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New Firefighter's Cookbook

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I purchased this book as a gift for a firefighter. As I paged through it, I found myself book marking almost every page of recipes. What a treasure trove of great recipes that are not time consuming, and very easy to make. The book is sprinkled throughout with wonderful anecdotes such as how a fellow firefighter tests for doneness of macaroni (I almost fell out of my chair when I read it), making "purple chickens" (you'll have to read it yourself to understand that one), to insights that are so true of each and every firefighter on page 214. The final recipe entitled "Recipe for a Firefighter In Memory of Capt. James F. McDonnell" shows every firefighters true spirit and offers us a view of exactly who these outstanding men and women are.

This cookbook is one of my favorites. It has good recipes, simple to follow directions, and great for large families. The variety of meals is wonderful and easily adapted for special diets. Firefighter's are known for their ability to cook, and this is some of the finest. I also like the stories included about the recipes themselves, some are very touching. I could go on and on about this cookbook!

John Sineno has put together an excellent book filled with recipes that are easy to follow and more importantly great tasting! His little side stories and captions give great insight as to where Mr. Sineno passion for cooking and firefighters comes from. Having used his cookbook and also having the pleasure to meet the author, it is easily understood why firefighters have come to know him as "Mama Sineno".

Easy to follow recipes, yet unusual and tasty. Firefighters really are the best cooks in the world!!!

The ultimate in step-by-step cookbooks we've had the pleasure of exploring/using. We are ordering another copy as a keepsake. This is a MUST for EVERYONE...GREAT/SIMPLE/QUICK RECIPES!!! HATS OFF TO JOHN SINENO. *the Raceday Gourmet* (Warren K. & family)

"I don't know how to cook" is no longer a valid excuse. This book offers easy and tasty recipes that anyone can make. I have personally served the Irish Stew (p.140), Enchilada Casserole (p.141) and Soda Bread (p. 211) to the guys in my firehouse and they absolutely loved each dish.

Coming from a long line of firefighters from back east (Connecticut) in my own family I was very conforted by this book and the messages that go with the awesome recipies!
Many comfort foods from my childhood...and gourmet' recipes to boot...!!
Having two firefighters in my family, Micah 24 Firefighter in Iraq and back home again, and Caleb age 21 locally and does wild land fire crew in the summer, who also like to cook...and cook for the crews and cook well.. They have received a copy for a gift. Thanks to John for the time and care he obviously has for the "GUYS"!!

Quick easy and tasty recipes------try the rice pudding ( Sineno's )--don't cut the recipe won't be the same--suitable for a big crowd.

Great, simple recipes from the men and women of the fire service. Get ready to start eating good!