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floribunda52's review against another edition
4.0
2/3 cookbook, 1/3 mid-century manners and social commentary. A fun read in short segments!
kickpleat's review against another edition
3.0
A quirky little cookbook from days long gone by. It's charming (it's published by McSweeney's and the cover & book design are perfect) and sweet and a good look at one woman's interesting life and the food that makes her happy. While the some of the recipes and ingredients are dated and a bit wacky, I enjoyed the long-form write ups. 3.5 stars.
suannelaqueur's review against another edition
5.0
Part scholar and part crusader for a more open food conversation, Potter espoused the importance of farmer's markets and ethnic food (Italian, Jewish, and German), derided preservatives and culinary shortcuts, and generally celebrated a devotion to epicurean adventures. Reading this practical and humorous cookbook, it's not hard to see that Elizabeth Gilbert inherited her great-grandmother's love of food and her warm, infectious prose. The chapter entitled "Egg Yourself on in Emergencies" is, in my opinion, one of the most perfectly perfect things written. Ever. You can read about it here: http://suannelaqueurwrites.com/literary-eats/literary-eats-at-home-on-the-range
ejdecoster's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure how much out of this cookbook I'd actually cook, but the history and personality on the pages are really amazing.
marybethbutler's review
3.0
This is an adorable book. It's not structured as a typical cookbook, except for 10 recipes at the end. The rest is narrative, and it provides a very amusing look at days gone by and "gracious living."
panxa's review
3.0
This was a fun book even though I would never make most of the recipes. I want one of my meat eating friends to try some of them though, for curiosity's sake. The Quick Tea Cookies are indeed quick, and a good basic recipe to elaborate and experiment on.
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