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thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
4.0
Review from NetGalley
This is a re-issue of a great cookbook with updated quips, recipes, and antidotes!
Book releases March 15, 2011
What I Loved: I have loved every version of this cookbook but haven't been able to find a copy in awhile. When I saw that another version was coming out with tidbits from Elizabeth Berg, I knew I needed to get my hands on it. The book did not disappoint. This is not a typical cookbook---oh don't get me wrong it is full of great recipes---but it also full of humor, stories, and it feels like a county cookbook you would buy from the local 4-H Club. Word of warning though that unless you have a metabolism that allows you to eat whatever you want and maintain a beautiful figure, these recipes are more for the special occasions where good old fashioned home cooking is called for! If you are one of those people that can eat whatever, whenever please don't tell me--I want to continue liking you!
Recipes on my list:
Apple Crisp
Bacon Deviled Eggs (reminded me of a friend of mine0
Blue Cheese Dressing
Brussel Sprouts
Fudge
Gingerbread
Pecan Pie
Pecan Puffs
Roast Chicken
Some of the fun things in this book to give you a glimpse at what to expect:
What I Liked: All around this had many more recipes that I might try but it also gave me ideas in the back of what to do with left overs, how to measure, and just what things really mean. That useful information can be used with any cookbook that you have!
Complaints: None
Why I gave it a 4.5: Really a great cookbook that I will be buying and putting on my shelf!
Who would I recommend it too: People who love good old fashioned recipes that you can serve to family and friends!
Author Website: http://www.kitchendaily.com/bloggers/ann-hodgman/
This is a re-issue of a great cookbook with updated quips, recipes, and antidotes!
Book releases March 15, 2011
What I Loved: I have loved every version of this cookbook but haven't been able to find a copy in awhile. When I saw that another version was coming out with tidbits from Elizabeth Berg, I knew I needed to get my hands on it. The book did not disappoint. This is not a typical cookbook---oh don't get me wrong it is full of great recipes---but it also full of humor, stories, and it feels like a county cookbook you would buy from the local 4-H Club. Word of warning though that unless you have a metabolism that allows you to eat whatever you want and maintain a beautiful figure, these recipes are more for the special occasions where good old fashioned home cooking is called for! If you are one of those people that can eat whatever, whenever please don't tell me--I want to continue liking you!
Recipes on my list:
Apple Crisp
Bacon Deviled Eggs (reminded me of a friend of mine0
Blue Cheese Dressing
Brussel Sprouts
Fudge
Gingerbread
Pecan Pie
Pecan Puffs
Roast Chicken
Some of the fun things in this book to give you a glimpse at what to expect:
What I Liked: All around this had many more recipes that I might try but it also gave me ideas in the back of what to do with left overs, how to measure, and just what things really mean. That useful information can be used with any cookbook that you have!
Complaints: None
Why I gave it a 4.5: Really a great cookbook that I will be buying and putting on my shelf!
Who would I recommend it too: People who love good old fashioned recipes that you can serve to family and friends!
Author Website: http://www.kitchendaily.com/bloggers/ann-hodgman/
shelleyrae's review against another edition
2.0
With a family of six I am always looking for new recipes to try and the Beat This! Cookbook, which is about to be rereleased, sounded promising.
While the style is certainly readable with Ann Hodgman's warmth and humor, I didn't find any recipes that particularly suited me. Many of the recipes require a lot of prep and ingredients (including some not available in Australia like Corn Syrup). Neither were any of the recipes particuarly original, I felt that they could have come from my mothers pre cholesteral 197O's cookbooks - particuarly with so many recipes calling for 2 entire sticks of butter.
There are a few good hints and tips however, and I most likely I will try her Caramelised Bacon recipe because I love bacon and can't resist.
Beat This! is unlikely to appeal to the health concious or busy mother, but may provide a solid collection of recipes for those who enjoy cooking or are looking to improve their culinary skills.
While the style is certainly readable with Ann Hodgman's warmth and humor, I didn't find any recipes that particularly suited me. Many of the recipes require a lot of prep and ingredients (including some not available in Australia like Corn Syrup). Neither were any of the recipes particuarly original, I felt that they could have come from my mothers pre cholesteral 197O's cookbooks - particuarly with so many recipes calling for 2 entire sticks of butter.
There are a few good hints and tips however, and I most likely I will try her Caramelised Bacon recipe because I love bacon and can't resist.
Beat This! is unlikely to appeal to the health concious or busy mother, but may provide a solid collection of recipes for those who enjoy cooking or are looking to improve their culinary skills.
moxiedoll's review
3.0
Maybe this would've been more interesting to me when it was published 11 years ago, but overall I found it rather lackluster.
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