Cooking in Oz: Kitchen Wizardry and a Century of Marvels from America's Favorite Tale by Elaine Willingham, Stephen Cox, Tina Cassimatis, Blanche Cox Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Cooking in Oz: Kitchen Wizardry and a Century of Marvels from America's Favorite Tale
Book Review: What a fabulous book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm really not into cookbooks, but a friend gave me this for my birthday and I'm simply crazy about it. The best part of the book are the rare pictures in the center: photographs which, I believe, have never been seen, of the Wizard of Oz sets. Aunt Em and Uncle Henry's house without them in it! The book is full of trivia and things I never knew about Oz. This is a treasure, and it really is a memory book. If you have any doubts from the dubious reviews on this page, then go check out the book yourself. You'll be glad you did. Any self-respecting Oz collector should not be without this bonanza. It overflows with interesting material you will find in no other Oz book...and imagine, all in a clever cookbook like this. Was I surprised at what I found. The Foreword by a Munchkin from the movie was probably my favorite part. The recipes from L.Frank Baum's relatives and their personal recollections were a rare treat for me. I felt like I got to know them and I know I got to know Oz better from this book. Christmas is coming and my shopping is done. I'm ordering several for my friends. One suggestion, try the recipe called Jack Pumpkinhead's Cobbler. It's easy and it'll melt in your mouth. A Delicious recipe from a delicious book. A Plus!Book Review: It just plain cooks
Summary: 5 Stars
As a serious collector and lover of Oz this book keeps it interesting. It would just be another cookbook if it weren't for the whimsical and witty writing style of Steve Cox. Cox and Willingham have nicely rounded out the year with other Oz authors John Fricke, Bill Stillman and Jay Scarefone. Some have panned it, but I know for a fact that no other cookbook offers the added info and trivia that Cox and Willingham have contributed, not to mention the great photographs of the contributing stars, and the many never before seen, behind the scenes photos and set stills, from the MGM movie. The Stillman and Scarefone book was well done, but there are some great stills in this book that would have been the "icing on the cake" for theirs.A must for every Oz library.
Book Review: Marvelous!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pleasantly shocked when I stumbled upon this book. It is a complete representation of those people involved in "Oz," from every incarnation. It includes stunning photographs which I'd never seen (and I thought I'd seen them all!). The recipes are easy to follow too, but the recollections are by far the reason to get this book. Elaine and Steve have out done themselves. Big kudos.Book Review: Oh Joy. Rapture.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book took me down memory lane. I really loved it and the photographs and personal memories from those who were there are priceless. I never realized the extent of the history of Oz and how it has blossomed in our culture throughout the decades. I don't even cook much, but the stories and the trivia and photos make it a MUST HAVE book for any serious fan of Oz I would think. Any newcomer will enjoy it, too. Bravo to the authors and the contributors for such a loving job.Book Review: Ode to "Cooking"
Summary: 1 Stars
I live on the East side of Chicago, where the weather is usually drab and bland. When I came across "Cooking", I was hoping for a magical, colorful Land. But, it's just a re-hashed, regurgitated attempt, and nothing more! In other words, heed this advice ... "Pass it up"! Because it is a bore!