California Sol Food Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego: Food photography by Frankie Frankeny [Hardcover]

Junior League of San Diego (Author), Kate Ancell (Editor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 223 pages
• Publisher: The Cookbook Marketplace (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961847417
• ISBN-13: 978-0961847418
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #711,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cookbook!!!, November 10, 2005

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Jen M. "JenInSD412" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Sol Food Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego: Food photography by Frankie Frankeny (Hardcover)

I have several cookbooks, but this is by far my favorite. I have never used a cookbook as often as I do this book, and I have consistently had great results. So far my husband and I have tried about 20 things out of this book, and they have all been delicious--cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts.

The best part about this book is the simplicity. Most of the recipes in this book don't have a ton of ingredients, and the ingredients it calls for are usually things I have on hand, or I just need to get a few easy (and inexpensive)items. That is my main problem with other cookbooks that I own: they are beautiful to look at and the food is indeed delicious, but many of the ingredients are things I would never have on hand and I end up spending a lot of money just to get everything I need.

This cookbook has consistently produced delicious results with very little effort. The ingredients are remarkably simple in some of the dishes and it just makes cooking out of this book a really fun experience. I love the Southern California theme too. I am from San Diego and these recipes really do capture the casual yet elegant style of America's Finest City.

I have set a goal for myself that I am going to try every recipe in this book. It may take a little time, but I am looking forward to trying everything--and as I said before, I've never wanted to do that with any other cookbook. My other cookbooks look really pretty on my shelf but don't get nearly as much use as this one, because this one is not intimidating and doesn't require a huge shopping list to prepare the food.

I highly recommend this book. I'm getting one for my mom for Christmas too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An AMAZING Junior League Cookbook, April 21, 2009

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A. Langenberg (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Sol Food Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego: Food photography by Frankie Frankeny (Hardcover)

This is a total MUST HAVE for your cookbooks at home. Very simple, yet sophisticated recipes that are sure to please. Recipes are organized based on the time of day--breakfast, brunch, lunch dinner, cocktails, midnight snack--along with complete menus. I really really love this book. But the best part is that its purchase supports the Junior League of San Diego's mission and 100% goes back to supporting its efforts in San Diego. You won't be let down with this one! [...]

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, October 28, 2005

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Island Girl "Diva" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Sol Food Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego: Food photography by Frankie Frankeny (Hardcover)

California Sol Food is my favorite cookbook with easy to follow recipes, beautiful photos, delicious results!!! I have a huge collection of cookbooks but I have found this book to be perfect for casual but elegant entertaining, San Diego style.