Gifts from the Southwest Kitchen
by Judy Walker and Kim MacEachern
Published by Northland Publishing
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
I love a good cookbook. Now, I don't like to cook, but if I have recipes that are fun, fast and easy, it can make something I consider drudgery almost fun. Gifts from the Southwest Kitchen meets my needs and wants. And since I live in the Southwest for a large part of the year, it's a cookbook I will save and use often.
'Nothin says lovin' like gifts made from your own kitchen. There are times I would like to give a hostess gift, surprise a friend or even impress guests. It's easy to buy something, but it's more personal when you give of yourself; your time and talents. With the list of supplies, materials, and containers, the 'thinking' is done for me.
Gifts from the Southwest Kitchen includes delicious soups, condiments and seasonings to spice things up, mouth-watering sides and salads, breads that say 'comfort food,' jams and preserves that will have you licking your fingers, snacks to 'scratch that itch' for something lip-smacking good, and desserts to 'die for.' Just pack up the ingredients, include the recipe, arrange it in an attractive basket or jar and you've given a gift from the heart.
If you want to make some of the delectable dishes for yourself, I recommend: The Potato and Green Chile Soup. Or perhaps you'd like a little zing. Try the Pickled Garlic. It's yummy! The Buttermilk Currant Scones are scrumptious. My favorite dessert is the Lemon Pecan Pound Cake (I don't want to share). The Prickly Pear Jelly and the Lemon Marmalade are winners. My best friend, Connie would love the Soothing Citrus Bath Tea.
Armchair Interviews says: Make the recipes for yourself or give a wonderful and special gift that says, I care. And you don't have to be creative in packaging your gift, because the authors give such great tips in how to do it up right.
Author's Web site: http://www.northlandpub.com