A Pinch Of This, A Dash Of That [Plastic Comb]

Gooseberry Patch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1998

Grandma's recipes were never written down...she always said they were just a pinch of this and a dash of that! For this charming cookbook Gooseberry Patch tucked in some of the best recipes from days gone by like Yankee fried chicken, whipped sweet potatoes, feather bed rolls and daisy brown sugar cookies. Gooseberry Patch also filled the pages with lighthearted quotes full of good old-fashioned advice. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")

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About the Author

Back in 1984, Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin, next-door neighbors raising their families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio, started Gooseberry Patch. They were two moms with small children looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with the kids too. They shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends. After many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born.
They put together the first catalog & cookbooks at their kitchen tables and packed boxes from the basement, enlisting the help of loved ones wherever they could. From that little family, Gooseberry Patch has grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as Vicki and Jo Ann. Hard to believe it's been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days.
Today, Gooseberry Patch is best known for homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks. They love hand-picking the recipes and are tickled to share their inspiration, ideas and more with you. One thing's for sure, they couldn't have done it without their friends all across the country. Whether you've been along for the ride from the beginning or are just discovering Gooseberry Patch, welcome to the family!

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: Gooseberry Patch (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888052333
• ISBN-13: 978-1888052336
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gooseberry Patch was founded in 1984 by Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin, two moms looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with kids too. 25 years later, they're best known for their collection of family-friendly, community-style cookbooks. Each book is created with today's time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind and filled with recipes shared by cooks all across the country. Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.

With more than 200 titles and nearly 9 million copies in print, plus an ever-growing collection of eBooks, Gooseberry Patch has grown from a kitchen-table operation to a nationally recognized best-selling publisher. Check out their books below and visit their website (www.gooseberrypatch.com.com) to get thousands of free recipes and lots more free goodies.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, August 2, 2002

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apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Pinch Of This, A Dash Of That (Plastic Comb)

Every recipe is easy to make, turns out great, and doesn't require exotic ingredients. I have made many recipes in this book and they are all excellent. In fact, this is a book I refer to often when planning my monthly menu.

I particularly like the ideas and little comments that accompany many of the recipes. They are uplifting and gentle, yet they don't distract from the recipes. Even the little drawings are nice. This is a nice book to read, if you are like me and enjoy reading recipe books.

If I had to have only ONE Gooseberry patch cookbook, this would be the one. It is that good.

Enjoy.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back so many memories!, November 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Pinch Of This, A Dash Of That (Plastic Comb)

This cookbook has become my very favorite...my Grandma never wrote down any of her recipes for me, but this book includes recipes sent in from people around the country, who got their recipes from their mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and even farther back! It brings so many memories of growing up and coming in from building snowmen with wet toes to a delicious, hot meal. Now I try to create that same feeling for my children, and this book is my main resource! A must-have!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite cookbooks, March 5, 2011

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OlderMom (Pacific, MO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Pinch Of This, A Dash Of That (Plastic Comb)

These are my favorite cookbooks. I was so excited to find retired Gooseberry Patch cookbooks on Amazon. I love the recipes and decorating ideas in each book. The price cannot be beat. I will definitely be buying more Gooseberry Patch cookbooks on Amazon. The shipping price was very reasonable and I received it very fast.