not only is the Military Wives Cookbook flavored with all the binding ingredients of a classic cookbook, it offers us all an opportunity to reflect on the courage and strength as told by those battle scarred families left at home.
This book would make a great gift for your friends or family serving in the military. I can't wait to use mine to help me plan my next party!
The care that was taken to present this book in a manner that will make for more than a cookbook, but a book, well deserving of space in my bookcase... One certainly doesn't have to be from a Military family to appreciate the sentiments that are contained within the three hundred plus pages of this book.
The book is an interesting look at the women who have supported, and continue to support, those who serve our country.
[I]nterspersed in between all the delicious recipes are stories about how dishes were prepared, quotes from famous military wives, and tidbits from every battle America has fought. I have to say, it's an interesting read even beyond the recipes.
The Military Wives Cookbook would be of special interest to families with military connections, though it would also make a fine volume for someone interested in entertaining and learning how to create menus.
The Military Wives Cookbook by Carolyn Quick Tillery is so retro cool. It has some awesome recipes in it, that could feed an army... Or at least take along to an army picnic!
I give the cookbook 5 Stars! I highly recommend that you check it out.
I always welcome a new recipe book to get my culinary juices flowing. This one especially because a) I'm a military wife, b) I love all the tid-bits about those women that came before me, and c) I feel especially proud when I make these wives' recipes that have seen some of history's most important moments.
It's a really very charming cookbook to read. There is every variety of recipes in this book from traditional baking recipes to international fair.
The vignettes of military history and stories from wives, pictures tastefully strewn throughout and the wonderful collection of simple but time-honored recipes, cook up a true crowd pleaser.
This treasure of American historical lore and modern vignettes is the brainchild of an accomplished Military wife herself , Carolyn Quick Tillery.
This cookbook combines two of my very favorite things - cookbooks (new recipes) and history.
Fascinating and sometimes tear-jerking, The Military Wives Cookbook weaves together scenes, foods, and stories that offer a glimpse into more than 200 years' worth of history of the American military wife.
It's an amazing collection of of very personal stories, letters, and photos of the lives of military wives... over 200 years worth. Moving would be an understatement.
Ms. Tillery went above and beyond with this project; this book was a labor of love. She presents photographs, letters, and personal accounts throughout the book and introduces us to some fascinating and resilient women.
What I loved about it was that along with the recipes... it is full of old pictures of Soldiers and their families, along with stories and letters of military past; a quick little snapshot into what life was like prior to our time.
I have to say, this has been one of the most fun books that I've been sent to review... This cookbook is FULL of history and the accompanying recipes.
I predict The Military Wives' Cookbook by Carolyn Quick Tillery will soon become one of my favorite cookbooks. I have loved looking through pages and pages of traditional recipes - recipes your own mom would make.
If you know someone that likes to cook and likes a little history with it, this book is for them. And it is adorable. (Good job to the person who designed it! The pink with the blue stripes, and the star! Good touch)
The Military Wives' Cookbook: 200 Years of Traditions, Recipes, and Remembrances is a perfect gift for any military spouse - any time of the year. The stories behind the recipes make this a true keepsake as well.
Whether you are a military wife or not this is still a great recipe book to own.
Take a moment today to thank a military family for their sacrifices for our freedoms; and be sure to go to the Sourcebooks website to get a copy of The
Military Wives' Cookbook - you'll enjoy it as much as I did!
Much of the character of the book comes in the form of little stories above the recipes.
With over 300 pages of recipes and inspirational stories, my opinion is that The Military Wives' Cookbook is an excellent resource for dinner and more!
This cookbook shows the courage, sacrifice and commitment of the Military Wives - past and present!
What surprised me the most about this book is the recipes... recipes that made me drool while reading them.
To call this just a cookbook is a terrible understatement. There are so many amazing stories of military wives from times past and their stories of sacrifice and commitment... This is a great book that I'd recommend for anyone who has married into the military!
