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Summary: The New England Cookbook
Review: This book is a terrific compendium of new, classic, and newly classic recipes from a region not usually considered a culinary mecca. Brooke Dojny compiles a surprisingly diverse collection of delicious dishes, in a well-written and nicely-prepared volume. A great addition to anyone's collection!
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Summary: A new classic
Review: This book is a terrific compendium of new, classic, and newly classic recipes from a region not usually considered a culinary mecca. Brooke Dojny compiles a surprisingly diverse collection of delicious dishes, in a well-written and nicely-prepared volume. A great addition to anyone's collection!
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Summary: Truly a taste of New England
Review: This book is by far the most stained and used in my collection. Its spine is broken, its pages spotted with grease and cheese, its margins filled with notes. Every special meal in our home has something from this book - on Thanksgiving, our table was graced by "Whipped Winter Squash with Cranberries," "Crumbly Cider Cornbread Stuffing," and "Shaker Cornmeal Pumpkin Bread." Included in this collection are glorious recipes for a traditional tuna casserole, (tuna casserole glorious, you balk? try for yourself and see!), banana nut bread, clams casino, pizzas and sandwiches, veggies and pasta, fin-fish and shellfish. There is truly something for every occasion, from the fancy holiday table to the casual backyard lunch. If you are from New England, you'll feel right at home among these pages, whether you hail from the coast of Maine or inland Massachusetts. If you are from another region, you'll be inspired by the folklore and mystery of America's most frugally creative cooks. Fire up your stove and enjoy!
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Summary: Truly a taste of New England
Review: This book is by far the most stained and used in my collection. Its spine is broken, its pages spotted with grease and cheese, its margins filled with notes. Every special meal in our home has something from this book - on Thanksgiving, our table was graced by "Whipped Winter Squash with Cranberries," "Crumbly Cider Cornbread Stuffing," and "Shaker Cornmeal Pumpkin Bread." Included in this collection are glorious recipes for a traditional tuna casserole, (tuna casserole glorious, you balk? try for yourself and see!), banana nut bread, clams casino, pizzas and sandwiches, veggies and pasta, fin-fish and shellfish. There is truly something for every occasion, from the fancy holiday table to the casual backyard lunch. If you are from New England, you'll feel right at home among these pages, whether you hail from the coast of Maine or inland Massachusetts. If you are from another region, you'll be inspired by the folklore and mystery of America's most frugally creative cooks. Fire up your stove and enjoy!
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Summary: Fun reading, fun cooking!l
Review: This book is pretty to look at, but not too pretty to put on the counter where it might get spotted with grease and egg whites. I always think a splattered cookbook is an honorable thing! It's a very good arm-chair cook's book, filled with charming stories about New England and its culinary heritage -- you could almost call it a travel book, as well.
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Summary: Fun reading, fun cooking!l
Review: This book is pretty to look at, but not too pretty to put on the counter where it might get spotted with grease and egg whites. I always think a splattered cookbook is an honorable thing! It's a very good arm-chair cook's book, filled with charming stories about New England and its culinary heritage -- you could almost call it a travel book, as well.
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Summary: A Must Have for New Englanders or Non-New Englanders
Review: This is by far the most colorful, detailed cookbook on New England that I've ever owned. I've sampled two recipies so far, the Ginger-Maple Baked Delicata Squash and Mary Ross's Chocolate Cream Silk Pie, and the recipies came out wonderfully (and to rave reviews!) The author obviously did her share of research on New England; it shows throughout every chapter. Included are delightful anecdotes and informative sidebars which offer a wealth of New England history. This cookbook is not only a must-have, it's a good read!
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Summary: GET READY FOR SECONDS. AND THIRDS. AND ...
Review: What's cooking? How about Midsummer's Eve Fresh Pea Soup, Herbed Seafood Lasagna, Nor'easter Baked Fish Chowder. And, of course, Cape Cod Turkey . . . which has nothing to do with turkey but salted codfish. We have lots of cookbooks in our collection, but this is one that is going get lots of use. Real soon. Some of the recipe names are a bit tough to swallow (Marlene's Beauteous Butternut Bisque, Red Flannel Hash) but hey, if they can dish it out, we can eat it up. Save room for seconds. And thirds.
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