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Harley and Davidson Family Recipes: Celebrating 100 Years of Home Cooking

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As a native Milwaukeean I am always keen for hometown news, and got a real kick out of all the national coverage awarded the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary festivities; some kind soul even sent me a copy of "Harley and Davidson Family Recipes." Sadly, I let this palatable little gem of a book sit on the shelf far too long before I gave it a serious look.

Inside "Harley and Davidson Family Recipes" I found -- well, just what the cover promises -- a trove of personal family photos and memories, plus dozens and dozens of genuine family recipes -- some twists on familiar dishes and some a bit more on the exotic side (like the watermelon salad with feta cheese -- sounds funny but tastes great!). My favorite, so far, is the roasted red bell pepper soup.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone with an interest in real family cooking, and for any Harley-Davidson devotee or motorcycle enthusiast, for its personal glimpse into the day-to-day life of its founding families. Like some of the recipies inside, food and motorcycles may sound like an unusual combination -- but trust me, it works!

I bought this for my husband, being a Harley fan, he loved all the old facts and actual pictures of the Harley and Davidson Families. It makes for a good history lesson. The recipes are pretty good too, but if your someone who needs pictures. There aren't any pictures of the recipes.

Excellent book. A little non-fiction, a little photo album, and lots of great recipes. What a nice tribute to their grandfathers and family!

A real cool book we have made almost all the stuff in the book it is fun to read and easy to make.

Carole (Schrager) Lange co-wrote this wonderful, H-D-family history-filled cookbook with her good friend Margo Manning. Carole was the granddaughter of H-D co-founder William S. Davidson; Margo the granddaughter of William S. Harley.

Carole was also my aunt. Sadly, she died a few months ago but her legacy for creating great cuisine and memorable times with family and friends will live on in many hearts as well as within the pages of this book.

If you love good food, the H-D tradition, and an interesting read, you will really appreciate this cookbook! Buy it for yourself or as a gift. Bon appetit!

I purchased this cookbook because I worked at a Harley Davidson dealersip for 3 yrs. This book is not only a wonderful cookbook, but also loaded with pictures, and history of the Harley-Davidson families. I also ordered a couple of the cookbooks for friends of mine who are avid Haryley Davidson riders. If you are a Harley-Davidson Fan... men or women, Get the book!!!!!
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Being from the Midwest originally I felt such a homey feeling reading this book. It is well laid out an filled with amazing SCRUMPTIOUS recipes. Additionally it is a trip through time with the Harley & Davidson families that any Harley Lady should have and know about. You will smile and feel good inside curling up looking at the recipes, pictures and historical info. Blessings & Ride Free!

The graphic design of this book is fantastic! The schematics of Harley parts, as well as photos of the Harleys and Davidsons make this book a must have for lovers of good design, good food and good stories. I'm happy to see the women of these families
honored. A must have for any cookbook collection!

This book gets you excited about cooking again! It has great recipies in several catagories such as "Kick Starters: Treats to grease your bearings and get your motors running" and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Mixology: Specialty drinks and beverages with a splash of history". All of it revolving around family was great and with summertime right around the corner, cookouts are too! The book even included the family trees of the Harley and the Davidson families. It was an inspiration to gather the family and make our own family history cookbook; that way we never forget where that awesome Banana Pudding came from or how to make grandma's famous Thanksgiving stuffing.

This book is much more than a cookbook! It evokes the feel of a walk down a tree-lined street of yesteryear. Filled with sepia toned images and intriguing narrative, it is a book to savor. It reads like a personal glimpse into the lives of the Harley and Davidson families and chronicles the lifelong friendship of William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson.

The book emphasizes the fact that Harley Davidson Motor Company was indeed a family affair, only twice as good with two families of friends. Images of family always include food and the Harley's and Davidson's are no different. Two granddaughters, one of Harley (Margo Manning) and one of Davidson (Carol Lange), compiled this collection.

With categories such as "Kick Starters," "On the Course and On the Trail," and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Mixology," the volume contains recipes for all types of food. Manning and her cousin John Harley traced Harley family ancestry to Littleport, England and farther back to Bavaria. Bavarian recipes handed down through the family dot the pages as well as a number of Carol and Margo's moms' recipes that reek of 50's cocktail parties and dinner parties.

With recipes such as Curried Artichoke Rice Salad, Comfort Casserole and After-the-Ride Punch, there is something here to please every palate. On a personal note, I had sworn off cookbooks as my collection had taken over my home. I had to break my rule and get this one as much for the feel and the story as for the fabulous food!