Cookbook reviews

An inspirational story.

June 1, 2013
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This happens to be my 200th post on One Cook, Two Kitchens.  And I can’t think of a better way to mark the occasion than by sharing a story that brings together a friend’s journey, and how one of the books I have reviewed and  recommended on this site has been able to contribute to [...]

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Meals in a Jar (Cookbook review)

May 9, 2013
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It is National Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and as part of being prepared for an emergency, authorities recommend having enough food supplies to be able to sustain your family for at least 72 hours.  So I thought it would be a great time to introduce Meals in a Jar, a cookbook by Julie Languille.

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150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes

April 15, 2013
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  If you have an ebelskiver pan lying around the house, and you are looking for more ways to use it, you absolutely must get a copy of 150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes, by Camilla Saulsbury (published by Robert Rose Inc.)

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Gluten-Free Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies with Cranberries and Pecans (Giveaway continues)

April 4, 2013
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If you haven’t already entered this giveaway, you must.  Whole Grain recipes that are 100% gluten-free in a beautifully photographed book by a best-selling cookbook author… What more could one possibly ask for?

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The Complete Gluten-free Whole Grains Cookbook Review + Giveaway

April 2, 2013
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Whether you are gluten-free or just wanting to find recipes for a broader variety of grains, The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook by Judith Finlayson (published by Robert Rose) is a great addition to your healthy cooking library.

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Smitten Kitchen Cookbook review, giveaway and wonderful pot pie recipe

February 18, 2013
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While there are thousands of food blogs out there, there are only a handful who really inspired the rest of us to board the food blogger train.  Deb Perelman, of Smitten Kitchen fame is one of them.

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Brie and Raspberry Panini with Hazelnut Spread (the giveaway continues)

January 29, 2013
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Last year, I went to a chocolate tasting in L.A.  Tasters would saddle up to a bar and choose a tasting platter of a variety of different flavoured chocolates.  Yes, it was as fabulous as it sounds. I left with a recipe for a grilled brie and chocolate sandwich, which was good quality bread, bittersweet [...]

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150 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (and a giveaway)

January 28, 2013
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  I don’t think comfort food gets any better than a great grilled cheese sandwich.  It’s fast, easy, hot, and satisfying. And like pizza, it seems that there are infinite flavour combinations, and they are easy to make any time of the day.  And kids of all ages can participate in making them.

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200 Best Canned Fish & Seafood Recipes (plus a giveaway)

January 16, 2013
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  Not too long ago, when I was still in the daily grind of long hours, and 90 minute commutes (each way), I often turned to the pantry for canned seafood.  Fast, easy, and economical, I loved knowing that if I didn’t feel like going to the grocery store on the way home, I could [...]

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Fresh & Healthy DASH Diet Cooking (plus a giveaway)

January 7, 2013
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Don’t let that ‘D’ word in the title put you off.   The ‘diet’ in the DASH Diet is simply healthy food choices, proper portion control, and getting the recommended daily servings of each food group.  That’s it.

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