Vineyard Seasons

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Summary: A "Homey" recipe book ; very innovative
Review: I recently purchased this cookbook. It makes a wonderful gift, especially to a good friend. It's full of fun ideas and none of the recipes are too difficult. I have made four recipes and they have all been great hits.

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Summary: The REAL Woman's Martha Stewart.
Review: I very much enjoy all of Susan Branch's books. This one was the first one I bought and it is well used. The book's recipes are simple recipes with many ingredients that you would already have in your own cupboard. The book is handwritten by Susan and she also does all the illustrations. It is filled with pictures and quotes and personal notes. Susan has a sunny style, the pictures are colorful and the books are wonderfully upbeat-as much fun to read as they are to cook from. I always read them first and tag all the pages with sticky notes on what I will try. I now own all of her books, and have found all of them to be wonderful. These books would make great gifts as well as a wonderful addition to your own kitchen.

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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: The recipes in this book are easy to follow. They do not require a lot of unusual ingredients which you may not have in your pantry. It's also a treat to look at; the illustrations are fun and fanciful.

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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: The recipes in this book are easy to follow. They do not require a lot of unusual ingredients which you may not have in your pantry. It's also a treat to look at; the illustrations are fun and fanciful.

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Summary: More than a recipe book
Review: This book made me feel so good that I wanted to move to Martha's Vineyard to experience Susan Branch's seasons and possibly be neighbors with her! I am no homemaker type, cooking is hard for me and normally I am cynical about these kinds of books. But what a happy surprise this book was. Great ideas for parties and the details of entertaining, not just how to make the food. I certainly love my copy - especially the section on Fall - made me feel all warm and halloween-ish!

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Summary: Beautiful food emphasizing fresh ingredients!
Review: This was my first Susan Branch book and since then I have bought all of the others. I really like her emphasis on using fresh ingredients, and her great directions and illustrations make me think I can make anything from the book in my own kitchen. The Summer Book is my favorite because since I am a teacher, I have more time in the summer to try new recipes. I also use Christmas From The Heart Of The Home as my holiday expert. I have even given Susan Branch cookbooks to new brides who have never done much cooking. I look forward to Sweets To The Sweet.

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Summary: Absolutely The Best!
Review: This was my first Susan Branch book, of which now I have several, but I had no idea when I purchased it what a treat was in store for me! Each and every page of this, and all of her books, are chock full of the most beautiful artwork imaginable; thoughtful, inexpensive ideas, delicious recipes (although I'm not much of a cook) and beautifully written as well. I enjoy picking up one of my Susan Branch books and read it from cover to cover; absorbing each and every emotion that she puts into her work; it is all so very obvious how much she cares. Eventually, Susan Branch will feel like an old friend to you. I highly recommend each and everyone of her books, and enjoy giving them as gifts, too!