Celebrate The Rain: Cooking With The Fresh And Abundant Flavors Of The Pacific Northwest [Hardcover]

Inc In Ass The Junior League of Seattle (Author), Cynthia Nims (Editor), Angie Norwood Browne (Photographer)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Junior League of Seattle; Reprint edition (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963608851
• ISBN-13: 978-0963608857
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome sequel - won't disappoint!, August 1, 2004

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ESedlin (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celebrate The Rain: Cooking With The Fresh And Abundant Flavors Of The Pacific Northwest (Hardcover)

Since this book just came out, I haven't had time to make but a few things from it. I eagerly awaited its release, wondering how it would compare to the JLS's other celebrated cookbook, Simply Classic. It is a pretty cookbook like the other, but rather than one artist/illustrator, it features paintings from numerous local area artists. The recipies are similar in style - enticing, not too many ingredients, not overdone, and "current" in terms of what you'd be interested in cooking or eating in a restaurant today. Based on what I've seen so far, this seems like its a winner just like Simply Classic (which if you don't have, I'd highly recommend). I'm dying to try the "Molten Chocolate Cake" in this book...its like those cakes in the restaurants that have the yummy runny chocolate centers.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Cookbook!, May 22, 2004

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This review is from: Celebrate The Rain: Cooking With The Fresh And Abundant Flavors Of The Pacific Northwest (Hardcover)

What a fabulous cookbook! It is absolutely beautiful. The photographs make me want to try every recipe. The book has a great mix of interesting recipes and the instructions are easy to follow. I have already tried six recipes and all have been delicious. Be sure to try the Sun-Dried Tomato Capered Chicken, Bing Cherry Chops, and Chocolate Lava Cakes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes and tips!, July 31, 2006

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S. Hanson (Stavanger, Norway) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celebrate The Rain: Cooking With The Fresh And Abundant Flavors Of The Pacific Northwest (Hardcover)

I love this cookbook! Originally from the PNW, I now live in Europe, and I was attracted to this cookbook because of the promise of flavors and artwork from "home". I haven't been disappointed.

The recipes are easy to follow, the ingredients lists are complete, and my dishes have turned out every time. Moreover, I'm especially impressed by the tips for cooking and suggestions for pairing of wines. I'm only a novice cook, and I have learned a lot about how to become a better cook in the year since I purchased this book.

Many recipes require a lot of time to prepare -- counting buying fresh ingredients and actual food preparation. Since I don't always have a lot of time after getting home from work, I usually use this cookbook to prepare a nice meal on the weekend.

Very appealing photographs which tempt me to make the dish accompany many recipes. Too bad every recipe doesn't have a photo.

All-in-all, I love this cookbook -- for the yummy food, the things I'm learning about cooking, and the reminder of home.