Here's my report for Sunday Salon, put together by Deb Nance of Reader Buzz. after a very stressful few weeks, which I won't go into at this time, not letting it rent more space in my brain. I'll get on to better things. Praise God, there's always books, and His presence in my life!
First is my quick review of a new book, The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook by Heidi Herman. I received an advance copy, for my honest take on it. She presents some excellent methods of sneaking those veggies into foods for the vegetable averse crowd. However, the recipes, though indeed good, aren't exactly easy.
I made the Chicken Enchiladas, which were quite delicious, although very time consuming. Looking through other of Herman's recipes, not all of them are, but to get numerous veggies in place, a lot of chopping, dicing, and pureeing needs to happen. I'll be trying more of her creations when time permits. For me, cooking is often a way of zoning out, so this will be good in that sense, though not for anyone in a hurry.
At Cook the Books Club, we had our Round-Up of posts contributed for the last pick, which was Alice Waters' Memoir, Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook. What a divergence of opinions there!
Also you will see in the Cook the Books sidebar, our latest selection, Maame, by Jessica George, if you would like to read and join in. It sounds like a fascinating book from the reviews. And I'm looking forward to reading it.
Just read:
The Invitation, by Lucy Foley, which I thought was a great read, entertaining, romantic and atmospheric, set along the Italian Riviera.
And, Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue, by Spencer Quinn. I love books about Seniors :) tracking down the bad guys!
I've also been enjoying Mike Ripley's further adventures of Mr. Campion, this latest, Mr. Campion's Fault. Which goes to show he's the perfect choice to continue Margery Allingham's well loved mystery series featuring gentleman sleuth Albert Campion.
Another book by Lucy Foley, The Book of Lost and Found, excellent so far with all the stray people finding each other.
All the news that's fit to print. I hope you all have a wonderful week-end!
9 comments:
I’ve heard of disguising vegetables to make children accept them, but I can’t imagine bothering to do that for adults. If an adult doesn’t llike vegetables then I’d say let him/her alone. But I guess the writers are always looking for a new angle.
I like vegetables, but either way, disguising or not, they need a lot of chopping. Looks like a great bunch of books! I’ll be checking them out and possibly adding to my TBR list.
We have trouble getting me to eat veggies because of texture sensitivities, but stuff that's meant to be good for that is always sooo much work, so your experience with these recipes sound about right! Still, it can be super worth it.
I can think of two members of my family who need the book, The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook.
I'm sorry things have been rough lately. Fingers crossed for better days ahead.
I hope things are better for you, whatever is troubling, but as you said - there are always books. Can't tell you the number of times in my life I escape with books.
Love the receipes and we usually make the enchiladas without meat. Lots of black beans, rice and cheese with sauce. Love them.
I'll have to surf over and check out the posts for the Alice Waters book. Haven;t been to CTB in ages. I love Lucy Foley books and thanks for the mention of the Mike Ripley book. I'm going to add that to my Goodreads list.
I add minced or puréed vegetables to just about everything I make because most of my family are ‘veggie averse’.
Mrs Plansky Goes Rogue sounds fun
Wishing you a happy reading week
I have a cookbook like that, and yes, it does make things more labor intensive. But, it was worth it when my kiddos were little. I am sorry you have had such a hard few weeks, I hope this one is better for you.
I appreciate trying to incorporate vegetables, but time consuming recipes are draining. The food does look delicious! I've read some of Lucy Foley's mystery/thriller books and enjoyed them. I'll have to check these out. Hope your week is less stressful!
I read Maame some time ago and really enjoyed it. The chicken enchiladas look great. We are all vegetable eaters.. no need to hide them. My youngest is the only picky one and we are working on it.
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