Fresh Tastes from the Garden State [Hardcover]

Carol Byrd-Bredbenner (Author)

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Review

A love letter to New Jersey's famed produce -- Rutgers Magazine

Carol Byrd-Bredbenner has put together a delightful and insightful book -- Newark Star Ledger

From the Back Cover

With this cookbook you will have the pleasure of preparing recipes that showcase the delicious bounty of fruit and vegetables that come from New Jersey's gardens, orchards, and farmstands. While it is the country's fifth-smallest state, the appropriately named Garden State produces tons of succulent produce every year. What a feast for the senses! The state is ablaze with colors-picture vivid green peppers and inky blueberries. Imagine the intense pleasure of biting into a juicy red tomato or a crisp, tangy apple. Think about the scent of strawberries or the sweet flavor of corn-on-the-cob. Recall the feel of plump, fuzzy peaches and smooth slick cranberries.

Fresh Tastes from the Garden State presents new ways for you to savor the flavors of New Jersey's top fruits and vegetables and capitalize on the health dividends they pay. Presented in an easy-to-use format, the book features dozens of color photographs. It is conveniently divided into chapters brimming with luscious recipes spotlighting New Jersey berries (strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries), peaches, apples, tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Many of the recipes are quick and easy enough to fit into anyone's hectic lifestyle and so delectable they'll become family favorites for everyday. Health-conscious cooks will be happy to know that fat is never used gratuitously and the calorie and nutrient content of each recipe is included. Carol Byrd-Bredbenner also includes information on the history, botany, and safe storage of fruits and vegetables. Every recipe has been kitchen tested and tasted by discerning diners to be certain that the fare is absolutely delicious. When you serve them, you'll hear forks clanking, lips smacking, and rave reviews. Enjoy!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (October 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813531292
• ISBN-13: 978-0813531298
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,222,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 9, 2007

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Jersey Librarian "MB" (Aberdeen, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fresh Tastes from the Garden State (Hardcover)

I heard the author speak at a luncheon, which made me really want to buy this book. I love that it uses Jersey grown products, and I've made many the recipes which range from a delicious peach ice cream to a spicy shrimp chowder with corn and potatoes. The author also includes information about each type of produce as well as ways to prepare it. I highly recommend this book.