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Summary: Not a Japanese cookbook
Review: Although I agree with the other reviewers in that this is indeed a beautifully photographed and organized book, (for which I give it the four stars), I wasn't aware until I purchased it that this is not a Japanese recipe book-its Western cuisine presented in an aesthetically Asian manner. However, it does give a good history of bento boxes and the recipes are simple and delicious. If you are looking for authentic Japanese bento recipes, I recommend _Japanese Meals on the Go: Bento Boxes_ by Naomi Kijima.
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Summary: Simple and Elegant Gourmet Cooking
Review: This is the first cookbook in a long time that has sent me straight to the kitchen to start trying recipes. Am actually working my way right through the book trying every one! The authors have presented a beautiful, innovative book with very simple recipes of fresh healthful ingredients that are exciting to create and a joy to present to guests.
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Summary: It's beautiful, it's innovative, it's healthful!
Review: This is the first cookbook in a long time that has sent me straight to the kitchen to start trying recipes. Am actually working my way right through the book trying every one! The authors have presented a beautiful, innovative book with very simple recipes of fresh healthful ingredients that are exciting to create and a joy to present to guests.
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Summary: Simple and Elegant Gourmet Cooking
Review: What a wonderful cookbook. The recipes are simple and relatively quick to prepare. The artful photography, so excellently done by Wayne Nish, makes it easy for the user to duplicate the elegent presentation. Whether a romantic dinner for two or intimate dinner for four, use this cookbook for those special occassions. If you're a novice, try this one out when preparing for that special someone. Cooking such beautiful and delicious food doesn't get more easy than this! It is sure to impress.Suggestion to the authors, next time add a few helpful hints along the way. The soft-shell crab batter was a little watery to really create the crisp batter. Adding ingredients slowly (club soda) with the instruction on the correct consistency would have been helpful. By the way, leave it out on the coffee table. It is beautiful to look through and you won't forget how simple and fun it is to use!
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