Month: April 2020

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amish Friends Christmas Cookbook is a cute little cookbook that was interesting to look through. I hadn’t made fresh bread for awhile, so I decided to try Homemade Bread. This is a simple recipe that makes three loaves, but don’t let that put you off. It tastes wonderful and you’ll have no trouble finding someone to help you eat it!

There are some great from scratch recipes like the bread, but some have multiple ingredients that are pre-processed foods. I left those alone and still found plenty to keep me interested! From a great start to your day with a dish like Gold Rush Brunch, to a light lunch like Oriental Chicken Salad, a hearty supper like Potato Soup–only it’s truly loaded with yumminess!–and sweet delights such as Black Midnight Cake, a myriad of fudges or classic Buckeyes, there is a multitude of dishes to choose from.

If you are a seasoned cook that doesn’t like shortcuts, this may not be the first cookbook you’d reach for, but if you are a beginner, or just like to keep recipes around that are quick to put together, you’re sure to love this cute cookbook!

I received a copy from Barbour Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, what a jewel of a book!! I spent the longest time just reading through and soaking up this book. Forget running to the store for every little thing–start making your own!! From ghee to Fragrant Dried Stock, All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Mix, Preserved Lemons, Ricotta, Cordials and more, the recipes are here for you to go truly…homemade.

With the quarantine right now, everyone is going crazy making all kinds of homemade breads. I definitely recommend the No Knead Oat Flour Bread! Herb-Flecked Pizza Dough will bring a new depth to your homemade pizza nights!

From hummus to vinaigrette and tomato sauce to berry syrup, there’s a wealth of recipes to be found in this little book. Hey, we’re not even done yet!! There’s even a section on Beauty and Wellbeing (think essential oil blends, balms, face masks, cleansers, natural deodorants and more) and one on For the Home (soy candles, air fresheners, wool dryer balls and dishwashing powder to name a few).

This is a delightful book that is even more timely for our world right now. I’m happy to highly recommend it!

I received a copy of this book from Penguin Books through IPG for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.