Review: Satisfy A Craving  For Variety
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2014
The author, Sally Viviani, has written a cookbook that takes us and our slow cookers all around the world. Sally's writing is dynamic and full of fabulous ideas and recipes. With each recipe she provides a fun statement. It seems Sally has traveled the world and knows the food that comes from the different countries. They are varied and give us a taste of our world.There are 101 recipes in this ebook. Each recipe comes under a country heading.EuropeAsiaAfricaSouth America and the CaribbeanNorth and Central AmericaAustralia and OceaniaSally Vivaldi gives us a little history about herself, the recipes, the countries and why she wrote the book in Her Forward. She then goes on to talk about Slow Cooking, the types of slow cookers, when I to use a small and large slow cooker. She talks a little about bacteria, the meat and poultry that are used. And, she wants her readers to enjoy the recipes and to have good appetites.The recipes are the major focus, and they look and sound delicious. Spanish Paella, Alcatra, and French Cassoulet are from the European section. From Asia, Indian Lamb Curry, Indonesian Peanut Chicken, and Green Curried Thai Beef.  From Africa, Savory Beef and Bean Soup, Bobotie, and African Oxtail Soup. From South America, Bolivian Con Asada, Caribbean Jerk Chicken, and Caribbean Coconut Chicken.  North and Central America, Mexican Chili, Ham and Pea Soup, and Thanksgiving Turkey. Australia and Oceania, Fiijian Curry, Pork and Veal Pasta, and Carrot and Pumpkin Soup. There are so many varied and delicious recipes to try.This is a chance to get out of your proverbial comfort zone, and try some new recipes. Most of the ingredients you may have in your kitchen, or your supermarket will carry them. This can be a fun time for you and your family, a new adventure. With each recipe your family can discuss the country of origin, and the entire family can learn about the different regions of the world. The expression, Yum Yum, is known world wide! Note: this book was given to me to read and review.Recommended. prisrob 03-29-14