Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Wow what a story. Had attended an online podcast where he read a few pages of this book, and podcast was about the new Lincoln car, it's features and charities.
For attending I did receive a free hardbound book of Green Lights. From the very beginning I went from scared to laughing out loud and repeated many times.
Scary when his mother grabbed a knife and was going after the father, til he squeezed ketchup on her til she gave up. I found the episodes of various scenes to be very honest, soul searched and down right entertaining.
At times I felt like I was on Saturday Night Live for a skit. Love the author narrating his own story, he emotions come through as he raises his voice in preaches and bumper sticker warning phrases.
The speed of his voice really entrapped my attention also as I come from the northeast and we talk wicked fast.
There is so much to this story and I love how he calls his mom at times and she doesn't go along with what he's telling her but then a few minutes later she calls and asks for a redo of their last conversation.
Love the relationships he has and learned so much about his life in general. Have watched him in a few movies and can't wait to catch the others.
Best first book of the year for me, will be one of my top picks.
Some of the sentences are about 4 lines long, reminding me of 'Alice's restaurant' song with all the lyrics and very long lines, LOL
So many connections, especially the movie in Newport, RI as I was there for court one day while they taped in the immediate area.
So honest and open.
The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin
Story is about how different teachers in different areas of the west during the 1880's handle the winter months teaching kids.
The agents are paid money as they have made accommodations for people from the east to travel to the west, get free land and make a good living, off the land.
They were NOT told the truth. So many immigrants from the Eastern countries of England.
A rare warm day for January, nobody had brought or worn winter clothes. All of a sudden the storm came upon them, dropping the temperature, then the winds started, blowing out windows.
Firewood was low and some had to leave to find shelter.
They have lived through fires that they had played together as a game was being played, stepping on the fires and beating them with their hands to put them out.
Such tragedies are told and I can picture the disasters in my mind.
Very emotional story as the teachers were also harmed by the experiences.
Love how this book came about, know author has done her research and created a great storyline to go along with real events.
Received this review copy from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine via from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
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The Tinkerer's Daughter by Jamie Sedgwick
Story starts with Breeze is she is walking us through her life at the age of four or so. She explains how her mother was from an elf group and her father was human. She has parts from both and that gives her special powers.
She is left at the tinker's house as her father has been called to fight in the war. It's amazing how the man takes care of her as she discovers all kinds of cool things at his foundry and barns. She loves walking among the trees as they talk to her.
Love when she is given small pieces of wood for him to burn. They also warn her of danger. As she gets older she wants to attend school and he helps her with help from the school teacher who is also owner of mercantile in town.
She tinkers right along with him and learns all he can teach her. They are able to build phenomenal things: planes, steam wagons, etc.
I usually can not stand to read about elves and wood creatures but this one captured me attention throughout as she was helping others just like her father did.
Love older years as she helped so many and she learns of her mothers side of the family also. Things don't go according to plans and her life is in danger but she has much help.
Can't wait to read more about her as the saga continues in the next story. Excerpt is included at the end.
Welcome to Our Home - Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart
Starts with letter from the editors and what's included in this book.
Table of contents where each pattern gets it's own chapter.
Each item starts with a title, color photo, and short summary of the item.
Materials and gauge are included along with instructions.
There is no level of experitse and some patterns will take the new beginner a bit of time to become familiar with the instructions.
Some pattersns are easy, some are medium and some are hard.
Accessories: afghans, pillows, wreaths, rugs, ottoman cover, coasters, golf club covers, ebook cozy, and phone holder.
Some patterns are for knit, some crochet. Most are quite easy.
Homemade Christmas Gifts: 14 Gift Ideas & DIY Home Decor
by FaveCrafts
Letter from the editor: Fave crafts.com
List of sponsors. Table of contents is included.
Each pattern starts with a title and summary of the project.
Tiny color photo is included along with material needs and gauge/size, etc if needed.
Directions are easy to follow. offers of free pamphlets are enclosed.
Even has quilting patterns as well. Bonus patterns included at the end.
Finished color photos of patterns are shown at the end.
14 Easy Summer Craft Activities for Kids by Prime Publishing
Letter from the editors and table of contents where the projects are listed.
What I like about this book is that you can get a lot of the materials from outside=the beach even.
Each project starts with a title and the author along with a summary of the items.
Materials are listed and you might need help from an adult and there are instructions.. Some photos show the steps as they are done.
Thanks to all authors listing and finished pictures of some projects are shown at the end.
Lion Brand 17 crafts with yarn make accessories, decor and more with Lion brand imagine yarn by Prime publishing
Letter from the editors is included and about lion brand
Table fo contents is included. Each pattern starts with a title color photo and the author of the pattern.
Instructions are given along with material and level and size. Like that there are some real small projects and some larger ones. Photos of all projects finished are shown at the back of the book.
Easy hat, scarf and neck warmer crochet patterns in 4 sizes baby to teen/adult by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen
Table of contents where patterns are listed in sizes small to larger ones.
Intro about the set and starts with abbreviations, , notes, gauge, .
Pattern has a title and medium size color photo and list of materials.
Love that the number on the yarn label is showing! Instructions are each to follow. Each style is a bit different and adornments are as well.
There are no instructions on how to make a pom pom but you should be able to get that from the internet.
Like swatches of finished project.
About the author is included at the end.
My first scarf a visual step by step guide to crocheting a beautiful scarf. by Barb Asselin
Free gift tutorial is listed.
Other works by the author are listed.
About the author and why you should read this book.
Table of contents where each chapter is listed.
Intro talks about how the author got started. Different topics of discussion: yarns, crochet hooks including a chart of sizes in numeric and alphabetical.
Stitches are discussed and shown in medium size color photos along with words that explain how to do the stitch.
Text version shows a color photo of the finished item and list of materials, gauge and pattern colors. Instructions are given how to make the stitches and what comes next.
There is also a step by step version of the pattern. Bonus pattern of rainbow scarf is included.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.
Spring Fashion, 8 DIY projects by Prime Publishing
Note from the author and list of contents.
Spring separates and spring dresses.
Each pattern starts with a title and authors name and summary of the project.
Tiny small colorful pictures are included along with list of materials and Directions. Each stage of the direction shows pictures also.
Even though some of these are old fashioned with a little spruce up they can be used today.
12 Knitted scarf patterns, fashions free knitting patterns for beginners by Prime Publications.
Other works are listed at the start. Letter from the editors and table of contents are included.
Each pattern starts with a title and medium size color photo and who made the item.
Summary of the pattern is included. List of materials and needle size, and instructions are included.
Some really good patterns here and I like the combination that would even look nice for a baby afghan.
Some are charted and that is explained in detail in the pattern.
Special thanks to contributors are listed at the end.
Spring crafts for kids: 17 flower crafts, butterfly crafts and more by Prime Publishing.
Letter from the author and table of contents where the patterns are listed in a few categories.
Each pattern starts with a title and who made this pattern. Summary of the item is included along with list of materials. Directions are given and there are tiny small colorful picture. Cute things to make
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Paper Crafts for Kids: 10 Paper Toys, Printable Paper Dolls, and Other Kids Craft Ideas by Prime Publishing
Note from the author and free sign up for newsletter.
Table of contents of patterns.
Each pattern starts with a title, summer of what it is and materials needed.
Very tiny small color photo is attached along with step by step instructions.
Easy for kids with sometimes help from an adult.
lots of fun things. Special thanks to contributors.
Free crochet patterns for every season 17 DIY accessories by Prime Publishing
Note from the editor and table of contents where patterns are broken up into categories: spring ideas, summer patterns, fall designs and winter projects.
Each pattern talks a bit about the pattern along with a very tiny color photo. list of materials is included, gauge and finished sizes and notes.
Instructions are easy to understand and there are some really cool things to make.
I like to look through the books to find a set of instructions that would look good for when i make infant afghans for charity.
Special thanks listing is also included at the end.
Marvel's Jessica Jones (Marvel Cinematic Universe) by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos
has list of characters but I didn't realize the whole book would be in comic book format. Print is way too tiny for me to read, no way to enlarge it on the tablet.
The Christmas Star by Diane Darcy
Wish upon a Christmas star and you wish may come true.
Story starts out with Marilyn and she's at her family farm taking care of the animals when she glances up at the Christmas Star and makes a wish.
Story follows her daughter Elise who has left the farm and headed to Chicago and her boyfriend didn't follow her but she still hopes for a while....
Her business life keeps her busy and she does so well on a project that her boss wants her to attend a seminar and take notes.
It's given by Gabriel and it's about forgiving and all things to do with that. He makes them write a letter to someone that they've been wanting to forgive and she writes to her father.
She goes to look for her letter from the box and it's gone. It arrives at the farm and her father opens it and reads it and calls her telling her he's the one that is story.
Reason why she just left when the parents got into a fight about her and Jason but she is willing to head home for the holidays. She enjoys time with her parents and finds Jason hanging around a lot and they get into conversations about why she left.
They do spend some time with one another doing fun things, dinner, sled rides, etc.
She ends up leaving to go back to work and he follows her and tells her in the middle of a work party that he's not leaving til she agrees to marry him.
Predictable book when you learn about the instructor Gabriel. Lot of people have their hands into the matchmaking.
cute Christmas story.
The Mystery of Vomo Island by Anston Hawking
Book starts out with notes from the author and a premise and dedication page.
This story starts out where the last left off but can be read as a stand alone as you are brought up to date on past events.
After they saved the USA from evil Mrs. Brown think the children should take a vacation to Vomo Island.
I had to look this up and all i can say is just WOW. It has everything your heart and mind would desire of a vacation.
They kids are excited and invite Tyler to go as he was part of the quad that solved mysteries. There is so much to this story as we also hear of the bad guys and what they are doing at the same time as what and where the kids are on their journey.
Lots of action and adventure and I loved learning about how to do things on a boat Love step by step instructions so I can maybe do them myself one day.
Some scary parts but the kids are brave. Can they find the loot that others have stolen?
Excerpts from the authors other works are included at the end.
Authors note is enclosed also.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
The Mystery Quad Book 1: the Mystery of the Black Birds by Anston Hawking
This middle grade book interested me and kept my attention throughout.
Starts out when the kids are being dropped off at Tyler's party but something goes wrong....
They are kidnapped as they saw the loot being stolen, put on a plane and find their friend Tyler til they understand he's not one of their friends at all.
They reason with him because Tyler also realizes his father is acting weird and he wants nothing to do with him.
The kids then combine forces to fight the enemy and outwit others to gain entrance to places they need to investigate.
Love the card that allows them to do that and so much more. Lots of battles and can't believe the girl is the one who flies the planes because she knows how to do so via video games she plays on her computer.
So cool! There are a lot of politics that come into play also. Always another angle to this story.
Can't wait to read more from this author.
Received a review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
True Love for the Reluctant Earl by Eleanor Keating
Story is about Madeline and her parents want her to marry but she's more into reading and learning new things.
Story also follows Edward and he's back home as his father has passed away. He learns of new stipulations to the will and proceeds to find a woman he'd even want to marry.
His sister gets him to go to the masquerade party and he meets up with a woman sitting outside staring up at the stars and they start conversing.
When they meet again she knows it's him, Edward right away because of the color of his eyes.
He is so happy to converse with her rather then the giggly girls at the galas.
The secrets he hides from everyone she hears about and it upsets her. He tends to his responsibilities while he learns of her proposal to marriage.
When he attends a friends wedding he learns of her intended spouse and has some firepower to use to rescue her from his grasp.
Love the relationships in this story and how others come together for the good of the younger ones.
Has an epilogue and an extended one years later... Excerpt from the next story is attached.
Love the importance of books in this story. what a treasure it was to hear about it numerous times.
Can't wait to read more from this author.
Received this review copy from the publicist and this is my honest opinion.
Love is the Answer God is the Cure – Aimee Nikolov
Book starts out with dedication page and table of contents. About the cover is included.
Note about the story and how it all started.
Prologue with prayers. Love that the sisters get to spend time in Dominican Republic because the sister that got married wasn't able to use the trip.
Each chapter also starts with a verse or psalm scripture.
They both meet men they want to get to know better.
Story goes back in time to when Aimee was only 7 and the abuse starts. Hard for me
So much pain, torture, suffering but there are good times also.
Like that Aimee stays in touch with newspapers so she can notify others of what the animal did to her and her family.
Like how religion plays a huge part in this story. Always reliable.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Body in the Woods by Behcet Kaya
Story starts out with Jack and he's on his way to help out Vance on the west coast. Once he arrives he is given a room and they are able to speak about the problem.
The inventor of the invisible plane plans have been stolen and or sold to the enemy. Heins is dead but Jack follows up on all the leads he has and those that he gets by talking to others.
He's ends up back in NO, LA where his father has passed away and then he heads to England to the plane trade show where he meets with others who do have invisible planes-invisible from radar.
Love the authors works as I have read a few and can't wait to read more. So much goes into these stories and they are easy to follow along but astonishing and shocking at times, the things he uncovers.
Love how this one ended as if it's not quite completed finished...
So much to this story, romance, travel, mystery, technology and family situations. All around great read for anybody.
Adult situations.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding by Josie Riviera
Book starts out with praise and reviews. Info about author's newsletter.
Story starts out with Colum O'Brien and he's on his way to his father's wedding. He will be in the wedding party and he wonders if the girl next door will be there also.
The story also follows Keira (kiki) and she's her mothers choice at the wedding. They are able to reminisce about the days they were dating one another, getting to really know one another.
Love hearing of her sewing abilities and how they each followed their dreams-he to be on stage in plays, her on the runway and even a designer.
Like hearing what they do now 30 years later and how things were left when they fell apart.
You wonder if they will get back together. Like Irish theme in this one and have heard the Irish blessing many times. So touching.
Love that this book is about 50er's characters.
Recipes included at the end. Note from the author is included.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Slave to the Dream: Everyone's Dream by Gaylan D Wright
Book starts out with quotes from various famous people. Story starts when author became a civilian, 36 later.
Many recollections of his time on the road, coming up on head on collisions on the main highways and nothing left of the people involved.
Mostly drunk driver accidents. Because of the way he was trained he was strong in getting the jobs done along with paperwork. Just when you think you've heard it all he tells of other accidents.
Like the camaraderie he and other troopers had over the years. Hated to hear some bosses did not fight for them or pay increases.
I recall my father also going through state police training but he stayed on the local level. So informative to me and another part of my father's life I didn't know much about.
Pictures throughout the book and love that he brought up his kids like his dad brought up him.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Happiness Power – Robert Gill Jr
Starts with dedication and table of contents where power and physical health, mental health, gratitude self kindness, purpose family friends and community, giving, surprise ending are all discussed in further detail.
I always felt we are the only ones who can make us happy. sure others can help but it's our job. Love this book for pointing out so many things i do on a daily basis, especially charity work and donating to others less fortunate.
Like how one thing can improve your health but I had never associated the things together.
Starts with dedication realized it, put in the way the author explains.
So many examples of how to do things, make changes for the better and just plain motivate you to get it all done.
Appendix contains words of encouragement to help you.
Lots of tips and solutions and summary of the chapter is included. So much information.
Bibliography is also enclosed. About the author is attached also.
Other things that you will get along with Happiness secrets which you can click on the link in the book.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Back to You by Steve Bates
This story starts out with Eddie and he's hiding out in a food truck, no good food for him though. We learn he's in an AI equipped car and she warns him not to go outside.
There's a war out there from his vantage point. The vehicle is not his but he persuades the AI to turn the car into a 1974 pinto, I had one similar and nobody would ever steal it.
He's late for work and tells his boss of a new story line. He takes him for a ride in the vehicle and they select a time frame. The car travels in time, forward and backward.
There are others that join Eddie and they tape stories of inventions and other events.
It's really educational then they bring characters in from Friends and other music stars. Gets way out of hand and comical at times.
Chris was the food truck operator and he does get back to the vehicle and now there are duplicates of characters. At some point some get left behind with hopes of them returning to get them.
Kim K and so many others make appearances. Ending is kind of open so another book in teh series could be easily added.
Lots of high tech, scientific, physics, space and so many other beyond this world things keep you busy keep them all straight.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Making Hearts by Jack Getze
This story starts out with a couple and their teen kids having a holiday party with others at their house.
Teen girl starts having stomach pains and is rushed to the hospital where it's determined she is giving birth.
The parents Papi and Mama and their kids Emily and Philip and the new granddaughter Noel.
Emily is overweight and had weird cycles but didn't really know she was pregnant but she had unprotected sex.
She would rather go to dances and smoke pot then tend to the baby.
Story is from the granddaughter's point of view. Never thought of how they were feeling at dismal times.
When the frailly, 3 out of the 4 test positive for pot the agency steps in to have the child removed. Mama slips and breaks her arm and wants to raise Noel by herself if need be.
Court hearings and words adults have used in front of the granddaughter has brought tears to my eyes.
Circumstances take a deadly turn....
On top of that a girl at school is trying to get Emily in more trouble than ever.... Last hope could be with the boyfriend.
Hope they can 'wake' up and get on with coming together as a family. A new baby should be a joy to all.
Real life situations and so downQ to earth, daily things that happen...
Reason I like this story is because there are many different ages of people and we get to hear from all of them, from their perspectives.
Have personally gone through most of the above myself and had a good outcome.
About the author ends this book along with a listing of other works..
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Secret Kisses Love you doc series by Mona Risk
Starts with book description then the story. Praise and awards are noted.
Story starts with Katy at kindergarten and she meets Hoda a new girl
They become friends with Sarah and Julia.
Story follows them through birthday parties also, some are Catholic, Muslim and Jewish.
Plans are made for Hoda to marry a man her parents had picked out for her when she was very young.
He shows up at the graduation party and things don't go as planned. Another is enticed by him....
Like all the different religions and learning about them and how they go about their everyday lifes.
At times things are confusing to me. Love the travel and all the new things for me to learn about.
Amazing who each of the girls has been matched with but is it to be with complications of custom and religion?
Ends with a note from the author and her other work and about the author.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Happy Hollisters Trading Post Mystery #7 by Jerry West
Love that this story follows a family of siblings.
Book starts with a dedication and about the characters and how this series has been rewritten from the original.
Book also contains sketches in black and white of some scenes.
Story surrounds the family and the youngest is getting a burro/donkey. It's around Christmas time and the dad gets an idea to decorate his trading post store and the children help him with ideas.
They go with a Santa, in a sleigh and the reindeer and they put it on the roof. Customers come along and buy gifts and they are put into the big red bag to distribute to the needy kids in the area.
There are also many other things going on with the kids, visitors coming for the holiday, skits at school, donating money by doing things in town to give for the needy, tracking down the stolen items.
Love hearing all the clues and how they all come together. Never thought I'd see this story ending as it did.
Was easy for me to follow the characters and not get sidetracked, first book I've read about this series.
Can't wait to read more of the family's escapades.
Similar to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew and Paul Moxham's series but each offer just a bit of something different.
Happy Hollisters #1 by Jerry West
Book starts out with a dedication page and who the characters are in real life.
This story starts out with the family and they are moving to Pine Lake, Shoreham.
One problem is the small van with their toys in it and their dads special suitcase of work papers is missing.
There are a lot of clues and love hearing about them all along the way. Such cool time, in 1950's when the boys set up a fish net and it actually catches fish for them the next morning.
Love the pranks they play on one another.
Such scary times also as they get close to the thief. Love hearing of the secret stairway and hidden treasure IN the house.
Can't wait to read more. Such descriptive details.
The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery at Missile Town (Happy Hollisters, #19) by Jerry West
In this adventure the kids are able to visit their relatives in FL. I am familiar with the area but not the space area.
Love how they are able to get to know the people in the area and how they are also able to collect clues about a missing monkey
and a missing nose cone from a rocket that didn't blast off right.
There are many dangers for them along the way but they are able to handle them all, even the neighborhood bully.
Love learning all new things even at their level. Makes such a fun read.
When I Lose My Cool by Michael Gordon
Book starts out with nameplate and the story.
Colorful children's story about anger and how to live with it and get over it.
It's about Deano and he's a dinosaur and he enjoys playing with toys but something goes wrong.
He is mad at himself, everybody and his broken toy. His face gets red and he loses control.
His mother knows what's going on and steps in to help him.
She gives him tips on how to handle the anger and what he needs to do.
This would also work with older kids and adults as well.
Really good suggestions.
Ends with listing of author's other works and about the author.
The Mediterranean Seafood Cookbook: Mediterranean Seafood Recipes for Healthy Living (Mediterranean Diet Cookbook)
Accidentally clicked on wrong button and now I own this book. We do eat Mediterranean but this cookbook is a bit off my mark.
Table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals.
large majority of the book concentrates on what the diet plan is and how to stay on it. pictures of what foods to eat and which are best for you.
Lots of charts also. I have a lot of spices but not the ones listed in some of these recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title and servings and what type of meal it is: Meat or vegetarian, etc.
List of ingredients is included and there are some that have a LOT of ingredients.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Because of the types of fish they have recipes for we do not have these types where I live and would cost a lot of money to get at the store.
Lots of recipes for food I'd never eat: octopus, squid etc.
Ends with endnote from the author.
Stew cookbook crockpot stew recipes for easy cooking by Gianni Martini
Table of consents where recipes are broken up into: basic, vegetarian, intermediate and advanced.
Short intro about stews in crockpot.
Each recipe starts with title, color photo and a bit about the dish.
List of ingredients and some have a TON of them, Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and no servings.
There are just a few recipes per chapter. Not all recipes have a color photo 16 recipes in total.
Good starter book.
Copycat Recipes Making: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide to the Most Popular and Tasty Dishes From Italian Restaurants, With Easy to Follow Recipes From Appetizers to Desserts n)
by Emmanuel Goggins
Table of contents where recipes are broken up by restaurant
We don't have a lot of these in our local area nor when traveling have ever eaten at these so not sure what food would even taste like.
Introduction talks about Italian foods. Each recipe starts with a title, servings and average prep time.
List of ingredients and they use a lot of already prepared foods.
How to make the dish is included. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
These recipes make at least 10 servings, kind of off the mark for a family of 2.
Restaurants included in this book are from Carrabba, Olive Garden, Fazoli's, Original Sicillian Pasta co, romanno's macroni grill specialities, pasta house co. , biaggi's ristorante, NYC restaurant specialities, The spaghetti warehouse, Bravo cucina, Brio tuscan grille, semolinia's, uno's chicago grill, maggianos little Italy, and papa murphy.
Copycat Recipes: 140+ Step-by-Step Tasty Recipes which is Easy-to-Follow From Appetizers to Desserts & Cook Your Favorite Restaurant’s Dishes at Home by Dewey Harlan
Table of contents listed broken up by restaurant.
Intro talks about virus and how easy it is to order food in. Each recipe starts with a title and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar and low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
There are a lot of drink recipes so if you're missing your favorite from coffee house you can make them yourself.
Some recipes include some nutritional information: calories, fats-NOT broken up into good or bad, protein, carbs and fiber.
This book includes recipes from: wendys, starbucks, cheesecake factory, chick filA, chipotle, alfredos, cracker barrel, merriddle, olive garden, mcdonalds, longhorn, panda express, changs, kfc, outback, tso's, applebees, popeyes, red lobster, chilis, krispy kreme, irish creams, ihop and several other smaller places.
Recipes are broken up into food categories and not listed together by restaurant.
Hand Me That Hand Pie: Fifty Hearty Homemade Recipes You’ll Devour Hand Over Fist by Deb Graham
Other works by the author are listed. Table of contents where recipes are broken up into crust recipes, savory, sweet hand pie recipes.
Tips and tricks of making hand pies. Most crucial part is the crust itself because you will be holding that in your hand and if that fails you will be wearing the contents of the pie.
Different things to concentrate on are also included.
Each recipe starts with a title and List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar and low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Quite a variety to choose from, like the different flavors offered.
Juice recipes: juice recipes for weight loss and health by Peggy Annear
Table of contents lists the drinks not in any specific order.
Intro talks about how to make your own juice at home and what the benefits are. Tiny color photos are included.
Each recipe starts with a title and very tiny color photo.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar and low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information.
Certain drinks are geared towards different health problems you have.
Not every recipe has a tiny color photo.
Your favorite top restaurant copycat recipes by Oliver Wild Chili
Table of contents where recipes are in alpha order.
Recipes are copies from another location as they are in picture format. You can increase the size of them but can't target or highlight anything on them.
Recipes have a title and list of ingredients are included and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given but there are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
The way the recipes are shown does not allow you to figure out, some of them, which restaurant they are made from.
Reese's peanut butter cups and cracker jacks. I think they should've combined the ones from the same restaurant together in a chapter to themselves.
Very difficult to keep clicking on digital page and then having to enlarge that by hand. you can't just scroll through the book if you want to read the pages.
Tofu: the ultimate recipe guide by Sarah Dempsen
Offer of free ebooks. Table of contents where 31 recipes are just listed, not in any specific order.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep cook and ready time and servings.
List of ingredients are included and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Large variety to choose from.
Dehydrator cookbook: an essential guide to dehydrating and preserving by Holly Kristin
Offer of free ebooks. Other works by the author are listed.
Table of contents where each food type has its own chapter.
Intro talks about basic of dehydration. More detailed explanation of how it's all done is also included.
Each recipe starts with a title and total time, servings and list of ingredients are included and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and how to store them.
Like different categories especially the vegetables as we could eat those on our trips.
Like quick meals that you can dehydrate and then just add water to when your time is low.
Some recipes call for a very LARGE amount of ingredients.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
30 Day Whole Foods cookbook: transform the way you eat with 250 by Danillo Angelo
TOC where recipes are broken up into food categories.
Lots of intro material so you can understand what the food meal plan is all about.
It's not only about food but sleep and exercise as well.
Gives listings of what you should be eating and what to avoid.
Chart for 3 meals a day are also given.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients are included and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Lots of different food types and flavors to select from.
Love ending chapter about basics, broth and how to make them at home. We have done this many times and it's so much less expensive then buying it in a carton at the store.
Also info gives you amount the ingredients will make.
Recipe index is also included at the end.
I would keep this for just the broth and mayonnaise, ketchup you make at home.
Easy Fajita Cookbook: 50 Delicious & Authentic Latin and Mexican Fajita Recipes by BookSumo Press
Offer of free ebooks when you sign up for newsletter. About the author and intro are included.
TOC where recipes are listed. Chart of common abbreviations.
Each recipe starts with a title and List of ingredients are included and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures.
Serving size and some nutritional information is included: calories, fat, NOT broken up into good or bad, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium based on 2k diet.
There are a lot of spices and ingredients listed, be sure you have them all lined up ready to use before starting to prepare.
Leery about trying because of the spices, I have a lot but some of these specialized ones and not knowing what they would taste like might be a waste for me. Let me know if you make any of the recipes.
Slow Cooker: the very finest selections- cookbook, recipes, low calorie by Jessica Smith
Starts with TOC where recipes are broken up into meal categories.
States in intro section that every dish is very healthy.
Not that healthy when I can spot right off the top that they don't use low sodium products like chicken broth and they also used processed cheese sauce.
Each recipe starts with a title and List of ingredients are included and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and has an idea of servings.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Recipes don't always start at the top of a new page.
I love this one recipe: two pound of steal I think they mean STEAK.
Format of measurements are often spelled out, rather than in numeric form.
Bonus ebook gift at the end.
