cookbook, creations, culinary, delicious, dictocrats, drive-ins, drop-top, everything, friendly, funkiest, guilt-free, ingredients, irresistibly, mastering, meatless, nourishing, nutrition, politically, quickfire, strategies, survival, traditions books:    randomly chosen DVD: German for Kids: Learn German Beginner Level 1 Vol. 2 (w/booklet) we recommend Excellent examples - easy to understand and use home  impressum - about us