Description: "There are two kinds of people in this world: the ones who don't cook out of and have NEVER cooked out of THE I HATE TO COOK BOOK, and the other kind...The I HATE TO COOK people consist mainly of those who find other things more interesting and less fattening, and so they do it as seldom as possible. Today there is an Annual Culinary Olympics, with hundreds of cooks from many countries ardently competing. But we who hate to cook have had our own Olympics for years, seeing who can get out of the kitchen the fastest and stay out the longest." - Peg Bracken
Philosopher's Chowder. Skinny Meatloaf. Fat Man's Shrimp. Immediate Fudge Cake. These are just a few of the beloved recipes from Peg Bracken's classic
I HATE TO COOK BOOK. Written in a time when women were expected to have full, delicious meals on the table for their families every night, Peg Bracken offered women who didn't revel in this obligation an alternative: quick, simple meals that took minimal effort but would still satisfy.
50 years later, times have certainly changed - but the appeal of
THE I HATE TO COOK BOOK hasn't.
This book is for everyone, men and women alike, who wants to get from cooking hour to cocktail hour in as little time as possible.
Review: The I Hate to Cook Book is a book and cookbook all in one. For the most part I enjoy cooking but taking care of two children all day can have anyone dialing the pizza man. I found myself reading through the entire book rather than just checking out specific recipes. Most of the recipes are very easy and use ingredients you are likely to have at home. I'm in the midst of party planning for my kids Birthdays so the
Little Kids Parties chapter was my favorite. Not only did it have some great kid recipes but it also had some awesome tips. This was one of my top picks:
- Serve lemonade in clear plastic glasses with a drop of different-colored food coloring in each, this looks festive and little children can tell whose drink is whose.
This book was entertaining and provided me with some great recipes to try out in the near future. Many of the recipe titles include the word fast. For a busy mom who doesn't have much time to fix a yummy let along healthy dinner for my family this word is a lifesaver. You will also find a chapter with over 70 household hints. I know I am always looking for tips and tricks to make life a little easier. If you forget to bookmark the recipes you want to try along the way there is an index in the back of the book making it easy to find them.
You can keep up with Peg's daughter, Jo Bracken, by visiting her
blog and be sure and follow the I Hate to Cook Book
Facebook Page.
Buy it: You can purchase
The I Hate to Cook Book online
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