Cookbooks

With a background as a dedicated social worker, therapist, and seasoned wellness coach, Pia brings a profound understanding of the human experience to using herbs, spices, and essential oils to her culinary creations. Her journey to healing was not just a quest for physical well-being but also a deep exploration of the emotional and spiritual facets of health. As a social worker, Pia witnessed the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This experience fortified her resolve to overcome her own chronic illness, inspiring her to explore unconventional methods of healing. Through her work as a therapist, she cultivated the empathetic skills necessary to nurture the soul ...

Growing up in a family that didn’t cook, knew little of foods others cooked, the author of Adventures in Cooking decided to learn to cook. Determined from her youth to cook for her family once she got married, Debbie set out to know the right way to cook. Along the way, there were some disappointments, yet she never gave up on her dream to learn how to cook. How about you? Has your cooking changed your life yet for the better? Do people rave about even the simplest of meals you prepare? Are you relaxed and confident about cooking for a group? If you’re overcome with self-doubt, then Debbie’s journey from “can’t even boil water” to the accomplished cook she is today is the book for you ...

From yummy chocolate chip cookies to mouth-watering savory main dishes, here's the one cookbook you've been waiting for! Many of the recipes are family favorites from the 50's right up to today. Try an old-fashioned chocolate cake recipe from the mid-50's or maybe a calorie-counting stir-fry from just last year. You won't go wrong making any of these gems!

It was a delight to compile this book for my mother, Mary Carol Kerr. She shares the ideal that "Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." My father subscribed to Tom Wolfe's philosophy, "There is no spectacle on earth more appealing than that of a beautiful woman in the act of cooking dinner for someone she loves." Often, dad would wander into mom's kitchen to check how the meal was progressing. This was usually met with a "Shoo – it'll be ready soon!" Her shoo was often rebutted with kisses or cuddles, and "Mmmm… smells good." My mother, of course, knew this and often delayed mealtime in pursuit of kisses. Meals were always for sharing, ...

My mom, Marcella Mills Smith, or “Cella” could make something to eat even when the cupboard was bare. I loved being in the kitchen with her and as you can see here, she loved to cook. She was the one girl with four ornery brothers to Elaine and Glenn Mills in Lemmon, South Dakota in 1932. They moved to western Montana during the dust bowl settling in the Bitterroot Valley. Her mom owned and ran Elaine’s Café in Lolo, Montana so we are all inclined to love the kitchen, too. This book is a tribute to mom’s recipe box and in the process I am capturing her handwriting (and other’s) which blessed the recipe cards. It would have been a shame to just copy the recipe without capturing the card i ...

Through this collection of recipes, we are reminded of the hands that toiled in the field to bring in the harvest, the care that went into the preparation of our meal, and the shared memories each of us found as we gathered around the dinner table. We sincerely hope that you and your family will enjoy this unique collection of familiar flavors and fond memories!

Basic home recipes from family & friends, Not Perfection, Not Precise, But I bet you it taste just right.

Looking for a fun and unique way to take your party to the next level? The Book of Jell-O Shots has got you covered! With creative and delicious Jell-O shot recipes, this comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone looking to impress their guests with something new and exciting. From classic flavors like Margarita to more adventurous combinations like Cotton Candy and White Russian, this book has something to offer for every taste. Each recipe is carefully crafted with easy-to-follow instructions and a list of ingredients, making it simple to create your own perfect Jell-O shot creations. So why settle for boring drinks when you can elevate your party game with the Book of Jell-O Shots!

This cookbook is for the person who has no clue what they are doing in the kitchen, but loves to eat and has a restricted cooking space. Like many of us in dorm rooms after the cafe has closed, we are hungry! These are some easy-to-make recipes that will guide you through those struggle moments; and even impress your roommates (if you decide to share).

Mary McGraw Astbury Cookbook