Simply In Season/Out of Print (World Community Cookbook)
by Cathleen Hockman-wert, Mary Beth Lind
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Book Reviews of Simply In Season/Out of Print (World Community Cookbook)
Book Review: Getting in touch with the seasons....
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoy the idea of cooking with the seasons. This is a wonderful book spotlighting foods available throughout the four seasons, as well as a section on year round foods. The layout is attractive and colorful, and it is a pleasure to thumb through.
Most of the vegetables found here are ones that are commonly available, either by those who garden or those who might visit farmer's markets or co-ops. In fact, I would specifically recommend it for those people, although individuals who buy at the grocery store can take advantage of seasonal lower prices as well.
I like the fact that there are multiple recipes for prolific veggies (such as summer squash, that you might have an abundance of...one can never have too many recipes using zucchini or squash).
Like the other cookbooks in this series, there are articles and commentary sprinkled throughout encouraging family, sharing, and community. Although some may be put off by its Christian slant, I am not, as it is presented in more of a universal manner.
Most all of the recipes I have tried have been really delicious and different, and several have become regular additions to our menu. Healthy eating is encouraged, but you will still find sugar and white flour in moderation. Moderation is the key! Another reviewer complained about the use of dairy and wheat. Yes, there is dairy and wheat. There is also meat. This is not a gluten/casein free cookbook, nor is it a vegetarian cookbook. It is not reliant on fads but rather a healthy lifestyle which has varying shades.
It gives me a good feeling whenever I use it, which is always a nice thing in a cookbook. It stimulates your creativity, gives you options and lets you play with variations on a theme, which is the beauty of the books in this series. I have most of them.
I am curious to see the expanded version of this book, which is coming out this summer and supposedly has more recipes.
All in all, I highly recommend!
Book Review: Guaranteed to please any palate and satisfy any appetite
Summary: 5 Stars
The newest title in the "World Community Cookbook" series from Herald Press, Simply In Season: Recipes That Celebrate Fresh, Local Foods In the Spirit Of More-with-Less is the collaborative effort of culinary experts and experienced kitchen cooks Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert. Each recipe was selected with a six-point standard as reflected by the use of fruits and vegetables in their season: Freshness (foods harvested the same day as they are purchased); Taste (the fresher the food is, the more the flavor); Nutrition (fresh, fully ripe produce contains the most nutrients); Variety (local farms can offer a greater diversity of produce strains); Environment (locally produced, foods aren't exposed the hazards of being grown abroad); Local Health (buying from local farms and farmer's markets supports the local economy and increasing the fiscal and social well-being of the whole community). From Strawberry Bread; Spinach Squares; Green Bean Sides; and Broccoli Gratin; to Apple Lentil Salad; Savory Tempeh and Vegetables; Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes; and Middle Eastern Meat Loaf, the kitchen friendly recipes are organized by season (including a section for "All Seasons") and are guaranteed to please any palate and satisfy any appetite.
Book Review: Really love this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been searching for a book that went with the seasons for a while when I saw this one at the bookstore many years ago. I put it on the shelf, but then just a few months ago I decided to start really making things from the book. I think it's because we don't really have all that much money and I like being in touch with the seasons. I have yet to make everything from the book, but everything I have made, save one, has been extremely excellent. The one thing that didn't work for me was the "Corny Cornbread," because it just wouldn't cook in the middle. I think maybe the recipe should have some wheat flour in it or something. I tried writing an email to the publishers about it, but didn't get a response.
Something I really love about this book is that in the back of each season, there are ideas for meals to put together. I did one of the meals recently when we had some friends over for dinner. I just had to substitute one thing and we were able to have a dairy-free and egg-free dinner for our friends! In general, however, the recipes in this book have lots of wheat, dairy, and eggs, which is no problem for me and my family. I can't wait to cook more from this book.
Book Review: Wheat and Dairy-Centric
Summary: 2 Stars
While this book has a seasonal focus, it is so incredibly dairy and wheat-centric, one might think it was the product of the Dairy and Wheat Councils. I've never seen a book before that had such a high proportion of recipes that call for milk, dry milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, buttermilk, wheat, and soy. You would expect to see these in recipes--- but not in almost everything! If you cannot have wheat or dairy, chance are that you won't be able to use a large segment of recipes in this book. If anyone in your family has food allergies (wheat and dairy being the most frequent), don't waste your money. I found the recipes often dated, unimaginative, imbalanced nutritionally, and a huge disappointment. Even their chili recipe called for sour cream. Swiss chard with milk? Good grief. So-called "Hearty Broccoli soup" has an entire quart of milk plus 1 cup cheese but only 2 cups of raw broccoli. That would be more aptly named "Milk Soup with Broccoli". I expected this book to be far more garden, fresh produce focused but it isn't. This book has been VERY over-rated.
Book Review: Through the Seasons
Summary: 5 Stars
"Simply in Season" is a fun, easy cookbook that follows the cycle of the year. The recipes complement the seasons--from tomatoes in the summertime to persimmons in autumn. There's an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, so the cooking is quite healthy. The recipes are user-friendly. The cookbook authors are based out of Corvallis, Oregon, and use the farmer's market as their inspiration. Out of the Pacific Northwest comes a homespun cookbook.
Great recipes from each season
Spring: Three Pea Stir Fry,Lemon Asparagus Pasta,Chicken or Tofu Stir Fry,Veggie Burrito Bake
Summer:Great Green Vegetable Pasta,Thai Green Beans,Stacked Vegetable Quesadillas,Apricot Chicken
Autumn:Gingered Kale and Tofu
Winter:Winter Vegetable Crumble
"Simply in Season" is the perfect go-to cookbook. Bon appetit!