Seasons in Thyme: Favorite Recipes & Menus from the Junior League of Birmingham, Michigan, Inc

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Summary: As "user friendly" as it is elegantly impressive
Review: Enhanced with the photography of Jeff Hage, the food stylings of Virginia Hutchins, and the illustrations of Christina Schloss Forhan, Seasons In Thyme: Favorite Recipes & Menus From The Junior League Of Birmingham Michigan showcases more that 225 "triple tested" recipes organized in four seasonal menus sections. Incorporated with useful cooking tips, unique ingredient facts, and interesting Michigan trivia, the recipes are drawn from some of Detroit's most famous restaurants and chefs. From Pear-Stuffed French Toast; Mandarin Orange Salad Dressing; Orzo with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese; and Portuguese Seafood Stew; to Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta; Cranberry Almond Pound Cake; Praline Pumpkin Pie; Rack of Lamb with Caramelized Pears and Chestnuts; and Michigan Apple and Cherry Cobbler, Seasons In Thyme is as "user friendly" as it is elegantly impressive.

Rating:
Summary: Easy Elegance
Review: Enhanced with the photography of Jeff Hage, the food stylings of Virginia Hutchins, and the illustrations of Christina Schloss Forhan, Seasons In Thyme: Favorite Recipes & Menus From The Junior League Of Birmingham Michigan showcases more that 225 "triple tested" recipes organized in four seasonal menus sections. Incorporated with useful cooking tips, unique ingredient facts, and interesting Michigan trivia, the recipes are drawn from some of Detroit's most famous restaurants and chefs. From Pear-Stuffed French Toast; Mandarin Orange Salad Dressing; Orzo with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese; and Portuguese Seafood Stew; to Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta; Cranberry Almond Pound Cake; Praline Pumpkin Pie; Rack of Lamb with Caramelized Pears and Chestnuts; and Michigan Apple and Cherry Cobbler, Seasons In Thyme is as "user friendly" as it is elegantly impressive.

Rating:
Summary: Easy Elegance
Review: What a beautiful and useful book! Most Junior League cookbooks are wonderful, but this one by the Junior League of Birmingham, MI is a true find. I turn to this book often for easy and elegant recipes that are always crowd pleasers. Not a single recipe has disappointed me. The photographs are gorgeous and the cooking tips sprinkled throughout the book are helpful. I like the fact that the recipes all come from real people and that they have all been triple tested--it makes me less nervous to try a new one. Seasons In Thyme also highlights local Michigan flavors, everything from "up north" fare to varied ethinic dishes--it's a great regional cookbook. It makes a useful and beautiful addition to any cook's cookbook collection.