I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield [Hardcover]

Jim Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2003

Over the years, Garfield the cat has struck a chord with readers who can identify with his laidback, shall-we-say-lazy approach to life. The famous feline--whose passion for food and sleep is matched only by his aversion to diet and exercise (he prefers lie-downs to sit-ups)--has become the poster cat for all kinds of people, none of whom would ever describe themselves as "Type A's."

To celebrate being the world's favorite feline, Garfield introduces I'm in the Mood for Food: In the Kitchen with Garfield.

Chock-full of tasty recipes, the cookbook also features spot art and food-related Garfield comics in color. I'm in the Mood for Food includes chapters on Family Food, Party Food, Pasta, Outdoor Cooking, Kids' Recipes, Snacks, and Desserts. Consider some of these mouth-watering morsels: Lazy Cat's Lasagna, Color Me Hungry Red Pepper Potato Frittata, Royal Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken and I'd Rather Be Happy Than Thin Chocolate-Chunk Cookies. All in all, I'm in the Mood for Food will appeal to cooks everywhere, especially those who love Garfield and, like him, believe that the best things in life are edible.

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About the Author

Garfield debuted on June 19, 1978, in just 41 U.S. newspapers. Today it is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world, with million of readers. Garfield, the lasagna-loving fat cat, lives in Muncie, Indiana, where he is kept well fed by his creator, cartoonist Jim Davis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740733869
• ISBN-13: 978-0740733864
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #525,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silly me, I thought I was buying this for our son!, June 18, 2003

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Amma (Louisa, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield (Hardcover)

Our son loves to cook. He also loves Garfield. He is living away from home during his college break, and, being an ever concerned mother, when I saw this book I thought what a great book to send to our son for his summer fun, and it could be a great survival book. I picked it up out of a sense of fun and mother's happiness, and, to my delight, I found a serious cook book lay deliciously hidden beneath the cover. Ahh, "Decadent Roasted Blue Chees Potatoes," "Magnifico Mushroom Risotto," "Beat Me. Whip Me. Make Me Eat Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes," ah yes, like the great Native American Tradition, this is a book for the Heyokas out there, and the jesters. It is cooking with heart, with fun, and what fellow or gal with a great sense of humor and a great palate wouldn't just love the greatness of this hidden treasure book of fun and food.

Of course, there is ever-practical advice, such as Garfied's Fine Dining Faux Pas (Lord only knows who your child might be dating, and they can kindly leave this page open so that the "would-be date" will not embarrass your child while dining in a fine establishment). Thus, the advice, and this is just one of many, that one should not gargle with your aperitif, could simply be one of many saving graces.

I highly recommend this book. I readily admit I have kept the copy I bought for our son, and ordered many more for the rest of our children so that after a hard day, they may laugh and cook and be oh so glad to have an outrageous mother who has taught them love, laughter, and fine dining make for a happier day.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-read and simple-to-follow instructions, June 17, 2003

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This review is from: I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield (Hardcover)

Featuring recipes by Barbara Albright enhanced with cartoon illustrations by Jim Davis, I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield is a unique and lively cookbook which is enthusiastically recommended as appropriate for family members of all ages! Featuring the beloved newspaper comic strip cat Garfield who adds his own touch of humor to such tasty recipes such as Lazy Cat's Lasagna, Fun's-a-Poppin' Popcorn Balls, and Loophole Carrot Cake, I'm In The Mood For Food is offers a delicious compilation of easy-to-read and simple-to-follow instructions, full-color illustrations, the occasional mirth-inducing comics. I'm In The Mood For Food is a very special cookbook that's all about fun and feasting!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite celebrity chef, June 26, 2011

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This review is from: I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield (Hardcover)

I adore Garfield. He makes me laugh out loud. Garfield adores food. He is foodie extraordinaire! This tubby tabby is an expert on lasagna, laughter, and mastering his hapless master. With lots of humor from Garfield and his creator Jim Davis, and dozens of wonderful recipes from Barbara Albright, this cookbook is good enough to eat!