Freshman in the Kitchen: From Clueless Cook to Creative Chef [Spiral-bound]

Max Sussman (Author), Eli Sussman (Author)

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Huron River Press; Spi edition (August 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932399186
• ISBN-13: 978-1932399189
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,791 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 What's not to like?, September 23, 2008

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Sharon Zimmerman (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freshman in the Kitchen: From Clueless Cook to Creative Chef (Spiral-bound)

The best compliment once could receive with this cookbook, ostensibly written for novice cooks, was one I received the other day, after encouraging an elderly friend to buy the book. She bought it for her granddaughter, but decided to try it out first. The comments/compliments focused on the easiness of the recipes, the great food produced, and the attractive and easy to use format. My friend had to buy another copy for herself because she wanted a copy too! I agree on all counts - the book flows easily, the text is amusing and easy to follow, the food is delicious, and Max and Eli really like food and try to impart that to the reader. I have tried three recipes already, and even for a seasoned cook, the recipes are spot-on. This cookbook ios not your typical "novice cook" book, but one that appeals to any age, any background and level of cook, and some of the food stories are very funny. Highly recommended!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cookbook for Anyone Who Wants Fast, Easy, & Tasty!, September 3, 2008

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C. Hershman (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freshman in the Kitchen: From Clueless Cook to Creative Chef (Spiral-bound)

This is a wonderful cookbook for anyone who hasn't got a lot of experience in the kitchen, but who wants to cook tasty food in a short time. It assumes that the reader is a complete novice, and includes a plethora of information about basic supplies, shopping lists and resources on websites. It's full of humor and good tips that would interest even sophisticated cooks.
The page layout is very simple & attractive. The spiral binding allows it to lie flat on the counter, which is a great advantage. Beautiful photos make the food eye appealing and suggest how to present the food.
All in all, this is a wonderful gift for a new bride or young person who is about to venture into cooking for the first time, and it's fun to read!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great cookbook for young adults, September 29, 2008

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Garden Guy "bread maker" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freshman in the Kitchen: From Clueless Cook to Creative Chef (Spiral-bound)

This is simply a great cookbook for young adults and should be on everyone's gift list for high school or college graduations, birthdays, Christmas, Chanukah, moving into a new apartment, weddings, and just 'cause. It is well-written with witty and helpful short pieces on things a beginning cook should know. The recipes are presented in a clear fashion, with all ingredients highlighted in bold face; all recipes are on a single page which means that the cook doesn't have to turn back and forth between ingredients and what to do with them. The book is visually appealing with beautiful color photos of many of the completed dishes. Lots of good veggie recipes, too. By the time you get to the end of the cookbook, there are more sophisticated but still easy-to-make recipes.