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mishquilt
03-23-2007, 07:57 AM
Hello all.
Just wanted to share two great finds (and I'm sure many of you are thinking "been there, done that," but these books, however long they have graced the bookstore shelves, are new for ME ).
I stopped at the bookstore yesterday (amazing what control a coupon has over my car). Picked up Baking From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan. I read the specs on several baking books (as baking is my ultimate passion) and I was impressed with Dorie's LONG list of accolades and her experiences both professional and personal with Julia Child. The cookbook is as beautiful as it is well-written. It's more like a baking BIBLE than a cookbook. I think I will have great fun with it. I would love to hear comments from those who have it, and who have made recipes from it.

I also picked up Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. I had read the reviews for this book a while ago and it was on my wish list. I read about 50 pages so far and I commend her undying commitment to JC's French recipes. Nothing in this world--and I mean NOTHING, could get me to stuff a pigeon!

Hammster
03-23-2007, 08:17 AM
Hello all.
I also picked up Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. I had read the reviews for this book a while ago and it was on my wish list. I read about 50 pages so far and I commend her undying commitment to JC's French recipes. Nothing in this world--and I mean NOTHING, could get me to stuff a pigeon!

A while back we had a thread going regarding the Julie and Julia book. It is so funny to read. And a quick read too. I really enjoyed it. Hope you like it.

jtoepfert100
03-23-2007, 09:13 AM
I finally read Julie & Julia a few weeks back, too. I enjoyed it. While I've never cooked my way through an entire book, I could certainly relate to some of her cooking mishaps. I get frustrated like that when things don't go according to plan. I was pleased to know that I'm not the only one who borders on tantrums in the kitchen.

The Dorie Greenspan book is on my wish list. I think I'm going to have to get that one soon.

Lrimerman
03-23-2007, 10:07 AM
I got Julie and Julia from Paperbackswap.com and finished it last night. I really enjoyed it. It has already been requested.

The Dorie Greenspan book sounds interesting, might have to check it out.

Lisa