Texas Judicial Cookbook [Spiral-bound]

Dennis R. Mott (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

In 1998, Texas's county courthouses were added to the list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. When word of this reached the capital, Governor George W. Bush set forth an initiative to restore the state's landmarks. Those courthouses serve as the backdrop for the Texas Judicial Cookbook. Stunning photographs of these architectural wonders are complimented with hometown recipes from residing judges and state and county officials.

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About the Author

Dennis R. Mott was inspired to create the Texas Judicial Cookbook while watching the restoration of the Newton County courthouse after a fire. Mott lives with his wife, Mary Lou, in East Texas (Kirbyville, TX, near Beaumont) and is widely known for his commitment to real food. His special interests include cooking and eating, traveling, and entertaining.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ovation Books (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979027527
• ISBN-13: 978-0979027529
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,289,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, June 22, 2007

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Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas Judicial Cookbook (Spiral-bound)

I absolutely love cookbooks and am always thrilled to be asked to review one, but this one went beyond excellence. The minute I laid eyes on this book I was impressed by the cover and the entire make-up of the book. The cover is bright, yet warm and inviting with a drawing appeal. The book is spiral and easy to open and lay out to follow the recipes inside and what a treat awaits you there.

Texas Judicial Cookbook has recipes, 59, from residing and former judges and other state and county officials. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures of the different judges and officials and seeing their favorite recipe. It was fun and interesting. However, this cookbook doesn't stop there.

Along with wonderful meal ideas you also learn about the restoration of many different courthouses across the state and see pictures of them both outside and inside. The photographs are beautifully done; put this all together and you have one top-notch cookbook that you do not want to pass by.

I highly recommend this cookbook for yourself or as a gift for someone you love. It truly has it all. I intend to sample many of the recipes that are inside and I am sure they will be a true treat for myself and my family. Very well done, exceptional work.
Shirley Johnson
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, June 16, 2008

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Reecia Thompson Stoglin "Re'" (Arlington, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas Judicial Cookbook (Spiral-bound)

Gave it as a gift to a culinary student--it inspired her to want to visit Texas. Recipes were easy to duplicate, taste good and the history was great!

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, simple recipes, March 27, 2011

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patric ia hill (baton rouge, la United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Texas Judicial Cookbook (Spiral-bound)

i was given this cookbook as a gift. i LOVE it. most of the recipes are easy and are recipes you can make for your family or a crowd. and...the photos are great. learned a little texas history!