by Brian | Jan 16, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
The three most grown crops in the world are wheat, rice and corn. Just what you would expect. And the fourth? Potatoes. Yes, potatoes. This book is a world-tour explanation of why potatoes are so popular. Truly a universal food. The author is not from Idaho....
by Brian | Jan 13, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Earlier this week I posted a review for Amber Locke’s new book, Savor, devoted to beautiful soups. Amber Locke is a UK artist who creates geometric designs using fruit and vegetables. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram. Look once, and...
by Brian | Jan 12, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
In less than four weeks, we will have the next Super Bowl where Green Bay will defeat the Patriots. Trust me. You can bet on it. I have. For Super Bowl events, we tend to stock up on nachos and chips and chicken wings. What if you want something...
by Brian | Jan 9, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
In three days, this exciting book from Amber Locke will hit the bookshelves. On line, you can get a head start now. You probably want to do that. Amber Locke is a UK artist who creates geometric designs using fruit and vegetables. She has over 100,000 followers...
by Brian | Jan 6, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
With 17 books on Greek cuisine in her portfolio, you might ask if there could be that much more to write about? For Diane Kochilas, the answer is yes — there is delightfully more. Ikaria, the cookbook, deals with the cuisine of one Greek island, Ikaria....
by Brian | Jan 5, 2017 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
You may already have one of Beth Hensperger cookbooks on your shelf. She has written over twenty, starting with baking books like this one but in recent years extending to countertop appliances like slow cookers. This lovely bread book is now 22 years old yet its...
