Saturday, August 29, 2020

Books read Aug 29

 



Beautiful Salvage by KC Royale

Beautiful Salvage by KC Royale

This story starts out with dedications and in honor of, and a quote from the author.

List of chapters from the different stories enclosed are listed, different phases of their relationship over time.

Book is about Madison and the different sections tell of her story:

Very emotional and a lot of thinking about where they were, where they are going and finally will he ask her to marry him?

Ian is the man of her dreams, but is he really. They all have secrets and I don't think I learned them all.

They both have issues and try to work through them over the years they know one another.

Like hearing of the girls only spa weekend and his alpha club.

Can't imagine what she did with the ring, never saw that coming.

Ends with poem from the author and about the author.

Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.


 


The Mediterranean Diet Recipe Book by Albert  Simon
The Mediterranean Diet Recipe Book: Complete Mediterranean Cookbook with Heart Healthy Recipes for Quick and Easy Weight Loss! Bonus: Meal Plan! by Albert Simon 
TOC where recipes are broken up into daily meal plan
Intro talks about the diet itself and countless benefits.
Meals of recipes are also included.
Each recipe Starts with a title, also which foods its allergen free and healthy living and servings.
Ingredients are listed 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 nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, sat. fat, fiber, carbs, protein, sugars and sodium. There are NO pictures.
bonus resumes per section.
Lots of choices for 3 square meals a day.


101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes by Wendy Paul
101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes by Wendy Paul
Dedication page,
 Table of contents where cupcakes are broken up into categories: Fruits and fabulous, Sweetness of Chocolate,  Holiday treats, the icing on the little cakes.
Each section has a little summary of the chapter Tips and hints for making perfect cupcakes.
Each recipe has a title and summary along with ingredients and some use a cake mix. You should be able to also substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar items.
Directions are given and tip of what type of frosting you should make.
There are scattered pictures throughout, not sure which one goes with which recipe.
There is NO nutritional information.
Lots of really great flavor combinations.
Like chocolate section and really like the holiday ones as i like having a special treat on all holidays.
Also includes recipes for making different frostings.
Index of recipes is included at the end.
About the author and about the photographer are included along with table of contents.


United States of Cakes by Roy Fares

United State of Cakes: tasty traditional american cakes, cookies, pies and baked foods by Roy Fares
Table of contents has listings of cakes, cookies, pies, cupcakes and sweet breakfast recipes.
Introduction about why the author likes sweets.
Lots of pictures while growing up of places he's lived.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish. servings and list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given.  Pictures are shown after the recipe.
 NO nutritional information.
Kind of distracting when you are looking at pictures of locations rather than recipes.
Should be two different books.
Index is included at the end.
Thanks from the author to those who helped him make the book.


The Ultimate Guide by Encore Books

The Ultimate Guide recipes of Texas
Free ebook offer when you join mailing list.
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals.
Each recipe stats with a title, prep and cook times, servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure you have them all before starting to cook.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
No English translation for some of the recipe titles.


Mexican Cooking by Samantha Schwartz
Mexican cooking: a cookbook of authentic Mexican food recipes
Offer of free ebook when you signup for newsletter.
TOC has recipes in food categories and meals.
Intro talks about real Mexican foods and food groups they contain when cooking.
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 sugar, low fat, low sodium, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Some titles are in Mexican and NOT translated into English so I have no idea what they will become.
One recipe has 17 ingredients, be sure to have them all lined up before you start.



Scrumptious Romanian Inspired Recipes by Anthony Boundy

Scrumptious Romanian Inspired Recipes by Anthony Boundy

Starts with Intro about what is inside this cookbook and then straight to the recipes.

Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo and summary of the dish.

Servings and cook and prep times, 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. There is NO nutritional information.

Has breakfast and lunch/dinner categories for recipes.

Not every recipe has a photo.

Love sounds and looks of desserts.


35 Barbecue Recipes by Jean Pardue

35 Barbecue recipes: grill tasty pork, beef and chicken on your BBQ by Jean Pardue

Starts with table of contents where recipes are not in any specific order.

Dedication and short intro are included.  Explains how this book should inspire you to use the grill more.

Each recipe starts with a title, small color photo and list of ingredients. 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 is NO nutritional information.

NOT every recipe has a photo. NO servings are mentioned.

Other works by the author are highlighted at the end as well as links to her sites.


Authentic Dominican Recipes by Anthony Boundy

Authentic Dominican Recipes by Anthony Boundy

Starts with intro that talks about  Dominican dishes and has large colorful photo attached.

Tells you what to expect from this cookbook.

There is no table of contents and after intro book starts out with breakfast items.

Each recipe starts with a title, color photo and summary of the dish.

serving and cook times is included.

List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low far, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.

Directions are given.

Like that they give you the foreign name and English name of the recipes.

Recipes do NOT always start at the top of the page.

NO nutritional information.

Veggie root soup sounds really good and it has 22 ingredients.

Has recipes for lunch and other meals and desserts.





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