Great Whole Grain Breads Review

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(More customer reviews)I came across this book at the public library, and I brought it home because the bread recipes looked wholesome and delicious... and because I was intrigued by the casserole bread chapter. I never saw so many recipes using that method! I tried a casserole rye/potato bread and we all thought it was delicious, and I esp. appreciated the lack of kneading it really saves on time.
This book is now in my wish list for Christmas.... I want more time to pick and choose than the library can give... there is nothing like the smell of fresh bread baking!

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The crust, the texture, the aroma, the taste-a hearty whole grain bread makes the meal or, in the case of the cheese breads, blinis, or calzone that Beatrice Ojakangas serves up, becomes the meal. The seasoned baker and the passionate amateur, the connoisseur and the simply famished will find plenty to celebrate in Ojakangas's classic bread-making book.Whether it's traditional Finnish rye, old-fashioned corn bread, scones, croissants, pretzels, or popovers, the perfect bread for any occasion can be found in this book, along with companionable advice for making it perfectly every time. For the baker with no time to spare, Ojakangas includes a large assortment of fast and easy breads.With more than 250 sweet-and-savory recipes, easy-to-follow, step-by-step techniques for mixing and kneading, and special hints for working with whole grains, Great Whole Grain Breads should find a place in every baker's kitchen.Beatrice Ojakangas is the author of dozens of cookbooks, including The Great Scandinavian Baking Book (1999), Scandinavian Feasts (2001), and The Great Holiday Baking Book (2001), all published by Minnesota. She has appeared on television's Baking with Julia Child and Martha Stewart's Living, and has written articles for many newspapers and magazines, including Cooking Light, Family Circle, and Bon Appetit. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Restaurant Calorie Counter For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is an excellent compilation of nutritional information for food from almost every mainstream restaurant.
More than just calories, there is listing of fat, salt, etc.
The information can be used to infer the calorie count of dishes from restaurants that aren't listed. For example, you can look up a burger from Island's and use it to estimate the calorie count of similar burger at a local burger restaurant.
The book is small but thick and that makes it a bit heavy to take with you when you go out to eat. If you are meticulous about what you eat and want to plan ahead before you go to the restaurants, this is a great book to have in your collection.

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Achieve your dietary and lifestyle goals even when eating out
Whether you're trying to lose weight, eat healthier, or control or prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, this handy guide arms you with a portable, quick, and easy way to get nutritional information whenever and wherever you want.
Restaurant Calorie Counter For Dummies gives you fast access to the calorie, fat, saturated fat, carb, fiber, protein, and sodium counts found in food products of thousands of fast-food and chain restaurants.
Nutritional information for big name franchises like Burger King, Applebee's, Pizza Hut, and Cracker Barrel
Expert advice on the healthiest options at the most popular drive-thru destinations as well as your favorite sit-down chains
Tips and tricks for eating meals on-the-go for those with diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.
Special tips for athletes, as well as the best bets for kids.

Tuck this compact guide into your glove box, briefcase, or purse, and have key calorie information at your fingertips at all times!

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Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Review

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(More customer reviews)Perhaps "Don't Panic, dinners in the freezer" would be a better selection. This book is a misnomer- it doesn't help you plan ahead for more than 24 hours. Anyone can figure out to do their prep work in advance then store the food in the fridge. Other negative aspects
1. no photos
2. recipes include things like "Cheese Whiz"
3. directions are for one meal at a time, (to save time- I like to make more than one meal)
4. very large type (could be a plus for some people- it make me dizzy)
5. baking instructions are for odd sized pans
I will donate this book to the library- not worth the shelf space.

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Make Ahead meals are not just for Moms who work outside of the home.It's a way of cooking that helps all families, big and small.It all comes down to a little planning.Make a meal or two in advance when you have some extra time.Then you'll be rewarded with quick, delicious home-cooked meals when you really need them!

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May All Be Fed: 'a Diet For A New World : Including Recipes By Jia Patton And Friends Review

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(More customer reviews)With a more personal style than Diet For a New America, John Robbins teaches us about the production and consumption of meat, chicken, fish, dairy and eggs. What I like about this book is how he comes from a spiritual rather than statistics-only perspective. Robbins encourages us to remember the simple health-nourishing habits like giving thanks and chewing your food slowly, those simple things we can easily forget in our modern ironic eat-quick-so-you-can-make-it-to-yoga-class lifestyles. I especially like the "What You Can Do" section, inspiring readers to educate themselves and others, giving tips on shopping/ cooking healthy foods and a listing of resources.
Jia Patton's recipes make the book for me. I had the privilege of taking some of her cooking classes with gourmet vegan food which melts your taste buds in its richness and diversity of flavor. In May All Be Fed, Jia abolishes stereotypes of vegan food being bland. Every time I have made the "Cream of Broccoli Soup" for friends they ask for the recipe and love it, deservedly so, with its creamy cashew base. The "Spinach Tofu Quiche" is wonderful too (people don't seem to miss the dairy); the "Plum Cobbler" feels healthy yet satisfies the sweet tooth going down. I recommend this book for anyone who is open to learning about the vegan diet, and who enjoys cooking and eating fulfilling and jazzy meals.

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The author of Diet for a New America shows how we can significantly improve ourselves and the world by changing the way we eat. May All Be Fed explains why so few have so much to eat and why so many have so little, and it shows how everyone can make a difference by altering food choices. 8 charts.

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Chocolate Snowball: and Other Fabulous Pastries from Deer Valley Bakery Review

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(More customer reviews)I live in the same town as this author, and have experienced first-hand her delectible creations. Not only are these recipes extraordinary, they are makable and edible. True gourmet without requiring ingredients from unknown Mediterranean villages. It is very difficult to bake at 7000+ feet, and these work (each recipe has altitude instructions if necessary). Amazingly, I emailed Letty for help with cream puffs (not in the book; mine were collapsing--not only did she return my email, she offered to taste-test them. Top notch chef, person, book. If live at altitude and love refined sugar, you need this book. Wherever you live, this book will not disappoint.

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Healthy Palate, Delicious and Simple Recipes to Enhance Meals with Fruits and Vegetables Review

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(More customer reviews)I am always looking for healthy but delicious recipes. I have a lot of cookbooks but I find myself turning to this cook book more and more for recipes and inspiration. I have found few cook books that include as many fruits and vegetables into the recipes as The Healthy Palate. The recipes are not only delicious but also easy to make - important for a working mother of two. The cherry glazed chicken and scallops with cabbage are delicious. The curry sauce from the broccoli with curry sauce is super tasty. The carrot salad is perfect if you are looking for a crunchy, tangy summer salad. Even the desserts are delicious. The ricotta cake with berries is amazing. Kids (and adults) will love the oatmeal, carrot and raisin cookies. Highly recommended!

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Whitewater Cooks Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this cookbook. The pictures alone are wonderful, and the recipes themselves turn out both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. I've made about ten of the recipes. So far, our favorites are the black bean vegetarian chili, the corn bread, and the white chocolate-hazelnut brownies. The only criticism I have is that the book is poorly edited. Some of the ingredients are not specific enough (for example, "1 tsp mint"; dried? extract? fresh chopped?) and the instructions are sometimes incomplete. Still, by guessing as best I could, the recipes turned out well. I hope that the next edition of this book is more complete and specific.

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