Lovina Eicher's The Essential Amish Cookbook is a beautiful book. It is filled with gorgeous photography, showing various parts of the cooking process and the Amish community. The book has the standard categories one would expect in a cookbook (breads, soups and salads, meats and main dishes, etc) and also has some fun other categories like Amish Wedding Meals and Amish Church Meals. It was very interesting to look through when I first got it!
Now, some cookbooks are fun to look at but the real question is whether or not they will actually be pulled off the shelf and used in day to day life! I can honestly say that this cookbook will be used in my kitchen. The ingredients are ones that I already have in my kitchen or pantry, unlike so many cookbooks that have interesting recipes but require a trip to the grocery store before I can start cooking. The recipes in this cookbook are basic and simple but look so very delicious!
The recipes are clearly laid out and are easy to follow. Measurements are in cups, tbsp, tsp, etc. If you're looking for a new cookbook with recipes that your whole family will eat and enjoy, this is it!
