About the Book
Fresh
Recipes for Each Season of the Year
Do you strive to eat what local, fresh, and in
season? Then this is the cookbook for you. Organized by the winter, spring,
summer, and fall seasons, there are a bounty of recipes for various ways to use
up seasonal fruits and vegetables. Sprinkled with tips for growing and
harvesting, too, the well-organized book boasts contributions from Amish and
Mennonites from across the United States who are fans of author of Amish
fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Encased in a lay-flat binding and presented in
full color, it is a must-have cookbook for anyone who gardens, participates in
a CSA, or enjoys farmers’ markets.
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My Review 4.5 STARS
It being close to summer, I decided to try making
the recipe that most closely resembles my favorite summertime dessert, Peach
Cobbler. The recipe in Amish Friends 4
Seasons Cookbook I chose to make is entitled Peach Cream Pie (pg. 78) and let me tell you it is sooooo good! I
used fresh peaches, following the recipe exactly as written which for me is
unusual. I admit I am a canned peach person but the pie was sweet and tasty and
had a custard-like filling that made my mouth water! I served it to our family
after dinner and I must be honest and say that only two out of five of us liked
it but we also are the only two that also like custard. I’m sure that’s a
texture thing. ;)
I also made Baked
Oatmeal (pg. 179), using the suggestion to add canned Blueberries to the
bottom of the dish before putting in the oatmeal mixture. Oh. My. I will be
making this again. Both recipes were easy to prepare and quite tasty. The
cookbook has a spiral binding which makes it easy to fold back and not have to
worry about it falling over or anything like that. Lots of pretty color photos
of food dishes for all seasons of the year too!
If you’re looking for simple recipes and some
down home comfort food, look no further! I’m planning on trying more of these scrumptious
looking recipes as the year goes on. I also think this would be a fairly easy
cookbook for a beginner cook.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from
Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
