BOOKS
The Highland Raven: A Gripping Scottish Family Saga from World War 2 (A Resistance Girl Novel Book 5) by Hannah Byron
When I first saw the cover I love the raven on the front cover, treasure!
the hat she's wearing shows a beak if you look hard enough and mountain in the background are raven's wing span.
Book starts out when Sable was at home with her mother who was going to have a dinner party and she just wanted her father who was raveling for business.
She camps out in the library and her friend Freddie shows up the next morning with a breakfast tray and he has some ideas to share with her.
Story also goes back in time to when she was with her father in the city, shows up back home later with a man and her father then sends her off to school as she's like her mother, giving her body away to anybody.
In a previous book we do meet Sable so we know a bit about her and her life. Love the time she spends at the school with other girls. The bonds and friends she make with common interests.
entertaining how the author weaves a story between her life and that of the war. Fun to learn historic events that also take place while she deals with her own tragic upheavals til she gets a call from Freddie and she heads into the action with help from others.
Love that she is so hands on. She learns of other ways to help and jumps right in and also meets the captain, which we know there is a connection but not exactly what yet...
Love how she handles her properties and lends them to aid the war for her country.
Author writes as if you are there with Sable, enlightening, scary and magic at times.
She has a duty to her country and leaves to help. Love the travel and events that led up to her training. So much sorrow and pain from her past comes to light, finally as we learn the details of her heartache.
Sad times as she's single again and concentrates on war efforts.
Full circle and then some magic happens on many counts as the story ends. Love the author's notes and recap of how everyone went on with their lives, when they died, etc.
So many surprises in this book!
Sneak peek at next book in the series is included at the end along with a note from the author.
Helix of Cole by Michael Maxwell
In this story we find Cole traveling to DC to receive an award from the president and when he lands he is taken to a secure phone where he finds out he'll be traveling to Chicago to his old newspaper company.
There is a threat that only he can help with. FBI are escorting him and then back to CA once that's done.
Story is also following Jason or goes by many names and I like the travel through Red Rock, NV as we have traveled there. He was involved in the 60's when there were groups of others who followed one leader for the movement to better the earth, rid it of all its evils.
It's just now past 911 here and this story is so close to what's still happening in our world.
More threats follow Cole back home and it gets real creepy when Jason/James knows where Cole lives. Love how Cole protects his family...enjoy the chats on the phone with Kelly, she’s so understanding and knows he does need to vent.
City is another story, the government does not want to shut the city down and Cole has other ideas...he does met with the man and jots down notes of what to print…
Lots of mysteries surround this story, love the song lyrics and songwriters and travels. Love how he stays in contact with others from his past.
Lots of new words to me to find out about and new travel locations.
REALLY enjoying this series.
Cole Dust by Michael Maxwell
Story starts right in with Cole, finishing up his work, has plans but things change...
He's inherited a house and some land but it's in OK and he has to stay on it for 30 days, or pay high taxes on the property.
He heads out and even has a story to write for work about farm life. Love learning about the property, I feel as if I was there with all the details and descriptions.
Love hearing about his neighbor Ernie who helps him out, especially with the tumbleweeds. Never lived near that land nor have seen it so interesting to learn how they handle the problem areas.
So explicit in buying the things he needs to clean up the place and he goes to work, diligently.
Love how he helps out his neighbor and others in town. The second part of this story is the story of his grandfather and his life as he grew up in early 1900's as he wrote diaries. What a bonus, two stories for the price of one! Love how they intertwine one another.
Love how this all plays out, memories of those in the past and how his lady friend comes to help spruce up the house. Amazing work they both do.
Heartache reading about tough times during the crash of the market, depression and how Negros were treated and wars where we learn of more heartache for them all.
With the quote of Cohen I raised my fist in the air and pumped it a few times. OH YES, a gem! Never saw this coming together as it did, would make an awesome movie!
Not many books bring me to tears, had to stop for hours at times to take in all I had read.
Can’t wait to read more…
Something in this book for everybody.
Cole Shoot by Michael Maxwell
This story follows Cole and his friend Kelly attend the dragon parade. Love that they have a picnic there as the floats go by.
Problem is there is gunfire among the gang members...
Story also follows Marco and Mei, both downs syndrome kids and something goes wrong at the school they attend one day and they run away.
Love how they navigate and survive and how Marco had first seen Cole, the small things that matter.
Story also follows Anthony who's an intern, who Cole knows from previous years, and he's on the story of the parade shooting, he gets kidnapped....
Like how Cole knows he can't do the job himself and calls in reinforcements, with bats.
Love how all these events play into one meeting at the end. Action, fast paced, scary situations and so many more emotions.
love the secretary problem and how a PI had confronted him about missing kids....
His time with family and friends and longtime lyrics of songs I know. Love how the whole thing comes together, never saw it happening. Things to do in the city and the areas, I’m learning more about, have known of them but author really brings them to life in front of your eyes.
Mix of real life people on the street Next book is the series is excerpted at the end.
Cellar Full of Cole by Michael Maxwell
This story was a bit scary for me, not my typical genre but really like all the things going on, the things that are important to Cole.
His boss is leaving due to cancer returning but he still goes into the office. Cole visits his daughter and family in CA and he is offered a job there if he wants it, at The Sentinel.
Things go smoothly til they don't. His friend has family troubles and he talks to the family and even the brother who wants them to turn over their half of the land their mother had left them both.
Story also follows Philip who's a child molester- this was the hardest part for me to read about. Cole wants to shed light on the subject and even does research by attending a meeting of survivors.
He's on the lead of the culprit when a woman who's HR mentions about the man's lovely hands and that is a clue he is able to comprehend as the little girl had said the same thing...
Just when you think the story is over as he's apprehended Cole addresses his friends brother again... things don't quite go well...
Love how he keeps his mind about things by recalling alphabetically songs and the lyrics, so many of which I also know from my favorite singers. Rat scene was not as bad as the molester.
He gets amped up when he hears the hot water and investigates it and the pipes and a plan forms...
Others are worried about him and his rental car and they do all they can to find him....
Scary moments for me as he recalls a memory from the war and others are killed...
It’s a toss up as to who will win this battle and come out of it.
Excerpt of the next book is included at the end.
Love mysteries, travel, caring of family and very close friends, learning new words and things: survivor meeting, tech he knows of hot water heater and gas combining and how close he gets to freedom..
This book really took me away from my own problems, another treasure of people he mentions in song or lyrics or name only.
About the author and his other works are listed at the very end.
My Top 40 at 40: Making the First Half Count by Kari Loya
Such a unique story. Author real life experiences and his dreams come true.
Love hearing of the places visited, things author was able to do and why he wanted to go/do them.
My favorite story would be the bulls in Spain. It comes just at my birthday and lasts for a week. Love the blog that follow them, the traditions and ceremonies during the week long festivities. I felt because of the detailed descriptions I was right there with the author as he retells the story, such inside information about the events.
Also his favorite times with family and sights and countries they visited over the years. Love silly things like speedo story and the passion in just being outside in the parks.
Great entertaining book, one to give as a gift, it's so interesting for all to read.
Conversations Across America: A Father and Son, Alzheimer's, and 300 Conversations Along the TransAmerica Bike Trail that Capture the Soul of America by Kari Loya
Love hearing what happens along the full journey, people they met and especially the memories of other bike trips they had made together.
Merv the father and his son Kari join to make the Trans America trail on bikes from east coast to west coast.
Can't believe how nice others are to them, the links and apps they are told about that make the trip easier on them, and even where to sleep as they go through towns along the way, advice and great stories of their lives.
They have daily goals, the miles they will bike and some days are longer than others and some days they are able to go further than they thought.
Problem was map didn't show elevation and that plays a huge part in a bike ride.
Important subjects are also brought up about their lives. So much you can learn from this story.
Love the passion and compassion they each share with one another and others on the ride.
Appendixes at the end show the stage to stage ride, stops, etc and also thanks to all that helped in getting this book together and to the people they met.
Every page has many photos and their stories. Such a HUGE endeavor, never mind the ride. Also list of what they carried and had for equipment.
Hard to keep it together at times as the ride ends, sale of the house and Merv goes to assisted living and Kari heads to east coast and to teach on Virgin Islands. Emotional and at times they keep things together. I felt I was there with them. Scenery must’ve been awesome I can only imagine.
Love this story, an excellent read for all!
The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman
Love his book from the start. It starts out with a glimpse of the past then you go forward to present day. Sutton has not only lost her mother but is informed she's unemployed til the company gets back on its feet from the covid pan-demic.
She sublets her condo in the city and heads near to where her mother’s house was. She recently lost. The mitten state, Michigan and I learn so much more about it. the button factory in Douglas and the artist colony near the town.
Sutton loves buttons and they play a big part in her design work. She gets the full treatment from another local store owner and he takes her around the area to show her what they are all about.
There is not much dialogue, more of her thoughts and the things she sees. Very super descriptive I feel as if I am there.
She does meet colorful characters and they are precious.
Love how each new chapter starts with a sewing/design term and it's explanation.
She wants to find her father and other relatives and asks many in the town if they have any information.
Love drape myself when designing and using different yarns for sweaters.
Sutton just wants a new life after the pandemic but her landlord wants her to do design work for her social calen-dar...
Love travel, history of things, places, vintage ball game, adventures, events Sutton is shown, priceless to me, I could lose myself in this town as it has all my favorite pas-sions.
unexpected connection with a woman who has pictures and her birth certificate change her whole life as she's fig-ured out who her grandparents are.
Heartbreaking that they had not wanted her. She does hear the other side....
She knows what is important in her life. Love ending, nev-er saw that coming.
Road to Freedom (The Redemption of Green Pines Book 4) by Cheri Swalwell
Book starts out with praise for previous book and quotes from the Bible.
List of characters and how they are all related is a huge help, even if you are reading this series for the first time.
Love finding out the revelance of people's names, so cool!
From the first chapters I'm seeing first hand how her family treats her once she gets back home. They turn her into a slave, she has to abide by her fathers rules and nobody is even nice to her...
Over time she is able to share with others the turmoil she goes through and she gets help from many others to guide her in how to follow Christ the correct way, not the way she's been taught for 20 years.
She is put in touch with many and especially Holly who mentors her throughut her questions over time.
Love also how she was relucatant to bring Zane into her church then she had to go visit his. They are both so different from one another and teachings are as well.
Glad she stuck it out and that starts her thinking about how she was taught.
Community gets together at parties and other fund raisers and everybody knows one another.
Love being caught up on past events that occured and how they will play a part in future books in this series.
Love how Wynn is taught to talk to God and keep notes. Love when the kids are all around. Such memories for them all.
Had a lot of emotions with this book, was mad at men for how they treated women, not like it was God's fault but Wynn learns how to change things for the better.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Sisters In Christ by Cheri Swalwell
Book starts out with a dedication page then a note from the author about SIC Society
Table of contents is enclosed.
Introduction talks about how the author became a Sister In Christ.
Chapters start out with a title and the theme for that chapter, and the author's story.
Segments also include: Waht does the Bible say, Real Life, Takeaway for Today, Pryaer to Abba and Your turn where the Q&A and discussions questions are listed.
Like this format throughout the book because I like order and being uniform.
What I learned from this book is a lot-Love how the author takes a thought and relates how it directly effects her and her family and how SIC's can help one another even from different backgrounds and at a different place in their lives.
Like the sections about the Bible-they make the passage come to life, in real life terms.
Even Covid19 is mentioned several times as it relates to some discussions.
Love the part about the Brothers in Christ-that was a surprise to read about, Love Indians and their traditions and customs.
Book is so down to earth and easy to put into your own life situations.
Listened intently to this book as I baked by hand so noise of mixer wouldn't take over what I was hearing and I felt a peace, calm and no upheaval.
Like the conlcusion and how to reach out to others. Ends with contact the author and bio of the author.
Love how the author opens up in many cases and I recall going through several in my lifetime as well.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Starts out with a rundown of the town of Youngstown, Ohio and the happenings and we have traveled through.
Joe 1972 is a mechanic and he lives with his sisters. Love the name of the car, we often named ours.
His niece, Hope tells him lottery numbers and she wins.
Story also follows Joe and life living with his sister and husband and his niece.
Story also follows Bobby and his life and his windfall with his friend Salvatore.
Story also follows Hope, Joe's niece and why she blames herself for her ailing grandmother, the lottery wins, etc.
Two confrontations as you hear both sides of the story of the events. Never saw this happening.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Eternal Graffiti by Peter Martin
When a book starts out with a quote from Leonard Cohen you know it's a good book because of what this songwriter is all about.
Starts with Owen and his friend as they grow up and get into trouble. As the years go by one got away to Venice beach area and another in a boys juvenile ranch til the fire.
Follows the people he meets and lives with and the fear of getting drafted as it's only in early 70's. I recall my brother waiting by the news report to see when his birthdate would come up.
Very influential people and they rub off on him. He is able to live and go to their dream vacation. I never expect to go there but have watch others climb to the top and how exhilarating it is.
Tragedy occurs with medical issues and they go visit the family in Ireland as they get on with their lives, together. The boys do meet up again and Owen is not convinced about the drugs...
More sadness and he is able to remember her as he continues to go on with his life...70s are so carefree, do what you want.
Love the retracing his steps of his past life. Emotional, in depth thoughts and actions, travel, small precious gifts, music of 70s, 101, etc really enjoyed this one!
Received this review copy from The Story Plant via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
#EternalGraffiti #NetGalley
The Wallflowers Christmas Wish by Cheryl Bolen
In this story we find twin to Melvin, Elvin and all his friends are now married and he feels left out so announces he will be getting married although he has no one in mind.
With Melvin’s help he attends the dance and meets many but nobody really catches his eye although all want him to dance with them, he's the best catch of the season.
He had danced with a painter, a step daughter of the Furnace family and sees how her face lights up when he pays her a compliment.
Love finding out new words to me and their meanings. Great story line as we follow Elvin as he proposes Diana to do his portrait for his sisters Christmas gift.
He had seen her in the park painting and he worked out the details of her acquiring the paints she'd need and payment for her time. Love how he keeps it to his servant to pay her without step mother getting her hands on the money.
While he was being painted they get to know one another a lot better. She can tell from his stance the kind of man he is and he is astonished how perceptive she is.
Love what she can do with her hands and that others really appreciate it. She thinks, down the road, her painting may allow her to leave the family house and be on her own and paint others portraits.
He's not gotten her to tell him what she wishes for a Christmas gift. Love discussion about books and how she offers to read to him and why this is such a touching gift to him.
I can see a bit of interfering with the step sisters and step mother and hope they will cease…. It gets worse though.
You wonder if they will have a cordial friendship at all.
Love how his family helps to get them to meet
Like a Cinderella story but with twists that go along even better than the original. Never saw ending as it was, love this book especially as a holiday read.
Book ends with other works by the author and description of each of the series.
Cherished Hearts (Romance Stories To Cherish Book 3) by Josie Riviera
This bundle contains 6 stories from the same author.
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A Love Song to Cherish by Josie Riviera
Starts out with Dorothy and she had not wanted to come back home ever again. Nothing worked out-her boyfriend found another and she was once alone again.
She is in withdrawal from opiods and the symptoms could last a few years...
She's heavily into music, especially at churches. Health issues kept her from playing her musical instruemnt.
She's only back in her hometown for her brother...his wedding to Alice and they wanted her to play. Ryan (a nerd) will be the singer...she'd not seen him for years when she left to find fame and fortune.
Ryan is accomplished worldwide. He's not found a reason to go back to church but recalls the feeling it left him with.
What I like about his book are the unpredictable scenes, caring and such inspirational support. Love how their secrets came out with no judgment.
Note from the author, recipe and other works from the author and about the author are highlighted at the end and acknowledgements.
Excerpt from A Christmas to Cherish is also included.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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A Christmas to Cherish by Josie Riviera
Always enjoy reading a Christmas story, and it's just July here. Book starts out with a few words from the author and list of her other works.
Started with Emmanuelle, a professional harpist and she's on her way to Dorothy's store. She's starting her new life after years of troubles.
Loved hearing about all the Christmas decorations.
She prays to God to help her get through the transition and to let things lay in the past.
Her ex took everything from her...
Story also follows Nicholas who's a deputy and is free from his ex girlfriend after she left him at the altar on their wedding day.
Dorothy hopes to get Emmanuelle to stay and work at her music studio. She knows her and Nicholas have spent many an hour over the year and they have many common interests.
This book is filled with holiday events, mystery and danger and twists and turns and love and believing in God.
Like the location and hope to read more from this locale. A note from the author about the book is included at the end, bonus recipe! acknowledgements, about the author, and other works by the author.
Excerpt from The Love Song to Cherish is included.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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A Valentine to Cherish by Josie Riviera
This story starts with Scarlett=love this name for this book because of all the red tones.
She's changing after her bethothed leaves to head back to his families home to take over for his ailing father. She is going to change, be more quiet, loss weight and lot of other things.
Love that she's a mentor for a young girl and they are able to spend time together because of Scarlett's job at the animal store. Love how the author finds all these cool jobs for the characters in this town.
They listen to a song played by a man in the park and go to the bookstore where they plan to purchase Valentine party tickets. After talking to the author and writer of the songs he will buy them the tickets and they talk a bit, getting to know one another.
She doesn't want to get her hopes up to only be let down because he moves on with his singing tour. Joseph is the man who wants her heart and the way she is-he doesn't want her to change a thing.
They get to spend quality time together and they discuss their past lives. Love how religion plays a big part in this book and she uses religion to help her get over her fears of not being good enough and uses it when she also wants food she knows she shouldn't be eating.
You wonder if they will ever really get together as he plans on traveling and she just wants to stay in Cherish....
Heart shaped meatloaf recipe included. Note from the author and about the author are inlcuded at the end.
Excerpt from a Christmas to Cherish is also included. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end. Can't wait to read more from this author-so very descriptive and detailed-you can picture the scenes as if you are there.
I received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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A Christmas Puppy to Cherish by Josie Riviera
Story starts out with Max and he's returned after 30 years to stay in Cherish for a month til his job starts after the holidays.
He has a lot of past to deal with having grown up in foster homes, some good but most bad ones.
He heads to music store and is able to buy a replacement harmonica and after speaking to the shop owner he is looking for a guide hiking to show him the sights.
She knows Sarah will be the perfect one as she also loves to hike and be outside-he runs the flower shop there.
They get along just fine, having so many of the same things in common. Love the bear and how she wards off an attack while they are hiking.
Love hearing about all the animals, birds, dogs, etc throughout the book as well as proverbs quoted and scriptures.
Sarah is holding a medical secret to herself and I love the Christmas gift she gives herself and others in turn.
Lack of communication will not allow them to stay together.... Amazing what one puppy can do.
Love hiking ornament, so precious!
I received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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A Homecoming To Cherish by Josie Riviera
This story starts out with Nora and she's just arrived at the Inn where her daughter Samantha and her will be living for months to run the Inn while the owner recuperates.
We learn a lot about Nora and Samantha and their thoughts on a lot of different subjects. The one I am interested in are the ones about God. Nora has lost all hope to reaching out to God.
She meets Julian at the Inn while waitressing and doing other jobs. They form a friendship and we learn about how his past has brought him to rely on God.
Like hearing the scriptures verses throughout. Nora feels she's getting too close and God hasn't answered her yet and she wants to leave to head back to VA and her job.
Sam has started to make friends and is cheerful again about life and learning about God from others.
It's a wonder they don't split and leave the Inn with those running it.....
Enjoyed the read because it's about a woman over 30 and she has raised her daughter by herself.
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A Summer to Cherish by Josie Riviera
Book starts out with praise from others. Each chapter starts out with a quote from a famous person.
Story starts with Ashley and she lives in South Carolina. Love that she's a gardener and working with her hands.
She also teaches handicapped children. The man in the story is David. He's an artist and he's going blind but he tries to make things work, just a bit different.
He donated a lot of his paintings to others and so many have never been shown in a gallery. Love hearing about his eye condition.
He has to end it with her after spending days together doing fun things outside. She tries to get him to bring God into his life again.
She's not been honest with him and hides much and you wonder if they will ever get back together again.
Love hearing of the sign language and how others are able to deal with their disabilities.
Bonus recipe included at the end. Notes from the author are included at the end also.
Other works are listed at the end along with an excerpt.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
The Shores of Our Souls by Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
Next book due in winter months
Story follows Diane who now lives in NYC with a cataloging job at Met Museum as she pays off her student loans.
She lives with other girls and they stay in contact with one another, especially when on a date wit others that nobody knows anything about.
Story also follows Qasim who grew up in Lebanon and is Muslim. They get a lot of stares as they go out to dinner in the city...
Story also goes back in time to events they experienced while growing up, bombings, fond memories of beach and family gatherings.
He relocated to the US, a UN diplomat and he travels a lot overseas.
Divorced with a child that lives with his mother which really eats at Diane as her imagination goes wild.
Adult situations but it really was a great read. NOT one I would've picked up on my own as I prefer romance novels. This is a bit off the beaten path for me. Learned so many new words (yes I look them up when I come across them) and learned so much about overseas and how things are done there and why.
Following Diane around she seems so carefree and does what she wants and she has a good time.
Love the choices that are in each of their lives and how they choose what is important to each. Didn’t see it ending as it did but it leaves the story open for you to finish...
Can't wait for the next from this author as she describes perfectly the scene and the effect on the character. I felt as if I was right there with them.
Falling Stars by Fern Michaels
Story follows Emily and she’s been helping out at the family ski resort, finished with college and loves her job of ski instructor.
Her parents announce they are retiring and turning it all over to her. She had other plans but the parents don't retire right away, she needs to learn the ropes.
She has another assignment-instructing an actor to go down a really dangerous slope for his movie. She knows who he is, has all his movies and they get to talking to one another.
They find out a lot of information about each other. Zach is just a regular guy and she learns that when her and her best friend Kylie attend Thanksgiving dinner at his location with his brother and father.
They have such loving moments, memories you will remember a lifetime. Love all the food mentioned in this book and how yummy it all sounds, there are recipes at the end and I’ve got ingredients out for cookies.
Love hearing about the jobs her and others do in this book, fascinating to understand them better.
Like hearing about all the different lives of those in the family, the secrets, Handful of characters and easy to keep track of who is who.
Cute story. Love ending how the whole family comes together.
I received this review book from The Kensington Books via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
#FallingStars #NetGalley
CHILDRENS BOOKS
Would You Rather Game Book For Kids: Halloween Edition by Uncle Bob,Starts with welcome note from the author and requests a review.Like how the chapters are divided into spooky, gross, food and drinks, family and funny and silly questions.This would make a fun night with the grandkids, LOLOn each page there are two examples, each one has it's choices for your to decide which you'd rather do.Some of these are totally hilarious and some I can't decide as long as I only have to get one or the other, some aren't bad, it's only for one night LOLa pumpkin as a hat, that'd be cool if it's all cleaned out.candy corn for teeth, too funny!This is one worth keeping!
The Chipmunk Who Wanted to Be a Bear: A Children's Picture Book on Overcoming Fears of All Kinds (Wantstobe) by Valerie Harmon This book starts with a note from the author about the book.Story starts with a chipmunk who lives up high in the mountain, inside a hole...He was scared everytimne he had to leave to get food. He noticed the grizzly bear who even went fishing and he wasn't scared. He wanted to be like the bear.He talks to the bear and he is able to give him advice, try fishing for a week. When that doesn't go quite well he asks the bear again.There are many things the bear tells him to give a try til something magical happens and you would never believe it.Give this book a read, so cute and funny.Colorful children's read.Other books in the series are highlighted at the end.Acknowledgements and about
COOKBOOKS
Air Fryer Low Carb Cookbook: 75 Simple Recipes to Support Your Diet and Stay Healthy by Julie Bower, Anna Campbell
TOC where recipes are listed as meals> lots of introduction material about the air fryer and how healthy you can cook with it.
Simple things as using the air fryer, cooking charts for various foods, i love this myself as most items you get from the garden don't come with a label telling you how to cook them.
Also meats and poultry are listed. Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, prep , cook times and servings.
Nutritional information includes calories, fat, carbs and protein.
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 included.
Can't wait to try bagels, they are one reason I wanted the appliance.
Ends with a conclusion from the author.
A KEEPER for the charts, recipes also.
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals. Introduction discusses the heart healthy diet and benefits of this lifestyle plan.
Each recipe starts with a title, small color photo, prep and cook times 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.
Directions are given and there is some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
There are SO many recipes I want to try and ingredients are fresh, not canned.
We do shrimp kebobs but I like this recipe because of the different spices used, will give it a try.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page. 6 week meal plans are included with calorie count. Conclusion note from the author.
Index of recipes is listed at the end.
A KEEPER for me because of the healthy variety of recipes.
Dedication page then TOC where recipes are listed Intro discusses healthy options to regular bread.
What the sourdough is, basics and starter recipes.
Recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, list of ingredients, equipment you will need and step by step for days worth of making the starter.
Tips on how to maintain the starter is included.
Each recipe after the intro section starts with a title, medium size color photo, summary of the dish.
Prep cook times 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.
Step by step instructions are included along with nutritional information calories, protein, carbs and fat.
All recipes use starter dough recipe at the very beginning.
Ends with a conclusion note from the author.
To me this book has it all, from the very beginning to the finished product. It will take days because you have to make the starter recipe for any of the bread recipes or muffins in this book.
A KEEPER
Snack Recipes: Enjoy All Types of Delicious Snacks with an Easy Snack Cookbook by BookSumo Press
This book starts out with about the author, short intro about recipes, TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order, and chart of common abbreviations used.
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 sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and servings, prep cook and total times.
Nutritional inform based on 2k calorie diet: calories, carbs, cholesterol, fat, fiber, protein and sodium.
Love different flavor combos and can’t wait to try a few for our hiking walks on weekends.
Like sound of October muffins also.
There are NO pictures.
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Mug Cakes Cookbook: Mouth-watering Cake in a Mug Recipes by Danielle Morris
This will make great holiday gifts, buy a new mug and make the cake in it for the person to unwrap.
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
Introduction discusses the mug cake and how to succeed and rules in using, what cup, portion to fill to, when it's done.
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.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures. There is NO nutritional information.
Lot of different flavor combinations for a quick gift.
My favorite would be blueberry cake one, so easy and I have the items.
A KEEPER because I can control sugar and sodium.
Pressure Canning Cookbook: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Can Vegetables, Beans, Meats, Soups, Meals in Jars, and More at Home with a Pressure Canner — Includes Easy and Delicious Homestead Recipes by Patricia Bohn
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed by food categories.
Introduction discusses the process and why people do it every year. Equipment you will need, different canning methods and safety tips, each of processes are described in detail,.
Some recipes in this section starts with a title, total time, servings, nutritional info: calories.
List of ingredients is small and directions are included. There are NO pictures or other nutritional information and they don't start at the top of a new page.
In another section: beans the recipes tart with a title, total time and nutritional information: calories, sodium, carbs and protein. List of ingredients and how to make them.
There are NO pictures and recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Some recipes here also list carbs, calories, protein, fat, sodium and potassium. Wonder why they all can't list the same items.
One recipe for soups have a LOT of ingredients and they use canned items, why not fresh?
Meals in jars section gives you the recipe and to can it but not how to use it when you want to serve it.
Fermenting section starts with a title, picture, total time but no servings.
Nutritional information: calories, carbs, fat, fiber and sugar. List of ingredients and they are healthy. Directions are given. Love that they are using spices and herbs and fresh produce.
Like the section on dehydrating where recipes start with a picture, only first one, total time and servings and some nutritional information: calories, sodium, carbs, fiber, sugar and protein.
Items are listed and directions are given.
Freezing section also lists as other recipes in other sections.
Really like all the different methods and for specific foods.
Final words from the author and they request a review.
This book starts out with about the author, short intro about the book, TOC where recipes are listed, not in any special order. and chart of common abbreviations.
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.
There are NO pictures. There are a TON of items you need, be sure to have them all before you start.
Directions are given. Servings are listed, prep and cook and total times.
Nutritional information based on 2k calorie diet: calories, carbs, cholesterol, fat, fiber, protein and sodium are all listed.
Like flavor combinations especially with the herbs and spices.
Like the soups and ingredients, but would be using low sodium broth. Quite unique collection of recipes.
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the lifestyle diet plan, history of the diet, benefits, what ailments it can help get under control and what foods you should be eating and why.
Tips to lose weight.
Each recipe starts with a title, some not in English. prep and cook times and servings are included.
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: calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber and sodium.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page, there are NO pictures.
Calories supplements are listed at the end, pyramid is explained and 8 weeks flexible meal plans are included.
They most go by calorie intake, diet plan is a lot more than just that one aspect.
Collusion and summary of the high points of this book are listed.
TOC where recipes are listed as neat, sweet, and savory.
About the book where it discusses the recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and 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.
Be sure to have all the items before you start.
Directions are included step by step process.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information and not all have a summary of the dish.
This is a great first bread book as so many things are explained as you go through the steps. Pumpkin items sound great for this time of year as they are becoming ripe in the garden.
Bit lacking but in other sense it has everything you need to get started. NOT as informative as others i've read but has the steps you need for a great product.
Ends with about the author and their other works are highlighted at the end. One blog link goes to the site but recipes from 2014. bit outdated?
Mediterranean Diet cookbook for Beginners: 1200 Quick & Easy Recipes with Tips & Tricks to Change your Eating Lifestyle | 30-Days Meal Plan Included | by Jessica Marciante
TOC where recipes are listed in meals are listed. Shopping list is included also about what's allowed and what you should be eating.
Intro about the diet lifestyle along with 30 day meal plans along with 3 meals and total calories.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook 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.
Directions are given and there is some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber and sodium.
There are NO pictures and recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Some recipes contain other nutritional information, looks like whole format of these is from a different source.
I think having this amount of recipes in a book you collect the recipes from many other sources, it's not always on target for the diet and lifestyle.
Beans, why would you use them from a can when they contain so MUCH sodium? soak them overnight and cook the next day. Same with can of tomatoes, dice them fresh, NOT from a sodium filled can.
Appendix includes conversion tables, dirty dozen chart along with clean 15. Alphabetical index of recipes are also included.
Author requests a review at the end. Don't care for deep fyring items either, NOT allowed in this diet.
Carrot Cookbook by Laura Sommers
Because we shop at the club store we get about 5 pounds of carrots and have to use them up rather soon. I was thinking of just dicing them up after peeling and store in freezer.
There's still so many left. This book has so many recipes I can't wait to try, especially zuchhini carrot muffins. Love carrot cake also. I have all the ingredients and hope to bake this weekend.
Book starts with table of contents where recipes are listed, not in any order.
Short intro about carrots and health benefits they have. Fiber and beta carotene are among some of the vitamins, a, c and k also. a super food in my opinion.
Soups, slaws, muffins, cakes, salads, casseroles, and even cookies to name a few.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a 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.
There are NO pictures and there are a lot of ingredients be sure to have them all lined up before you start.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information. I have no problem substituting for healthier finished dish.
About the author and her links online are listed at the end. Other works by the author are listed also. funny t-shirts are also shown.
especially for Halloween costumes.
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Simply Southern 60 Super Simple & #Delish Southern Recipes by Rhonda Belle
Starts with links to authors site and their other works.
TOC where recipes are listed as Entrees and sides. Intro discusses Southern kitchens and the delights they create.
Each recipe starts with a title, NOT always at the top of a new page, 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.
There are a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information and a lot of cans with sodium in them, rather than fresh. Lots of fried foods and butter.
Bonus recipes included at the end. Great for Sunday socials and family gatherings.
Other works that are available free to KU members.
Tight Budget, Tight Stomach: The Top 50 Foods for Busting Belly Fat on a Budget by Nicholas Meyer
Interested more in budget section rather than losing weight.
TOC where chapters are listed, about the author and intro discusses a new movement who are unsatisfied with their lives and this plan can help you get what you need.
Foods listed that will help get rid of belly on a budget, what they are and how they work.
Love the list and have used them in the past, not every day and the method he talks about but it really makes sense.
We eat about 90% of the foods mentioned but it's nicer to know how it effects our bodies in a good way.
Book also includes ways to keep the fat off, how and why, list of resources and conclusion as a summary are listed at the end.
Easy Pizza Cookbook 50 Delicious Pizza Recipes by Book Sumo Press
Table of contents where recipes are not in any specific order.
Love sketching along the way, very nice!
Each recipe has a title, to far right has a color coded section where prep and cook times are listed and some nutritional information per servings: calories, fat, NOT broken up into good or bad, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
In main section of the recipe is the list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar, low sodium, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given. and picture follows, but not identified and NOT every recipe has a picture.
How to make pizza dough is just perfect, should've been first recipe.
Some recipes have over 20 ingredients, be sure you have them lined up ready to use before you start.
So many flavors and varieties to choose from, will try a few of them this weekend.
Sweet Galette Recipes You Should Try Before You Die: Foolproof Dishes That Will Never Disappoint You by Tristan Sandler
Free book offer when you subscribe.
TOC where recipes are listed, NOT in any specific order.
Introduction with pictures discusses the galette the French kind of dessert, can be savory or sweet.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo and a summary of the dish.
Time to make, servings and 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.
Crust has its own ingredients as does the filling.
Directions are included. and there is NO nutritional information.
Like the variety of crust recipes offered, all are so different but simple.
Blueberry would be my choice to make as I just finished picking fresh ones the other day. Sauce would be a bit thick like syrup almost like a pie filling in a can.
So many different choices of fruit to use. Like that some are for just one serving or two. Towards the end the pictures and titles no longer show up, not sure if it's a graphic issue but my table tis less than a year old.
Notes from the author requesting help in her choosing what subject of cookbooks we want.
About the author is included also.
The Fiber Fueled Cookbook for Beginners: Inspiring Plant-Based High-Fiber Recipes to Lose Weight, Optimize Your Gut Microbiome, and live a Healthier life. by Josephine Harmon
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals. Intro discusses a diet that is promoted by researchers and physicians. Understanding the gut microbiota and how it works to help in digestions. Other componets that play into dysbiosis and hormones along with diseases they can inflict upon you.
Lots of technical things and terminology so you can understand what happens when you eat food.
Love rainbow idea and why. Comes with 30 day meal plans .
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times 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.
Directions are given and there is some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, fiber and protein.
There are NO pictures. Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Like the idea of the lava cake because it's short time and few, healthy ingredients.
Some recipes are in UK, some in US. Conclusion and recipe index at the very end.
Easy Cinnamon Cookbook: 50 Delicious Cinnamon Recipes by BookSumo Press
Recipes are listed in TOC, not in any specific order.
Hand sketched drawings of food throughout.
Each recipe start with a title. to far right hand corner, sometimes in shaded area is prep and total time, servings and some nutritonal information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol, sodium.
In main part of the page is 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. There are full page phtoographs but they are not the recipes, just sticks of cinnamon.
Cinnamon is such a great healthy choice as I find I am using it more often in cakes and even meal recipes.
Like the idea of making Christmas tree ornament, and they could be edible as it's only applesauce and cinnamon.
Good information and so many choices, NOT just for sweets.
WATER BATH CANNING AND PRESERVING COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS: Master the Art of Canning and Keep your Food Stockpile Healthy and Full of Variety All Year Round. With Over 100 Delicious Recipes by Jemima Prescott
TOC where recipes are listed under several different categories.
Intro with pictures discusses the method of canning and preserving foods.
Benefits of doing this and why.
Has chapters about equipment you will need with brief summary. Process steps for different food groups.
FAQ's are included. On tablet, NOT able to enlarge to see charges or recipes.
Each recipe starts with a color photo, title, time and servings.
To left is 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.
Main right hand side are directions. There is NO nutritional information.
Not sure why you’d put in chives for blueberry jam, sounds different and not appealing.
When my grandmother would travel i'd visit her kitchen every day to tend to pickles she was making, very long week process but they'd come out perfect and we treasured having a jar for Christmas gift.
Making mustard, sounds great and I can adjust sodium that goes into it.
Also has a large section on pressure cooking canning.
Vegan Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Irresistible Plant-Based Recipes for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Meals by Vanessa Olsen
This book starts out with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and other food categories.
Intro discusses healthy eating by having plant based items.
History of began is discussed and benefits of being on this diet.
Stocking a pantry has examples of what you should have on hand.
and all about electric pressure cookers.
Different functions are shown with examples of what they all do, maintaining the PC and cooking charts.
Altitude can also throw off time in the PC.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings and time.
Summary of the dish.
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 per recipe size: calories, protein, carbs, fiber and fat.
There are NO pictures.
Conclusion and how to convert slow cooker recipes to pressure cooked.
How to cook Jamaican:
TOP 10 JAMAICAN COMFORT FOODS AND HOW TO PREPARE THEM by Shauna Moore-Brown,
This book starts out with short intro about the native Jamaican dishes. TOC whre recipes are listed.
Note from publisher.
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 sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and fun facts are listed at the end.
There is a recipe photo along with a note about it.
There is NO nutritional information.
Some recipes contain a list of equipment you will need. Not sure what some ingredients are: browning, Irish potato, ackee, Good spicy dishes.
ANTI INFLAMMATORY COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS: The Complete Guide to Fight Inflammation and Heal Your Body in 28 Days. With +200 Delicious Keto, Vegan, Gluten-free & Mediterranean Recipes by Katie Romano
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro discusses just what the diet is along with pictures and different types.
What foods are allowed and items in the categories are listed.
Meal plans and tips are also included.
Each recipe starts with a section to the left: prep and cook, total times, calories, 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.
T right hand side is the title and directions..
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page and do NOT have pictures.
There is NO nutritional information except calories, not sure of serving size.
Like all different categories to choose from.
Has sections on keto, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free meals also.
Lots of choices depending which diet plan you follow.
A Love Affair With Hummus: Classic and Delicious Hummus Recipes by Rachel Lane
This book starts out with a table of contents where recipes are listed.
Intro material discusses things about hummus you may have wondered about. It's super healthy.
How to prepare them in different states.
Each recipe starts with a title and brief description about it. 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. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
The best ways to serve it are also highlighted at the end and how to store it.
Not much to this, but like the flavor combinations.
Canning and Preserving Food for Beginners: Sweet and Savory Jam and Jelly Small Batch Recipes Anyone Can Make at Home.(jam jellies preserves) by Julia Korenivska
This book starts out with a dedication page and the TOC where recipes are listed by food category.
Introduction talks about what preserving is and the different methods you can use. Benefits of canned food are also discussed along with secrets to canning.
Each section also has tips before recipes start.
Each recipe starts with a title and medium size color photo, prep, cook times, servings and 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.
Some contain a lot of ingredients be sure to have them all first.
Step by step process is also given. Calories per 2 TB calories, protein, carbs, fat, and sodium.
Some recipes have too much high quality photos and start of recipe they do not show up.
Lot of recipes have 2 different flavors, not just one by itself.
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: 1200+ Days of Simple & Delicious Mediterranean Recipes | With 28-Day Meal Plan to Help You Create a New Lifestyle. by Simon Cooper
TOC starts this book where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Intro discusses what the diet is all about and the different foods that are allowed and why.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times and servings.
Some contain a small color photo and has a 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 per serving: calories, fat, carbs, fiber and protein.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
I find the recipes use a lot of dairy products and sodium in broth, why not use low sodium?
Fried foods, no this diet does not allow deep frying, no matter what type of oil.
Shopping list of items you should get for your pantry is listed at the end.
28 days of meal plans are included along with calorie count.
conclusion and index finish the book.
Pantry Cooking : Quick and Easy Recipes with Pantry Ingredients (Everyday Cooking Book 1) by Louise Davidson
TOC where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.
Free offer when you sign up for newsletter. Introduction discusses cook what's in your pantry and the following chapters have a list of what you should have and why.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, prep and cook times.
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 there are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Items are canned vegetables, if you don't get them from your on garden, buy them fresh and prepare them yourself, NO added sugars and sodium that way.
Broth, why not use fresh or low sodium ? Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all.
Conclusion, conversion tables, author request a review and her other works are highlighted at the end.
New Complete Weight Watchers Diet Cookbook 2022: Easy & Delicious WW Rapid Weight Loss Program 1200 | Burn Fat and Build Healthy Lifestyle by Holly Pedlar
Lots of full page color photos, table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep cook times, servings, smart points.
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 nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, protein, sat fat, sodium and fiber.
There are NO pictures and NOT all recipes start at the top of a new page.
like the recipes in this diet plan and not sure why they don't use low sodium broths.
Homemade Spice Blends Cookbook: Tasty Spice Mixes for Meat Dishes, Fish Meals, Salads and more by Laura Sommers
Toc starts this book where recipes are listed, NOT in any specific order.
Short intro about spices.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a list of ingredients-mostly all spices and herbs.
Directions are given.
Some state how long you can keep them.
Most recipes have a LOT of ingredients be sure to have them all first.
Like taco seasoning mix-low sodium, pumpkin pie spice, poultry seasoning, Italian and wonder if i can use in a salad with oils and vinegars.
Lots of flavors from all around the world.
NO salt variety are great! Shake and bake mix will be great for fish and poultries.
Lemon pepper, now i can get rid of Dash things i have. Everything bagel mix will be another we will try .
Lot of restaurant chain copycat recipes also. About the author is included at the end along with their social media links and other works and requests a review.
A KEEPER for me because they are so much more healthier than store bought items.
Not sure why amazon t shirts are listed for sale at the end.
Amish Recipes: An Amish Cookbook with Delicious Amish Recipes by BookSumo Press
TOC where recipes are listed. Each recipe starts with a title and to far right hand corner sometimes in dark brown background with white lettering: prep and total times, and servings.
Nutritional information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and protein.
In main section of page are 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.
There are full page color pictures but they are NOT of the recipes.
Have made many of the recipes in this book.
Easy Camping Meal Plans: Recipes and Shopping Lists for 2, 3 or 5-Day Camping Trips (Camp Cooking Book 14) by Louise Davidson
TOC and recipes are listed as meals along with shopping lists.
Note from author and offer of free ebooks.
Introduction discusses meals made in one pot, no fuss and healthy.
Everything you need to know about packing and camping the food.
List of essentials you will need, prepare and cook the food, how to keep it fresh and things you will need to eat it.
Tips how to pack food so it won't get squished. Cooking methods are also discussed in detail.
Charts for BBQ grilling times and internal temperatures of food groups.
Using Dutch oven and the temperature charts are also included.
Meal plans and shopping lists are included and recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title and brief summary of the dish, 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.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information or Pictures.
Also has no fuss meals where you use prepackaged items.
Section for vegetarian camping menus and recipes also. Request a review and other works by the authro are highlighted at the end.
Conversion tables are included.
OK so why can't you list a recipes for 2 days, then add another for 3 day menu, and 2 more for 5 day menus?
Otherwise you list menus for 10 days, all different.
The Whole Body Reset Cookbook: 1000 Day Healthy and Simple Recipes for Weight Loss and Beyond Boost Your Metabolism and Achieve a Flat Belly by Ronald Owens
This book starts out with TOC where recipes are listed as breakfast and smoothies with things from other meals mixed in along with other meal chapters.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times, 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.
Some have a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutrtional information: calories, fat, sodium, carbs, fiber, sugar, protein.
Not every recipe starts at the top of a new page, there are NO pictures.
A KEEPER for bagel recipe!
Water Bath Canning and Preserving Cookbook for Beginners: Learn Secret Recipes to Can Meats, Vegetables, Meals in a Jar, and Be Prepared for the Next 5 Years by Robert Bickel
TOC where recipes are listed in different food categories.
Intro discusses the techniques that people have used for ages.
Each chapter explains what canning is, , pressure canning and all aspects and step by step chapters of the process.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep, total 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.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, protein, sodium, fat, carbs, and sugars.
There are NO pictures and recipes do NOT start at top of a new page.
Conclusion and conversion tables are included at the end.
Introduction to Canning: Beginner’s Guide to Safe Water Bath and Pressure Canning (Food Preservation Mastery) by Linda C. Johnson
TOC starts this book where recipes are broken up into different parts pf water bath canning.
Free ebooks are offered. Intro discusses why preserve food and benefits along with pictures.
Each chapter has a summary called takeaway that sums up the chapter.
Equipment you will need is also discussed in detail.
Water bath method is and how to do it.
Jam recipe that starts with a title and has a summary of the item, servings, list of ingredients and directions.
Step by step. Recipes do NOT contain a picture, NO nutritional information and NOT at start of new page.
Same have a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Pressure canning is also discussed and how it's different than water bath canning.
They show older model of pressure cooking.
Recipes in this section have a title, servings, list of ingredients and directions.
step by step process, lot longer than water bath method.
Includes servings suggestions. Recipes do NOT contain a picture, NO nutritional information and NOT at start of new page.
Same have a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Chapter on safety is a must read and what mistakes can happen and how to correct them.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
and request to review. Glossary of terms is also included at the very end.
References are enclosed and also for images used.
I would use these recipes year round:
October: Savory Recipes Only for October by BookSumo Press
This book starts with hand drawn sketches of the month's fruits and vegetables.
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any order.
So many pumpkin recipes, gonna keep this one!
each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner, sometimes in light brown shaded area are prep and total times, servings and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
In main part of the page is the 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 there are NO pictures.
Lots of autumn full page color photographs, but none of the recipes.
Some are simple and easy and some have more flavors added. Surprised cod is listed as an October food
A KEEPER for me because i can substitute pumpkin for zucchini or other root vegetables.
same ISBN # as pasta recipes
Easy Calzone Cookbook: Easy Calzone Cookbook 50 Delicious Calzone Recipes by BookSumo Press
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed. Hand drawn sketches throughout the book and also full page color pictures that are of the recipes but not all are shown and you can't tell exactly which recipe it goes with.
each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner, sometimes in light brown shaded area are prep and total times, servings and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
In main part of the page is the 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 there are NO pictures.
Most are using frozen dough or prepackaged dough for the crust.
Lots of different flavor options.
My Middle Eastern Kitchen: 100 Middle Eastern Recipes with a Twist by BookSumo Press
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
Each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner, sometimes in light brown shaded area are prep and total times, servings and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
In main part of the page is the 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 there are NO pictures.
There are pictures of some recipes, just not sure which ones go with the pictures.
Like that they tell you which country the food comes from.
Everything for meals and even desserts, wish they were in food or meal categories.
Some recipes have a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Spice Mix Recipes: Learn to Make Your Own Spice Mixes at Home with an Easy Spice Mix Cookbook by BookSumo Press
Table of contents where recipes are listed.
Each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner, sometimes in dark blue shaded area are prep and total times, servings and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
In main part of the page is the 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 there are NO pictures.
Wish they would state what foods to use the spice mixtures on. Bit disappointed, lot of trial and error, is the mix for breakfast, breads, chicken or can i use it in cookies.
Spanish Recipes: Delicious Spanish Recipes for Easy Latin Cooking 2nd Edition by BookSumo Press
Table of contents where recipes are listed.
Each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner, sometimes in light grey shaded area are prep and total times, servings and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
In main part of the page is the 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 there are NO pictures.
Love that the title of the recipe is translated into English.
LEAN AND GREEN COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS: +1700 Days of Affordable Lean & Green Recipes to Harness the Power of Fueling Hacks Meals Through the 5 & 1 And 4 & 2 & 1 Meal Plans by Lucy Victoria
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and other food categories.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times, 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.
Directions are given and there is some nutritional information: calories, fat, sat fat, carbs, fiber, sugars, protein. There are NO pictures.
Some recipes only list calories, fat, carbs and protein making me think this is from a different source.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page and they list canned items (these are filled with more sodium)
Meal plans are included at the end, thank you note from the author and they request a review.
DASH DIET COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS : An Essential Guide to Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control. Discover Over 1000 Healthy, Low-Sodium Recipes to Feel Great and Lose Weight + 30-Days Meal Plan by Alice Wright
This book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Introduction discusses the diet itself, foods to avoid and foods allowed along with servings per day and those to avoid.
Benefits and tips to succeed are included.
21 day meal plans. Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times 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.
Some contain a LOT, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol, sodium, potassium are listed, NOT sure of serving size.
One recipe wants you to place sheet in preheated oven, but never tells you the temperature. Read recipe all the way through. Very few recipe pictures.
Some recipes nutritional information only has calories, fat, carbs and protein listed, hmmm
Turkish and Lebanese: Delicious Turkish Recipes and Lebanese Recipes in One Amazing Mediterranean Cookbook by BookSumo Press
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed and there are full page color photographs of the area, some of recipes but they don't identify which ones they are for.
Each recipe starts with a title and to far right hand color with sometimes a dark background there is prep and total times, servings.
Nutritional information has calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and protein.
Main part of page has 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.
Some have a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given. Very flavorful meals with healthy vegetables.
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 1001 Quick & Tasty Foolproof Recipes And 30-Days Meal Plan Included To Enjoy a New Healthy Lifestyle by Luisa Florence
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Introduction material discusses the diet itself and what aspects of it are most important daily habits.
Colorful photos contribute to the intro.
Foods to eat and those to avoid, 30 day meal plans with calorie counts.
Book recipes are broken up into two columns but recipes are contained in one column then to top of right hand side if need be.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep cook 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.
Some contain a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given.
There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures and recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page. hard to find a certain recipe when you have so many on one page.
Problem I have with this book is some recipes do have nutrtional information per serving, which means they got this from a different source, or all the recipes would have the information. Calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber and sodium.
some have total fat, sat. fat, sodium, carbs, and fiber which means this is also from a totally different source.
Tips are included at the end how to lose weight, each tip has its own page, about 10 of them.
When they don't mention social and sleep as a vital habit to also take up....
Pies: A Savory Pie Cookbook with Delicious Savory Pie Recipes by BookSumo Press
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed, NOT in any specific order.
Hand sketched drawing throughout and also full page color photographs.
Each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner i sometimes in shaded area is prep and total times, servings.
Nutritional information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and protein.
In main part of the page is 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 also given. There are some recipe photos but they are unidentifiable as to which recipes they go with.
Like that this are NOT only sweet pies but savory pies for meals.
Moroccan Cookbook: 50 Delicious Moroccan Recipes for Authentic Moroccan Cooking by BookSumo Press
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed. Also a section for spice mixes.
Introduction discusses the area's cuisine.
Each recipe starts with a title and to far right hand corner, sometimes in shaded orange color are prep and total times, servings, and some nutritional information: calories, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and sodium.
In main part of the page are 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
There are VERY FEW pictures of the recipes, not sure which go with what recipe as they are not labelled.
There are hand drawn sketches of foods throughout. There are also full page color photographs of the area.
Directions are given also. Soups and stews are listed the most. Like use of spices and herbs.
Note from the author and they request a review.
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