Many of us are intrigued by the simple lifestyle of the Amish. In this hectic life we lead, there seems to be a movement to slow down, spend time with family, and maybe even hone those home cooking skills. Simply Delicious Amish Cooking by Sherry Gore is a good start.
The pleasantly illustrated
cookbook is filled with some delicious creations that can be made with simple
ingredients, stuff you already have in your pantry. As most cook books, it’s
divided by basic categories like breads, soups, salads, side dishes, seafood,
pies, and even a category called “This and That”.
There are some black and white
photos that begin each section and two small sections of color photos of the
finished products. The “Final Exam
Brownies” look especially gooey.
Intermixed throughout the cookbook are tips and “diary like” journal
entries. These are meant to give the
reader a peek into the life of those living in an Amish Mennonite community in
Florida. Although that added a bit of
charm, I did not feel it really enhanced the overall enjoyment of the cookbook.
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