Simple Country Pleasures: Simple Country Pleasures

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Summary: Simple Country Pleasures
Review: I did not care for this selection and returned the book. I felt it was not not as good as some of the other cookbooks that they offer. I would pass on this selection.

Rating:
Summary: Not Quite Up to Par
Review: Simple Country Pleasures was published in 1998. It is the only one of it's kind...A squarish library sized Gooseberry Patch book, complete with a dust jacket and more chatty comments by the authors/s.. This book lacks the Gooseberry Patch trademark spiral binding, and the overall Gooseberry Patch 'cuteness' in my opinon. To me, Simple Country Pleasures seems like the authors were trying a bit too hard or trying to go mainstream... .The illustrations are numerous, but aren't quite as fun as the one's in the spiral back books.

The verdict? If you like crafts, this book will appeal to you. Pages 1-71 are all crafts, mostly to do with gardening. Recipes are in the second half of the book...And most have a garden 'outdoors' theme. Believe it or not, there is a recipe for "Stuffed Tulips" (no, I'm not kidding), and a recipe for Rose Petal Tea. If Gardening and Flowers are your thing...Look no further its here.

This cookbook is by no means the best monkey in the barrel, but its not the worst either. Its a fun read, but not quite as good as the other 35+ cookbooks. For real fun, check out: Christmas Pantry, Home for the Holidays and Magic of Christmas. They are excellent.

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Summary: Enjoyable
Review: This is a great cookbook to have around in the summertime! I love browsing through it, the pictures and suggestions in this book are wonderful. The recipes are easy enough- I made the nacho recipe and it turned out great. This is a good cookbook to give as a gift.