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The Little Black Apron: A Single Girl's Guide to Cooking with Style and Grace

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I had heard the buzz about this book so I figured I'd buy it...hey, I thought, the cover is definitely appealing and if I follow just one of its recipes than that would be worth the $$. Well, I opened the first page and couldn't stop reading the witty descriptions of kitchen necessities and was amazed at how much I related to these authors. The recipes are simple (with many of them you only need a few ingredients)and they're pretty quick. I, the takout queen, made a roasted chicken last night! I have to say, I amazed myself and am looking forward to testing out the other recipes. Definitely purchase this book... you won't be disappointed!

What a relief to find a cook book catered to girls like me - those who don't venture further than boiling water for pasta or scrambling eggs! The authors of this book have created a smart, informative, and funny guide for the young modern woman ready to confront her fears of the kitchen. Buy your copy now - you will LOVE it!

I learned alot from this book. There was way more information on nutrition that I expected, and it inspired me to start eating much healthier. It's helpful to read about the cold, hard numbers of the nutritional facts. The recipes are super easy, too! I have made four or five of them already, and they are very easy to make, easy to alter, and easy to improvise with. This book has many very helpful tips. I highly recommend it for any girl living on her own.

I bought this book because it is just incredibly cute and as a single professional woman I could always use single serving recipes. The book is fun to read and really informative, but even better is the quality of the recipes! I have made the bread pudding, pork loin with figs, fennel and apple salad and the scallops with leeks. All were fantastic, and I really was so satisfied. The recipes were simple to follow and did not require too many ingredients. I think what was most impressive was that the cooking times suggested were perfect! My pork and scallops could not have been cooked better. I love this book because I am in the process of learning to really be a good cook, and I love being able to experiment with smaller recipes! So many of the recipes in this book would really impress significant others, friends and family! You will not be disappointed!

I am usually very uncomfortable in the kitchen but someone gave me this book and I decided to cook my boyfriend a gourmet meal. The recipe for the tuna steaks was so straight forward and when I didn't know what mince was (yes, I admit it) there the definition was in the front of the book. Thank Goodness!!! The meal turned out great - I was very impressed with myself as was my date. Every girl needs this book...

So, I'm a bit over 20 something, a mother and wife, but I found this book fantastic! Humorous and educational, this book contains anecdotal information that I will make sure to pass along to my teen age daughter who's so not interested in a domestic career that I'm afraid pop-tarts and easy mac may be her aspiration to cooking!

The recipes are not only easy, but tasty and the descriptions precise. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's intimidated by the kitchen but really wants to start somewhere.

It was reassuring to learn that I'm not the only 30 year old female who is regularly overwhelmed by the sight of her convection oven. The most useful bit was the 4-1-1 on essential utensils, pantry staples, nutritional tips and basic cooking techniques.

What a great cookbook! I can't believe how easy the recipes are, not to mention the fact that they're delicious! I'm not much of a chef, but this book covers all the basics, and suddenly, hosting a dinner party no longer seems like such a daunting task. It's really fun to read, too...enjoy!

This was a great investment! I have bought a number of cookbooks in the past hoping they would bring out the desire and skills to create something edible in the kitchen. Unfortunately, most of them are collecting dust or have been donated/thrown out. So far I have made 5 of the recipes from this book, and am loving it! The recipes are simple, tasty, and inspire confidence in those who are kitchen-inexperienced. The recipes called for some ingredients I did not have already, but many of them used the same things, so leftover ingredients were put to good use. I also enjoyed that the book goes into some basic nutritional education information, and each recipe details what nutritional advantage you will receive. A fun gift for someone in their first apartment, or a great investment for yourself!!!

THE perfect gift for a friend or a treat for yourself! Even experienced cooks will be impressed by how much you can learn from the creative yet practical recipes and helpful nutrition information. Better yet, this book's witty style will keep you laughing along the way!