Monday, March 21, 2022

Cook book reviewed: Mar 21

  







Jams and Jellies Recipes for Everyday Use: 30 Canning and Preserving Recipes for The Best Spreads by Thomas Kelly
Still looking for a new blueberry jam recipe, I read tons of books a year, maybe this is the book.
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
Intro discusses  and canning processes.  Each recipe starts with a title summary of the item. Prep time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Turbinado sugar, had to look this up, it's brown sugar as it's made with molasses.
Love the blueberry one as it's all fresh ingredients and easy. Think  I'd go through another step to put wax on top so they'd last longer on the shelf rather than in the fridge.
Like sounds of cranberry one but I have to wait til fall to get more. This summer we will have to go pick fresh blueberries as we've gone through all 20 quarts we had in deep freezer over several years.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page. NO nutritional information.
Like small batches you can make as I recall making gallons with my mother when I was growing up. 
Can't wait to try the fry pan method for blueberry jam.
A KEEPER for the blueberry and cranberry recipes. fry pan method, never heard of this one!

















Gas Grill Cookbook for Beginners: Quick and Easy Grill Recipes to Make Delicious and Healthy Food With Illustrated Recipes. Master Grilled Food for Everyday Meals and the Whole Family. by Peter Beck
TOC where recipes are listed in food categories.
Lots of introduction material: what kind of gas grill, equipment and accessories you may want. Tips and tricks are listed also.
Great chapters to refresh yourself with before buying a new one.
Each recipe starts with a title and small color photo.
Prep and cook times and servings are listed.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and some nutritional information is included: calories, carbs, fat, protein, sugar and cholesterol.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top fo a new page.
Love fish section the best, less sodium.
Vegetables section is another really good category as vegetables are fresh.
Make your own sauces, marinades a bit healthier at home.
A KEEPER  this book has so much to it! Smoothie recipes are included but are NOT grilled.
Meal plans are listed at the end along with index by ingredients.  This will be perfect for when I just want to make something with blueberries or zucchini.  













Indian Cookbook for beginners: With 66 tasty recipes by Billy Bailey
Table of contents lists recipes in meals . Another table of contents list all recipes in each chapter.
Each recipe starts with a title.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Working time, difficulty level and how to make the dish are included.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information, do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Lots of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Abbreviations are listed at the end.










Food for your brain: A guide to eating smart, staying mentally sharp and the best diet to increase the health and power of your brain by Aisha Summers
Bonus offer ebook, TOC where chapters are broken up into important facts of brain food categories.
Introduction discusses brain food. Crisis today with dementia and other brain ailments and how we can reverse and stop the damage done just by eating well, exercising and sleeping well.
Blue zones and different healthy food diets are discussed.  Love the Mediterranean diet being in MIND diet to help your brain.
What foods are recommended  and what the benefits are for your body.
Author's note about if only grandparents had known of this plan ...
Key takeaways are listed at the end of the chapters.
There are guidelines for intake of certain foods vs. calories burned.
Grains are discussed with a lot more details.
Recipe for kale bread sounds excellent as we like both items. Lots of info about gut health and how to  get your body back into synch.
There are recipes along the way that will be aimed at a certain problem the author described.
The bad food has its own chapter there is much information there. Superfoods has its own chapter and i love this one the most because of the items are are further detailed about why you should be eating them and why.
Different items are spoken of, as supplements, whether to use them or not...
How fasting works and overeating methods are discussed.
Along with diet, socialization and sleep, exercising all play a big part, just like Mediterranean diet plan.
Conclusion sums the book up for you.  References are included at the end.
SUCH super information.







Just Dump It! Dump Cake Recipe: The Easiest, Tastiest Dump Cake Recipe Book Around by Thomas Kelly
TOC where recipes are listed.
Intro starts with medium size color photo and discusses the book.
Each recipe start with a title and medium size color photo along with short summary of the dish.
Servings and times are mentioned.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Most recipes start with a boxed cake mix and canned items.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information. Good for a fast dessert to bring to an event you just found out about.
Like flavor combinations and how fresh fruits can enhance the flavors.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.



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