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BOOK REVIEW
Retro Series of Three
Retro Breakfast: Memorable Meals Morning, Noon, or Night (Retro Series)
by Linda Everett
From The Press Release
Rise and shine, it’s breakfast time! If you think the smell of bacon and hot coffee wafting from a warm kitchen is a thing of the past, then bring back the bounty of breakfast with RETRO BREAKFAST: MEMORABLE MEALS MORNING, NOON, OR NIGHT. From the coffee-stained pages of classic American cookbooks to recipes handed down from memory, Linda Everett and Richard Perry bring us the best of breakfast from rural Washington State to down-home Alabama. More than 120 recipes capture classic tastes of the most important meal of the day, including Okanogan Omelet, Lulu’s Café Home Fries, Castlerock Blueberry Griddle Cakes, and Southern Exposure Sweet Potato Biscuits. Featuring nostalgic images that will encourage you to wake up and eat no matter what time of day, this Retro guide is sure to make anyone an early riser.
Retro Food Fiascos: A Collection of Curious Concoctions (Retro Series)
by Kathy Casey
From The Press Release
Banana meatloaf, tuna Jell-O salad, and Spam smoothies - borderline tummy-turners to downright doubtful, RETRO FOOD FIASCOS is a showcase of culinary curiosities from some of America’s favorite magazines, cookbooks, and food companies. In the name of nutrition and creative cooking, the marketing and recipe writers of the 1950s cooked up some very suspicious combinations. Innovations in food processing and new products tempted everyone to play with their food—from the amateur cook to the professional chef. And the results? We’ll let you be the judge. The pages are filled with actual recipes and images of some of the most daring dishes to ever leave the kitchen. So get out your Jell-O mold, canned meat, and best casserole dish - it’s time to get funky and answer the question "What were they thinking?"
Retro Luau: Planning the Perfect Polynesian Party (Retro Series)
by Richard Perry
From The Press Release
It’s always party time on the islands - and planning your next Polynesian-themed bash is easier than ever with this latest party guide in the Retro series. From the era of Don Ho, long boards, and aloha spirit comes a celebration of island entertaining. RETRO LUAU combines the best of classic tropical drink and food recipes, party ideas, and vintage illustrations straight from the shores of Polynesia. Everything from pupus to Planter’s Punch gets the royal treatment with modernized methods and ingredients to bring the flavor of the tropics to your next party. There’s even a guide to pit roasting a pig in your own backyard! Featuring more than 100 food and drink recipes, capturing the spirit of the islands has never been more fun!
Let's Get Cooking!
While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Let's Get Cooking!
