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Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook
By Tessa Kiros
Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2007
I don't actually own this book, but have taken it out from the library twice to see if I should buy it. I don't think I will. I find the light grey font very annoying to read and I'm not crazy about how it is organized--by colour. I'm sure that makes me a bore, but I prefer to search through sections by food types and the colour organization feels too random.
There were very few recipes I wanted to try and have only tried one to date. A lot are just too simple to be considered recipes--yogurt and fruit, for example. Perhaps my block against the book is the organization? I will take it out from the library again, I'm sure, but I'm not sure it's worth spending the money on to own.
Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods
By Cynthia Lair, Peggy O'Mara
Sasquatch Books - 2008
I have been taking cookbooks out of the library to test them before buying. I have now taken this one out three times, renewing it as many times as allowed. It's on my "to buy" list.
It is filled with wholesome, interesting recipes. I love that there are adaptations for all members of the family--from six months up. I've only tried four recipes so far, and I make them all somewhat regularly, but there are others that I'm eyeing for the future.
The New Canadian Basics Cookbook
By Carol; McMillan, Murray Ferguson
Penguin Books Canada, Limited - 2001
I was given this book as part of my bridal shower five years ago and it has become a staple in our kitchen.
The recipes aren't fancy, but it delivers what it promises: basics, with a Canadian twist.
Many, many of the recipes have become my standards, such as scones, perfect roast beef, cookies, pancakes, roast chicken, the best baked beans, soups, cakes, and alfredo sauce.
I haven't tried every recipe, but between myself and my husband, we've tried probably at least 75% and there wasn't one that we didn't like. Not all of them are in heavy rotation, but they're good, solid recipes.
I also appreciate the extensive measurement tables. Canadian measurements are different than both British and American, so it's handy when cooking from other cookbooks.