The Simply Grande Gardening Cookbook

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Summary: Outstanding recipes with elements of Yankee garden know-how
Review: Enhanced with gardening notes by Peter Garrett, Jean Ann Pollard's The Simply Grande Gardening Cookbook combines outstanding recipes with elements of Yankee garden "know-how". This grow-and-cook compendium of more than 300 recipes is based on Pollard and Garrett's personal experiences raising award-winning produce and creating delicious recipes for sixty-eight garden fresh vegetables. From Springtime Violet Soup; Marigold Wine; and Gazpacho; to Bok Choi Stir-Fry; Apple Pancakes; and Jean Ann's Carrot Nut Soup, The Simply Grande Gardening Cookbook will prove to be a popular and much referenced book for those wanting to take complete culinary advantage of their own home-grown garden produce!

Rating:
Summary: Outstanding recipes with elements of Yankee garden know-how
Review: Enhanced with gardening notes by Peter Garrett, Jean Ann Pollard's The Simply Grande Gardening Cookbook combines outstanding recipes with elements of Yankee garden "know-how". This grow-and-cook compendium of more than 300 recipes is based on Pollard and Garrett's personal experiences raising award-winning produce and creating delicious recipes for sixty-eight garden fresh vegetables. From Springtime Violet Soup; Marigold Wine; and Gazpacho; to Bok Choi Stir-Fry; Apple Pancakes; and Jean Ann's Carrot Nut Soup, The Simply Grande Gardening Cookbook will prove to be a popular and much referenced book for those wanting to take complete culinary advantage of their own home-grown garden produce!

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Summary: Good marketing, bad book
Review: The "rave" reviews here sound like industry blurbs, and there isn't anything really new worth your money. My mom gave it to me, and I'm going to keep it only to recycle as a "duty" gift this Christmas. And in case no one else has pointed it out, "simply grande" is an oxymoron.

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Summary: Not worth it
Review: These recipes aren't useful, and some are downright silly and pretentious. This is the kind of cookbook you get as a gift and then never use. The author doesn't come across as very likeable.