Some things I appreciated:
- I recognized all the ingredients in the recipes, and most things were in my home already!
- Recipes are simple and well-written
- Interesting stories and snippets from Amish/Mennonite life in Sarasota, Florida
- Beautiful and colourful pictures (not nearly a picture for every recipe but there are a few groups of "picture pages" throughout the book
- Index of recipes (not all cookbooks have this!)
- Relevant "Tips" in each section (ie. how to brown butter, a guide to flours and how to substitute)
The copy that I received (I assume they're all the same) is also coil bound which is my preferred binding for cookbooks as they easily lay open while cooking for easy reference to the recipe. I have a feeling this will be a cookbook that I turn to again and again for new recipes as well as old favourites!
If you are looking for a gourmet cookbook, that is not what this is. If you are looking for exotic recipes with complex flavours, that's not necessarily what this is either. But if you are looking for a cookbook full of delicious and "homecooked" meal ideas, this is a great option. It would also be a wonderful wedding, bridal shower, or graduation gift for a new cook as everything is clearly laid out.
I received this book from Zondervan's Booksneeze blogger book review program but am under no obligation to provide a positive review (it's just that good)!
