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The American Lighthouse Cookbook: The Best Recipes and Stories from America's Shorelines

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Every time I look at a lighthouse in America, I get seriously hungry, and so when this book came along, I was torn between spending my time in the kitchen reading and cooking, or driving along the coast eating and looking at lighthouses.

These recipes are fabulous, and although I haven't tries all of the recipes, the simple ones are really good!!! Just ask the scruffy lighthousekeeper! There's a special, really special place in my cookbook collection for this book, but I can't put it there now because I'm cooking from it right now.

Look for my video review of this book soon.

Lighthouses have always been my favorite places since Nubble Lighthouse (Maine) was a highlight of my honeymoon years ago. What a clever way to introduce delicious receipts by connecting them to regional lighthouse themes. The receipts are indigenous to the lighthouse locations and have beautiful line drawings and history of the different lighthouses. These receipts are a perfect theme idea for entertaining your guests and something special to do for you and your family. Treat yourself and anyone close to you with this special cookbook. I know what I'll be giving to everyone on my holiday/christmas list. Mary Harter, New Rochelle, NY

This is a really cool cookbook. Drawn in by the beautiful cover, I was instantly impressed by the interesting and fresh format of regional menus. If you don't like seafood (and the "recipes...from America's Shorlines" or "lover of costal cuisine" references concern you) don't worry - this book contains plenty of dishes made with chicken and pork (and and other meats), as well as countless vegetarian possibilities (like Spicy Snap Beans with Butter, Garlic, and Jalapeno Pepper from the Southeast). I've already tried a few of the recipes: The Shrimp Etouffee is delicious and easy to prepare. I also love the Pork Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings, the Chicken, Peanut and Sweet Potato Stew, the Grilled Summer Vegetables, the Watermelon Salad, and the entire "Hollywood Meal". Most of the recipes are pretty simple but so tasty. It's wonderful to be able to choose a region and recreate a typical menu; so many opportunities for great theme parties. And you can impress your friends with local and regional lighthouse facts, too!

Nice range of recipes. Purchased as a gift for a lighthouse fanatic, but I found much of the material fascinating as well.

I found this cookbook fasinating! Full of regional recipes and lighthouse lore. I really appreciated the format of the book: covering different areas of our country, with each chapter a complete meal. The recipes are varied from simple delicious comfort food to more complicated gourmet recipes that are easy to follow. I loved the Baked Halibut with tomatoes, capers and olive vinegrette and it was so easy! I also made the vegetarian summer rolls which were a huge hit. It's a wonderful book to flip through and would make a great Christmas gift.

I love the format of the book. Reading about the history of the lighthouses and then able to make delicious meals. I appreciate having recipes for a complete meal together. The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients are readily available. It already has become my new favorite cookbook and I know what all my friends are getting for gifts! Delicious........

I liked that this book gave the history of the regions and the dishes, along with the recipes, which are arranged as menus to go along with each lighthouse. Looks perfect for entertaining - good food and a topic for dinner conversation! The menus use straightforward ingredients and are easy to follow. Seems clear that someone took the time to test the recipes, because so far, everything I've tried has turned out great.