Good Cheap Food [Hardcover]

Miriam Ungerer (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 346 pages
• Publisher: Ecco Pr; Updated edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880014881
• ISBN-13: 978-0880014885
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Cheap Food, July 9, 2003

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Michel (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Cheap Food (Hardcover)

I first picked up this book in the '70's when I was living "off the land" in Colorado. It worked then as well as it does now; with time-tested, not be be had elsewhere, recipes. I still find myself caught up in her funny, entertaining writing style. And the recipe for Brunswick Stew is not to be left untested!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Cheap Food by Miriam Ungerer, September 29, 2000

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Paula H Murray (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Cheap Food (Hardcover)

Just for kicks I entered Miriam Ungerer on a search engine and was really surprised AND pleased that this book was reprinted. It has been my favorite cookbook. I own a 1973 Viking first edition and while I haven't worn it out, I use it a lot.

I cannot name a favorite recipe, they all are good, and even if they are nothing I can fix (Mussels Dumas appear interesting, but I am potentially terminally allergic clam-like shellfish) they are informative. She gives practical wasy to cook most anything if you know how to cook and just need a nudge on ingredients. And she gives good ways to cut corners and make good meals while saving money.

And it is just as useful today as it was when I was a young housewife just starting out.

Hats off to Miriam Ungerer for producing such a good work.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oldie But Goodie, April 9, 2003

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April A Biasiolli (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Cheap Food (Hardcover)

This book is just great. I have a very old edition that my aunt bought in Germany in the 70's. I don't think it was even available in the U.S. then. It not only has great recipes, the style is wonderfully intimate and fun to read.