Nonfiction Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoRecipe for a Country Inn by Donna Leahy
William Morrow, March, 2002Hardcover, 228 pages
ISBN: 0060184922
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What is it about owning a country inn that seems
to attract the most fabulous cooks? Donna Leahy and
her husband, Bob, had always dreamed of owning a little
country inn which served wonderful food. And after
much work, they have achieved their dream: they are
the owners of the award-winning Inn at Twin Linden, located
about an hour outside of Pennsylvania, in the heart
of Amish country. Recipe for A Country Inn tells the
story of the Leahy's journey from novices to expert
innkeepers. Written in a warm and entertaining style,
their story is both funny and inspiring. Starting out
with no innkeeping experience at all (Donna
was a video producer and is a self-taught cook and Bob
was a college professor) they used their considerable
intelligence and determination to achieve their goals.
Known for its incredible food, the Inn has received rave reviews for its restaurant. The book includes the Leahy's most popular recipes, which are all easy to prepare in a home kitchen. From breakfast treats such as Baked French Toast with Peaches and Blueberries, Cheddar Souffle Roll and Proscuitto and Egg Tart in a Polenta Crust, to dinner entrees such as Lobster with Fingerling Potatoes and Citrus Sauce, Salmon with Basil Pesto and Polenta Crust, Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion Tart and Portobellos with Herbed Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze, these recipes are absolutely scrumptious. And don't forget dessert: Chocolate Waffles with White Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Mocha Pie or perhaps Fudge Pecan Tart might be nice. Bob Leahy's beautiful photographs of the surrounding countryside and of their Amish and Mennonite further add to the enjoyment of this excellent and attractive book.
The Ultimate Shrimp Book by Bruce Weinstein
William Morrow, March, 2002Trade paperback, 248 pages
ISBN: 0060934166
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After the success of his books The Ultimate Ice Cream Book and
The Ultimate Party Drinks Book, Bruce Weinstein
turns his take-no-prisoners approach to shrimp, with
very interesting results. Weinstein offers up 650 recipes
for shrimp, from the classics such as Shrimp Remoulade,
Shrimp à la King, Shrimp Mole, Shrimp Gumbo and Shrimp
Etouffée, to fusion-inspired dishes, such as Coconut Shrimp,
Sesame Shrimp, Tandoori Shrimp, and Bon Bon Shrimp.
For each main dish, the basic recipe is given, with a number
of possible variations on the dish added at the end of the recipe.
The recipes are simple to follow, and are arranged in alphabetical
order -- if you know what recipe you're looking for, this
is quite helpful. If not, just browse through the book until
you see something that catches your fancy. This is a great, basic
instruction book which is sure to come in handy whenever
you have a longing for a delicious shrimp dish.
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