Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

This is the next best cookbook from the Junior League of Seattle. I have their first one, "Simply Classic" and it was a great cookbook. I waited for them to come out with another one and WOW! If you loved Simply Classic you will not be disappointed. This cookbook has excellent recipes that are gourmet in taste but are easy to prepare with everyday common ingredients. I hope their next cookbook they don't wait so long to publish!

I LOVE this cookbook. I have made over a dozen recipies from it and all of them have been exceptional. The chicken recipies are creative, delicious and crowd pleasers. I have made several recipies over and over again. I have a kitchen full of cookbooks and this is the one I grab first.

I purchased this cookbook after seeing it at a friend's house in the Seattle area. As a somewhat-novice cook, I found numerous recipes that I could handle. I've attempted at least a half-dozen dishes in this book and have been very pleased with the results every time. This book offers some great ideas for meals you can make for entertaining -- and offers some great flavor from a different part of the country from where I live. It's a great book that I keep coming back to.

I've had this book as well as "Simply Classic" for 5 years now and they are my go-to books when I need a nice meal for guests. You know your meal is a success when your guests won't leave without a copy of the recipe. My family's favorites are Pork Tenderloin with Maple Glaze on pg. 185 and Gourmet Mac'n'Cheese on pg. 122. and there are so many more we love. The ingredient list can seem lengthy and specify a lot of fresh ingredients, but that's what makes the recipes so great. The recipes are not really complicated at all...give it a try.

I have enjoyed the meals I have made from this book. Lots of good Salmon ideas and the grilled mushroom salsa over Chicken is fab! The receipes are clear and easy to follow. Most of the ingredients are easy to find which makes trying new ones so easy. The only small negative is more photos of the finished foods could be added--there is a fair amount but I always think the more the better in a cookbook.

This is one of my favorite regional cookbooks. The recipes are not difficult, and they utilize those ingredients and flavors that so represent this part of the US.

I happen to live in this part of the US -- a transplant originally from the midwest -- and I've grown to love the bold flavors and often rustic yet sophisticated dishes that you find up here. This book is full of them. Take, for example, the Hazelnut Chicken Breasts with Cranberry Cherry Sauce. The sauce is tart/sweet, and would also work well with pork. Balsamic Roasted Walla Walla Onions make a wonderful side dish, with the slightly sweet onions contrasting with the slightly sour balsamic vinegar. For dessert: Nectarine and Berry Cobbler. Now THERE'S a meal! :-)

There's a good index, and some very nice art work, not to mention a good smattering of photos of some of the dishes. This is a Junior League cookbook, so you know the recipes are tried and true. I haven't been disappointed in any of them so far, and i've tried a dozen or so.

If you're looking for a cookbook that takes advantage of many of the unique flavors and ingredients of the Pacific Northwest, this is your book. Well worth it.

This is the book I turn to when having guests over for dinner. It creates an impressive meal every time I use it. I also love the pictures so I know what I am making. Some of my favorites, Mixed Greens with Nectarines and Honey Poppy Seed Dressing, Minted Melon Salad and the Goat Cheese and Asparagus Strata.