Cooking in Oz: Kitchen Wizardry and a Century of Marvels from America's Favorite Tale by Elaine Willingham, Stephen 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: OZ always in our hearts, now in our stomachs!
Summary: 5 Stars
If anyone doubted the power of OZ and how ingrained it is in our collective psyche (and now our tastebuds!), then just pick up this marvelous book! Told with fantastic wit and charm, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Oz trivia or new, creative recipes. The anecdotes and musings are sprinkled generously throughout, with ample portions of photos and I loved those vintage ads!
This is the perfect addition to this summer's cookout season. I've had more fun telling people where I got the recipe for Bitey Beans! Everyone wants to borrow my copy and try them out for themselves. It's quite a conversation starter at picnics.
Although I have to admit I ate almost half a Winkie Chocolate Peanut Butter pie in one sitting last weekend and was left moaning, "Oh what a world, what a world.." So pace yourself and your waistline!
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!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: This book cooks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book so much that I almost want to learn how to cook (well, not really!)!! Once again, Stephen Cox mixes humor and trivia with painstaking research, rare photographs and fascinating tid-bits. I've always said that this author's books are like comfort food for the mind. Now he feeds your body too!Book Review: Unique Collectors Item
Summary: 5 Stars
The entire book is great fun. The recipes are genuinely tasty and even have hilarious names! Plus, the book is chock full of photographs and trivia. Even if you don't cook, any fan of Oz will find plenty to love. And if you're a kitchen wizard who isn't into Oz so much, you'll pick up lots of delicious new ideas. Makes a great gift. A treasure written by two wonderful people!