The Sweet Life: Diabetes Without Boundaries! by Sam Talbot

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Rodale
Cookbook
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Blurb: Sam Talbot is a professional chef, restaurateur, surfer, painter, philanthropist, and, since the age of 12, type 1 diabetic. Yet he has not let the disease stop him from living a rich life packed with energy, adventure, and achievement—culinary and otherwise. In his first, much-anticipated book, he recounts how diabetes has affected but not compromised his life or career, and he shares his own tips—alongside those from other famous diabetics like Halle Berry, Larry King, and Tommy Lee—on how to handle everything from work and hobbies to relationships and travel with discipline and enthusiasm. To round out this advice, he offers bits of foodie wisdom and 75 innovative recipes for fresh, all-natural dishes anybody, diabetic or not, can prepare and enjoy.

Heartfelt, entertaining, and backed by real-life experience and solid medical expertise, The Sweet Life will give readers hope, inspiration, and the proof they need to realize that life with diabetes isn’t about diabetes: It’s about living.

Review: An inspiring story paired with chic eats to share with the diabetic in your life. While many of these culinary creations sound like fine dining at it's best, be prepared to see ingrediants that you might not be able to find at your local shop all store :)

Not like any other diabetic cook book that I have read, the story was as captivating as the meals. Worth the read and manybe you'll find a treat or two that will tempt you to try :) I found several even though I am not a diabetic....but I have members of my family who are :) Thank you to Rodale and Sam Talbot for bringing this to thoseof us who can learn from books like yours :)

Treasured Amish & Mennonite Recipes by Mennonite Central Committee and Alan Giagnocavo

Story: 10
Presentation: 10
Total: 20
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Cookbook
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Blurb: Filled with 627 of the best recipes gathered from Amish and Mennonite cooks from across the United States and Canada, Treasured Amish & Mennonite Recipes will have you preparing delicious, down-to-earth dishes your family will request again and again.

In this newly revised edition that includes 50 new recipes, you'll find an endless array of appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, casseroles, breads, and desserts that are easy to make and require only the simplest and freshest of ingredients.

In fact, everything you need is probably already in the pantry, growing in the backyard, or easily purchased at the local market. One taste and you'll see why these recipes have been bringing families and communities together at the table for generations.

Review: Yes, I am one of those women who actually READ a cookbook :) Strange? Perhaps but let me tell you that I find them very interesting. Not only do I get to discover a ton of yummy sounding foods, but I even get to learn about different combinations and ways of cooking.

I was super excited to get the chance to read and review this one. There is nothing that I love better than going through my grannie's recipie box in search of trasured favorites. This book was filled with down home favorites that I will be tackeling in my own kitchen to serve with love to my family and friends.

debbie Macomber's Christmas Cookbook

Story: 10
Presentation: 8.5
Total: 18.5
Publisher: Harlequin
Cookbook
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Blurb: We call her the "Official Storyteller of Christmas"—but Debbie Macomber is more than that. She's someone who loves the holiday and all its traditions. Now she shares more than one hundred of her favorite recipes to help you enjoy this most joyous of seasons. You'll also find easy-to-follow instructions for crafts, decorations and gift wrapping—everything you need to create a beautiful and festive holiday.

Review: I LOVE Debbie Macomber! Always have :) And this festive collection is just hwat I needed.

Not only are there some realy yummy sounding recipes , nifty craft ideas and home decorations that will bring the holiday season to life in your home, but there are amazing little peeks into her life and why Christmas is such a big part of her life.
I know you are wondering why the presentation score is low and that only comes because the Kindle verson that I have has an issue with some words and formatting. That aside I fell in love with this book and plan on using it for many years to come :)

Thank you Ms Macomber for sharing this with us :)

Save The Date by Jenny B. Jones

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Contermporary Inspirational
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Blurb: When funding for Lucy's non-profit job is pulled, she is determined to find out why. Enter Alex Sinclair Enterprises--the primary donor to Lucy's non-profit organizaiton.

Both Lucy and Alex have something the other desperately wants.

Alex has it all...except for the votes he needs to win his bid for Congress. Despite their mutual dislike, Alex makes Lucy a proposition: pose as his fiancée in return for the money she desperately needs. Bound to a man who isn't quite what he seems, Lucy finds her heart--and her future--on the line.

Review: An amazing tale that struck all the right chords :) I enjoy a well written inspy and let me tell you that this was one that I enjoyed until the very last word was read.

I am a sucker for marriages of convenience but when the story and characters can take that plot to a whole new level it just makes me thrilled :) Overall this was a fantastic story that you can bet I will be telling friends about and keeping on my shelf to re-read for years to come.

SNAPS Ms Jones on a superb job.