Morning Food: Breakfasts, Brunches and More for Savoring the Best Part of the Day [Paperback]

Margaret S. Fox (Author), John B. Bear (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 1, 2006

For more than 20 years, Margaret Fox served up some of California's tastiest breakfasts and brunches at her landmark restaurant Caf?© Beaujolais on the Mendocino coast. The original MORNING FOOD shared Fox's legendary dishes and became a comfort food classic. Fully revised with the addition of 30 new recipes, evocative photographs, and a fresh look, the new edition of MORNING FOOD has all the cozy appeal and culinary authority of the original in a charming new package.Reviews

"It's a book worth getting up for."-San Francisco Chronicle"With homey graphics and photographs and authors named Fox and Bear, the book has a cozy feeling that matches its subject."-Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun "Whether you'¬?re a Caf?© Beaujolais neophyte or a longtime groupie, Morning Food is a treasure."-Kansas City Star". . . for those who love breakfast (any time of day)."-Omaha World-Herald"An unpretentious take on wonderful, homey food."-Sacramento Bee"Caf?© Beaujolais founder finds a delicious new calling."-Los Angeles Times"Morning Food belies its contents. . . these are foods that diners would find satisfying and nurturing at any time of day. . . the Buttermilk Cinnamon Coffee Cake is incredible."-Contra Costa Times

"Fox'¬?s conversational tone makes you want to pick up the phone to call and chat it up with her as you whip up your mouth-watering first meal of the day. ...The recipes are consistently delicious and impressive. If you enjoy good morning food, you'¬?ll enjoy this book any time of day."-Cookbook Digest

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

* A beloved breakfast and brunch cookbook, revised and revamped with new recipes and 16 beautiful new full color photos. * Includes 150 recipes (30 of which are new), exemplifying the simple philosophy: "Morning food is anything tasty you crave in the morning, including the occasional ice cream sundae."

About the Author

JOHN BEAR, Ph.D., lives in El Cerrito, California, where he is a distance-education consultant, serves as an expert witness for the FBI, and appears on national media such as NPR.
MARGARET FOX is a former chef and restaurant owner, and the author of several books, including CAFÉ BEAUJOLAIS and EVENING FOOD. She is currently the culinary director of the renowned Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580087825
• ISBN-13: 978-1580087827
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Meals > Breakfast

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Margaret Fox is back with a great new cook book October 28, 2006

By Edythe I. Goodwin

Format:Paperback

I am so pleased with Margaret Fox's new edition of her Morning Food book. I have used that book over many years and it is the source of my favorite dessert, Buttermilk Cinnamon Coffee Cake, a guaranteed hit with company. This is included in the new edition as well a wealth of new recipes. The book is delightful, with Margaret's comments on each page. The book is full of colors which enhance the enticing recipes. I can't wait to start cooking.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This Cookbook of the Year Makes Holiday Gift Giving Easy & Breakfast Delicious October 18, 2006

By M. Domb

Format:Paperback

I love this book! I found the recipes fantastic, easy to use, inspirational and requiring a variety of widely available ingredients in combinations that result in incredible and delicious dishes. I was motivated to use the recipes, and felt completely competent doing so! I am eternally grateful that Fox's definition of morning food includes black bean chili, blintzes, quesadillas and coffee cake! I'm not a morning person, but I love Morning Food. Fox's directions are easy to follow and her comments very funny. What a find! It will be a staple of my holiday gift giving.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best recipe books I own! June 5, 2007

By Scarlett K. Lyons

Format:Paperback

This book is wonderful! My husband and I love breakfast, and just when I was starting to get bored with fixing the regulars (bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc.) I found this book. Every recipe I've made so far has tasted wonderful! I love the little stories that go with each recipe, knowing the background of what you're cooking makes it more interesting and is fun to tell your guests while you're serving them. I just impressed my friends with the homemade Cinnamon Rolls and the Stinson Beach Blueberry Muffins. I highly recommend this book, whether you're planning on entertaining or just enjoy cooking for yourself!