The Summer Book (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Outside the kitchen door: We dug a rectangle in the middle of the lawn-12' x 24' (not too big!)..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A hand-lettered, hand-painted book of everything related to summer has a hundred summer recipes--including Blueberry Bread Pudding and Barbecued Bourbon Chicken--and features picnics, parties, gardening advice, herbal cooking, home remedies, and anecdotes. 100,000 first printing. Tour.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1st edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316106666
• ISBN-13: 978-0316106665
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #235,175 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it can be summer everyday!, May 30, 2000

By	D. Bolar "moe" (Prairie Village, KS United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My absolute favorite cookbook! I bought this a few years ago and my copy is dog-eared and splotched from so much use in the kitchen! Our favorite recipe is the roasted vegetables...so easy and healthy. And, when you get the winter blahs...just take out your copy of this book and your heart will be warmed and you'll look forward to summer with all of Susan Branch's illustrations; wonderful ideas for your home and life; and the recipes. It makes you want to take a trip to Martha's Vineyard. A must have...a great gift!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to lighten up your mood, July 14, 2000

By	Iris Flick (Vienna / Europe) - See all my reviews

When my daughter came back form her holiday in the USA 4 years ago, she brought this book for me as a present. It was in a "SURPRISE-PACKAGE" together with water-colored luminaries. Till now I haven't found such gorgeous things in Europe. I read this book every year at the beginning of summer and put myself into the mood. I feel, it comes from heart and goes to heart. It is so lovely, warming and caring. I wont miss it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Escape!, October 3, 2001

By	Madison (Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is my all-time favorite book by Susan Branch! The recipes, the ideas, the personal stories all bring it home. When the dog-days of summer hit I reach for my copy and escape ~ she has so many ideas that don't take a lot of pre-prep. Her recipes are great (try the potato salad or the pacific coast peelers). A great addition to anyones cooking library and a must for those soon-to-be-brides! I have even given this book as a hostess thank you. You won't be disappointed!