Review: Simplicity and Deliciousness combine
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 26, 2012
Short, sweet, and simple - these are the key tenets of "Holiday Cooking Recipes". This is not a traditional cookbook, nor does it try to be. The layout is inherently simplistic and easy-to-follow. There are only 32 recipes, and the photographs are slim and amateurish, and while these elements would serve poorly in a professional cookbook, the gentle and friendly commentary and informality of the layout combine to offer the suggestion of a recipe collection lent from a friend or neighbor.If you're looking for extensive direction or a cornucopia of recipes, this is not the book you're seeking. However, if you're looking to try something new for the holidays, or any get-together, Emma Buckley is a strong choice for a warm guide to a few recipes you might never have thought of on your own.Amazon currently offers this download for free (10/26/12) with a recommended price of $0.99. "Free" is always an excellent value, but these ideas are most certainly worth the dollar as well.Pros:Creative, tasty, easy ideas (I personally greatly enjoy the beverages)Clear, concise directionsA friendly authorial voice, setting a warm tone for the book (not as significant in a cookbook, but I'd much rather learn from a friend than a Gordon Ramsay-esque author)Excellent pricingCons:Limited selectionFew photos