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On a Stick!: 80 Party-Perfect Recipes [Paperback]

Matt Armendariz (Author)
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Publication Date: May 3, 2011
Why do the world’s most delicious foods taste even better served on a stick? Author and photographer Matt Armendariz answers the question with dozens of delightful recipes for party food, street-cart food, junk food, and more. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to humble everyday fare, it’s all here:

     •  deep-fried mac 'n' cheese
     •  s'mores
     •  antipasti
     •  bacon-wrapped shrimp
     •  fudge puppies
     •  fish and chips

...and more!

Plus tricks for using sticks and skewers like cocktail picks, sugarcane, and fresh rosemary, ideas for entertaining, and quick and easy recipes for delicious homemade marinades, dips, and sauces. See for yourself why everything tastes better On a Stick!

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“Creative, comprehensive, and crammed with full-color photos, On a Stick!, by Matt Armendariz, is, frankly, the most awesome cookbook concept we’ve come across in a while (and maybe ever).” —Grandparents.com

“Food blogger and professional photographer Armendiaz’s impressive collection of stick-mounted recipes is enough to keep county fair vendors in business for at least another decade.”—Publishers Weekly

“...a wildly inventive take on finger food.”—Bay Area News Group

“On a Stick! is filled with surprising and exotic nibbles—kind of a mash-up of Asian street food and state fair fare.”—Katherine Miller, The Oregonian

From the Author

Matt Armendariz is a man with a passion for good food and a wonderful life with a dash of irreverence, as evidenced by his entertaining food blog, mattbites.com. His work has been recognized by numerous shows and publications, including The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, House Beautiful, Epicurious, Serious Eats, and Everyday Food, and he's even baked cookies with Martha Stewart. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 184 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books (May 3, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594744890
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594744891
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 0.6 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Matt Armendariz
Hi! My name is Matt Armendariz and I'm a man obsessed with food, drink and everything in between! I began blogging at the end of 2005 to share my experiences in the food business and all the behind-the-scenes moments. I never knew what began as a labor of love would lead me to so many amazing culinary experiences and I'm delighted to share them with you! Irreverent, goofy, but always delicious!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fun for everyone! May 3, 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is perfect for parents trying to get picky kids to try new things. I have four boys who all have very different food quirks. This book is a great way to get them involved in trying new things. What kid doesn't want to eat something on a stick? It's fun, tasty, and they can stand right next to you and make their own.

On top of that, this book is ideal for cocktail parties. The ways you can present these recipes are very versatile and will have everyone commenting on how great of an idea it was to put everything on a stick. It brings us all back to being a kid and enjoying our favorite fair foods, comfort foods, etc. People love eating with their hands and this is the perfect way to allow that.

I've moved this book to the font of my collection. This is now my go to book for appetizers, fun meals and kid friendly recipes.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
On A Stick! May 3, 2011
By Gaby
Format:Paperback
On A Stick! is the perfect book for entertaining. As a personal chef I am always trying to find fun ways to present good food - and this book not only provides me with tons of options but GREAT recipes that I know will become staples for my clients. My personal favorite recipes are the Smore's on a stick, Fried Ravioli and ALL of the meat skewers. I couldn't be happier with this book :)
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19 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By K. Gill
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I will say up front that I know Matt personally, and he is a friend of mine. I review cookbooks on his website. In a way that might make me biased, however, I believe it makes me qualified to comment on this book because I see hundreds of cookbooks a year, pulling out only the best for review.

I never thought I'd be a food on a stick person, but this book has convinced me of exactly how versatile, easy, and valuable food on a stick is for entertaining. Matt has taken some classic food on a stick (corn dogs, a favorite of mine!!), and has made new recipes- bacon wrapped shrimp, mojito melons, fried mac n cheese, to name a few.

What I like about this book:

- It contains the perfect mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, suggestions on how to adapt some of the meat recipes.
- There is a wide range of recipes, all of which are simple, ingredients are easy to find, sophisticated, and many of them unique (you won't find them elsewhere)
- Each recipe has a photograph, so you know what you're preparing
- The recipes work.

I used to swear by my Martha Stewart Hors D'oeuvres Handbook, which is still a formidable book but which often requires quite a few steps and loads of prep. On A Stick! has taken over the number one go to book for me for its simplicity, range of recipes, and layout.

This is a great book for someone who entertains a lot for children and adults alike, or even someone who has one important party to throw and wants to make a great impression. Many of the recipes can be prepared in stages ahead, so suited to catering.

I've ordered several copies for friends who I know will wear the pages thin, especially going into the summer outdoor dining season!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Super fun themed cookbook!
My first review of 2012!

On A Stick! 80 Party-Perfect Recipes by Matt Armendariz is a themed cookbook built around the idea of foods on a stick. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shala Kerrigan
On A Stick On My Shelf
Normally I'm wary of single subject cookbooks, but On a Stick! is a wonderful and whimsical read. Both he expected and unexpected grace the pages - pancake and breakfast sausage on... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Garrett M. Mccord
food on a stick for dummies
I bought this book as an impulse item, and have had such unexpected fun with it. The concepts are original and perfect for entertaining. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andrea G.
Just what I was looking for
I bought this book because I was faced with a dilemma: what to feed a hungry husband who comes home late from work and can't sleep on a heavy meal. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bugster2
on a stick
Lovely photography, book is divided in 2 parts, salty dishes on sticks and sweet dishes on stick. Recipes are quite simple and easy to understand, some ingredients are hard to find... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Katja
Fun on a stick!
Everyone knows that if you put anything on a stick it's just so much more fun to eat! On a Stick! is filled with eighty fun finger-food ideas. In On a Stick! Read more
Published 10 months ago by CuteEverythingcom
Nothing new
if you are a cookbook collector of sorts - nothing was new here...
If this will be one of your 'few' books... then it could be worthwile.
Published 10 months ago by Ms. Mary B. Pirrone V
Great Recipes
I really like this cook book. It has a lot great ideas both easy and more complex. I am excited to try them all out.
Published 11 months ago by Megan Bowen
Something new
Right when I saw this book at my local Books-a-million, I was instantly interested. I collect cookbooks, and In all my hundreds of cookbooks, I do not have a book as interesting... Read more
Published 11 months ago by K
Fun on a Stick!
When I found out about this book, I knew I had to have it. The title alone got me intrigued. I thought the idea of a book where every single recipe is on a stick was the coolest... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Nisrine
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