The Bottom Line
Below is a review of the 50th Anniversary Edition of The American Classic The Hate to Cook Book by Peg Bracken with the forward written by Jo Bracken, Peg's daughter.
Pros
- It's a Fun Book to Read.
- It brings back fond memories of meals at home growing-up.
- You'll find some great recipe gems.
- Includes some timeless helpful hints.
Cons
- I wish Peg had added more dessert recipes.
Description
- Sample Chapters in The I Hate to Cook Book -
- Forward by Jo Bracken - A must read to learn more about Jo and her mother Peg. Be sure to have some tissues handy.
- 30 Day-by-Day Entrees or The Rock Pile
- The Leftover or Every Family Needs a Dog
- Vegetables, Salads, Salad Dressings or This Side of Beriberi
Spuds and Other Starches or Ballast is a Girl's Best Friend - Potluck Suppers or How to Bring The Water for the Lemonade
Company's Coming or Your Back's to the Wall - Luncheon for the Girls or Wait Till You Taste Maybelle's Peanut Butter Aspec
(Not a real recipe) - Canapes and Heartburn Specials or Who Started This Business?
Desserts or People Are Too Fat Anyway - Little Kid's Parties or They Only Came for the Balloons
Last-Minute Suppers or This is the Story of Your Life - Household Hints or What to Do When Your Churn Paddle Sticks
Good Cooksmanship or How to Talk a Good Fight
Guide Review - A Review - The I Hate to Cook Book
This is my kind of cookbook. It brings back so many memories of growing-up and some of the food we ate. It was a time before fast food restaurants, and dinner had to be made every single night. Peg Bracken came up with some very interesting dishes that didn't take forever to put together or cook. Yet, they were tasty, too.
Although, there aren't many desserts in this cookbook, there are some good ones. Some of them are very simple. My favorite quick dessert recipe involves soaking strawberries in brandy. Before serving them, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Of course, there are recipes more involved that than one. Still, you have to admit, I bet you can't wait to try that one, too.
Although, there aren't many desserts in this cookbook, there are some good ones. Some of them are very simple. My favorite quick dessert recipe involves soaking strawberries in brandy. Before serving them, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Of course, there are recipes more involved that than one. Still, you have to admit, I bet you can't wait to try that one, too.
