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sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
2.0
On the whole, the only disapointment I've had with this series. I'm sure the recipes are fantastic, but where's the story??? Should have been marketed as a cook book rather than a novel.
gabmc's review against another edition
2.0
In fairness, this book is probably 2 1/2 stars. The recipes look great and had I realised it was a recipe book rather than a novel I don't know that I would have bought it. Not much happens in the "story" that we didn't already know about Syliva and her family. So although this was technically part of the Elm Creek Quilts series it really could be a stand alone recipe book and I wish it was marketed that way.
mschrock8's review against another edition
2.0
I usually listen to this series on Hoopla, and #13 was not available there.
This is a little edition. It reminded me of a Mitch Albom book.
"An honest quilter will admit that socializing is just as important as sewing" . . . about a quilting bee.
This was a super-quick read because of all the recipes.
This is a little edition. It reminded me of a Mitch Albom book.
"An honest quilter will admit that socializing is just as important as sewing" . . . about a quilting bee.
This was a super-quick read because of all the recipes.
meme_too2's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very quick read with more recipes than storyline. I've read every book in this series and I've enjoyed each one.
This one, however, seemed a little cheap and easy to crank out onto the press.
There could have been much more storyline with the chef being incorporated into the family of quilters, with a making of another quilt to boot. Kind of a wasted opportunity.
Oh well, I'll be reading the next ones as they come out anyway.
This one, however, seemed a little cheap and easy to crank out onto the press.
There could have been much more storyline with the chef being incorporated into the family of quilters, with a making of another quilt to boot. Kind of a wasted opportunity.
Oh well, I'll be reading the next ones as they come out anyway.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The quilter's kitchen an Elm Creek Quilts novel with recipes by Jennifer Chiaverini
This book is mainly about the kitchen at Elm Creek Manor. It is being renovated and Ana got the job to be the chef.
Lots of food and recipes that are served at the quilter's camp. Lots of stories about newly found dishes that hold a
place in Sylvia's heart and family. Love all the stories about the holiday foods.
Love the history of the feedsacks in quilting and farm work. Love hearing about all the treasures they find!
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
This book is mainly about the kitchen at Elm Creek Manor. It is being renovated and Ana got the job to be the chef.
Lots of food and recipes that are served at the quilter's camp. Lots of stories about newly found dishes that hold a
place in Sylvia's heart and family. Love all the stories about the holiday foods.
Love the history of the feedsacks in quilting and farm work. Love hearing about all the treasures they find!
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
vikingwolf's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't really sure what to rate this book. I was given this through bookcrossing as I have been looking to read the entire series since discovering an interest in quilting-though I have yet to start any projects!
While this book is classed as book 13 in the series, it is not really a book at all. It is a recipe book with a few pages in each chapter talking about where some of the recipes fit into the history of Elm Creek's Sylvia. It is really used to show the new quilter and chef Anna, learning about her new friends and traditions from Sylvia's stories and looking for a way to fit in.
The recipes didn't interest me as I don't cook so I just skimmed past these pages to read the narrative, which I found interesting. Other reviewers suggest that these stories have already been told in other books which explains why some have given it just 1 star. Luckily I have only read the first book in the series so it was all new to me and I quite liked it. I might have held a different opinion had I read the whole series in order!
It might be a good starting point for a new reader as it seems like it could be a good stand alone book to introduce you to Sylvia and her life. Those following the series are perhaps more likely to view it as a cheap filler.
While this book is classed as book 13 in the series, it is not really a book at all. It is a recipe book with a few pages in each chapter talking about where some of the recipes fit into the history of Elm Creek's Sylvia. It is really used to show the new quilter and chef Anna, learning about her new friends and traditions from Sylvia's stories and looking for a way to fit in.
The recipes didn't interest me as I don't cook so I just skimmed past these pages to read the narrative, which I found interesting. Other reviewers suggest that these stories have already been told in other books which explains why some have given it just 1 star. Luckily I have only read the first book in the series so it was all new to me and I quite liked it. I might have held a different opinion had I read the whole series in order!
It might be a good starting point for a new reader as it seems like it could be a good stand alone book to introduce you to Sylvia and her life. Those following the series are perhaps more likely to view it as a cheap filler.
beccbugg's review against another edition
3.0
It was good! but I took me 20 mins to read this. Most of this is recipes.
nell1120's review against another edition
4.0
Could really be considered a novella (as most of the pages cover recipes): a glance into one afternoon as Anna and Sylvia pack up the Elm Creek kitchen to make way for the renovations. I always like the little snippets into the Bergstrom past. And I do really like Anna, even though she's a brand new character.
kairosdreaming's review against another edition
5.0
This book is worth buying just for the wonderful recipes it contains. Because of these recipes though, I do have to warn that reading this book won't take very long. The recipes are numerous and included within the story itself so the book is actually only about half as long as it looks. I'm not going to take the time to recap the rest of the books as there are twelve that come before and it would take a whole review just for that, but even so, this book could be read as a stand alone.
Sylvia, and the new cook Anna, are busing cleaning out the cupboard of Elm Creek Manor. Elm Creek Manor plays host to a quilter's retreat during the warmer months and now that they have a new cook to help with all the people who need fed, they need to redesign the kitchen as well. Desperate to fit in as she is so new, Anna wants to make the kitchen the perfect place that produces wonderful meals, but she doesn't want it to feel different than the rest of the manor. She wants to find a way to tie the rest of Elm Creek into this future redesigned kitchen.
Sylvia is helping her with the cleaning out and as they work through the cupboards she finds family treasures and heirlooms. Each discovery brings back a memory and she happily tells Anna the meaning behind each piece. The items also follow a theme and we can see the chapter range from Harvest to Thanksgiving, to Christmas and beyond in sequential order. This of course fits in perfectly with the recipes located at the end of each chapter.
I wasn't sure what to think of the location of the recipes at first. From a reading standpoint it would have made more sense to put them all at the end. But really, I think Chiaverini made the right choice as having the recipes at the end of each chapter made it easy to see which were for a specific occasion. You could definitely tell when something was supposed to be served or when the ingredients would be found easily based on the location in the book. As a sneak peak, here are some of the 102 recipes featured in the book:
Cider Cheddar Fondue
Denver Omelet
Chestnut Dressing
Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache
Spicy Meatballs
Mushroom Soup with Fresh Rosemary
Quilter's Coffee
Since this story was so short, Chiaverini didn't have a lot of detail put into the writing. The stories Sylvia shared with Anna were heartwarming though and it was nice to see the interaction between the two characters as it showed Sylvia being very welcoming and understanding of Anna's feelings. While this story was a bit on the smaller side, it was definitely charming.
I loved this book. As an avid quilter and a big fan of cooking in the kitchen, it was a mix of both of my favorite things. I definitely plan on making quite a few of the recipes and if I do, I'll be sure to edit this review with the results. On to cooking and quilting!
The Quilter's Kitchen
Copyright 2008
204
plus a metrics equivalents page, Acknowledgments for recipes page, and Recipe Index
Sylvia, and the new cook Anna, are busing cleaning out the cupboard of Elm Creek Manor. Elm Creek Manor plays host to a quilter's retreat during the warmer months and now that they have a new cook to help with all the people who need fed, they need to redesign the kitchen as well. Desperate to fit in as she is so new, Anna wants to make the kitchen the perfect place that produces wonderful meals, but she doesn't want it to feel different than the rest of the manor. She wants to find a way to tie the rest of Elm Creek into this future redesigned kitchen.
Sylvia is helping her with the cleaning out and as they work through the cupboards she finds family treasures and heirlooms. Each discovery brings back a memory and she happily tells Anna the meaning behind each piece. The items also follow a theme and we can see the chapter range from Harvest to Thanksgiving, to Christmas and beyond in sequential order. This of course fits in perfectly with the recipes located at the end of each chapter.
I wasn't sure what to think of the location of the recipes at first. From a reading standpoint it would have made more sense to put them all at the end. But really, I think Chiaverini made the right choice as having the recipes at the end of each chapter made it easy to see which were for a specific occasion. You could definitely tell when something was supposed to be served or when the ingredients would be found easily based on the location in the book. As a sneak peak, here are some of the 102 recipes featured in the book:
Cider Cheddar Fondue
Denver Omelet
Chestnut Dressing
Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache
Spicy Meatballs
Mushroom Soup with Fresh Rosemary
Quilter's Coffee
Since this story was so short, Chiaverini didn't have a lot of detail put into the writing. The stories Sylvia shared with Anna were heartwarming though and it was nice to see the interaction between the two characters as it showed Sylvia being very welcoming and understanding of Anna's feelings. While this story was a bit on the smaller side, it was definitely charming.
I loved this book. As an avid quilter and a big fan of cooking in the kitchen, it was a mix of both of my favorite things. I definitely plan on making quite a few of the recipes and if I do, I'll be sure to edit this review with the results. On to cooking and quilting!
The Quilter's Kitchen
Copyright 2008
204
plus a metrics equivalents page, Acknowledgments for recipes page, and Recipe Index
lisahelene's review against another edition
2.0
Just something a little mind numbing to help clear my brain.