The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine: Perfect Recipes for Spicing Up Your Love Life [Paperback]

Shakara Bridgers (Author), Jeniece Isley (Author), Joan A Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 26, 2008

In Life, Get ' Em Girls Always Go After What They Want...

You know a Get 'Em Girl when you see one. She's got it together: great job, nice friends, and plenty of style. But when it comes to love, not all Get 'Em Girls have it figured out.

While some may think it's a cliché, maybe the way to a lover's heart is still through his stomach. But who has time to be chained to a stove? Just like having an extra job skill can help you get hired, someone willing to invest a little time and energy into a relationship definitely stands out in a crowded dating field.

The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine features over 120 easy and delicious recipes that reflect the authors' southern-girl-in-the-big-city upbringings and will complement every stage of a growing relationship:

• "Grown 'n' Sexy" desserts meant for sharing
• The first "Morning After" Breakfast
• The "Bring Him Back" Chicken Soup when he's sick
• "Meet the Parents" Carrot Cake and much more!

Whether planning an intimate dinner for two or a down-home feast reminiscent of Mama's Sunday dinner, The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine is filled with helpful tips, from stocking the pantry, to selecting wine, and even dating advice!

Cooking for a lover can be more meaningful (and cheaper) than dining out. But this is about more than just the food: it's about women investing in themselves and in their relationships. For all the women who aren't afraid to go after what they want, The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine is a must-have in their kitchens!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"The sure-fire recipe to impressing the man you've been eyeing. And trust me -- you'll be the one enjoying dessert." -- Vibe Vixen --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Shakara Bridgers is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently residing in Harlem, NY, she organizes Get 'Em Girl Inc.'s signature culinary and lifestyle event, Get 'Em Girls' Bite Out.

Jeneniece Isleyey is a self-taught home chef living in New York City. When she's not developing recipes for future Get 'Em Girl cookbooks, she manages Get 'Em Girl Inc.'s business, online, and catering operations.

Joan A. Davis, a South Carolina native, now resides in New York City, where she is actively involved in community organizations and mentoring programs. She is the "go-to person" on getemgirls.com for her restaurant reviews and dining recommendations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone; Original edition (August 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416587764
• ISBN-13: 978-1416587767
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You go girls!, October 6, 2009

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I saw the authors on one of the morning shows and ordered and I'm glad I did. The recipes are all doable. Sometimes you get a book and its just too much to do (I'm a lazy but good cook) or you're just not interested in anything they're offering because its way too fancy for my taste. Not so with this book. Love the salmon. I'm glad to see they have another one out about cooking for get togethers. These women know what they're doing.

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4.0 out of 5 stars More than a cookbook..., January 7, 2009

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This review is from: The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine: Perfect Recipes for Spicing Up Your Love Life (Paperback)

You can recognize the Get'em Girl when you see her:

* She stands out from the crowd always being dressed to impress

* She has a power position in a great company

* She loves her circle of sista friends

However, it is one problem - the Get'em Girl could use some help in the kitchen. Since she spends so much time working her magic being tied down to the kitchen is not her thing. But in order to up her points on the dating scoreboard she has to put in some work on learning how to put together a meal that will wow him.

This is more than a cookbook, it is a truly a guide to success in the kitchen that will upgrade your love life. With over 120 simple but scrumptious recipes, you will be able to maneuver around the kitchen like a goddess. This cookbook reads more like a comedy novel as the humorous chapter titles (It's Not His Mama's...But It Comes Close; Grown `n' Sexy; and The Morning After) add flavor and pizzazz. The recipes are cleverly arranged according to potential date nights: simple dinner for two, appetizers for that Super Bowl party or quick dessert to add to those long love-making nights. There are ideas for keeping your pantry stocked, how to pick the right wine, why cook for a man, what gadgets you may want to invest in and what to do once you have him hooked. If you are a sister wanting a quick 411 on dishes to win a man's heart, this is exactly what you need.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Got Him!, January 6, 2012

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This is one of the best cook books I've ever tried. My thirty-something niece turned me on to this book. Since purchasing it, I have tried quite a few of the recipes. I've gotten compliments on the Mac & Cheese, the Green Beans and the Collard Green recipes. And don't forget the "Get Em Girls" seasoning. I use it for more than the recipes from the book. It's worth the cost. Purchased more of them and gave as Christmas gifts. Would not only recommend to "Women of Color" but to everyone from expert cooks to novices.