Deering, Alison, & Bob Lentz. Sandwiches!

Deering, Alison, & Bob Lentz. Sandwiches!            Capstone Publishers  2017  144p.  $15.95   ISBN 978-1-62370-816-0          all ages   Nonfiction  VG      

This book includes “more than you ever wanted to know about making and eating America’s favorite food". It includes recipes, easy-to-follow directions, facts, trivia, and challenges, and allergy friendly substitutions along with local specialties.
    

After the informative text, the second-most important feature of this book is its visual appeal to readers.  The layout of the various pages is diverse and well-balanced between text and very descriptive, colorful illustrations. Cooking skill levels are grouped together so readers can successfully make a sandwich.  There are more than 50 recipes, five skill levels, and tons of tips and ideas.
The flow and balance of the text and visuals present a very stimulating book for both young and reluctant readers.

Warning! I do not recommend reading this book if you are considering a weight-reduction diet, even though it does provide dietary restrictions.  After gaining a few pounds, my favorite sandwich was the Chicken, Apple,and Brie combination.                              

Summary: This book includes “more than you ever wanted to know about making and eating America’s favorite food". It includes recipes, easy-to-follow directions, facts, trivia, and challenges, and allergy friendly substitutions along with local specialties.       

Cooking                                                                                 --Linda McNeil

Jorgensen, Katrina. Fearless Food: Allergy-Free Recipes for Kids.

Jorgensen, Katrina. Fearless Food: Allergy-Free Recipes for Kids. Capstone Publishers  2017     144p  $14.95  ISBN 978-1-62370-608-1  ms/hs  Nonfiction  E-BN           

Fearless Food is a beautifully illustrated and kid-friendly cookbook with allergy-free recipes. It includes healthy options for breakfast, snacks, sides, main dishes, and desserts. Also included are recipes for multiple allergies. 

The author has written a well-thought-out and researched book that answers the need for those who suffer from allergies. The book is also beautifully illustrated, with colorful photographs and dynamic two-page layouts for each recipe.

The entire experience of reading the book was so inspiring that I actually stopped and tried some recipes before finishing the book and writing this review.  

Summary: Fearless Food is a beautifully illustrated and kid-friendly cookbook with allergy-free recipes.         

Cooking, Special diets                                            --Linda McNeil

Locricchio, Matthew. The Cooking of China.

Locricchio, Matthew.  The Cooking of China.     Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark, 2011. 96p.  $24.95  ISBN 978-1-60870-550-4      ms/hs E-BNS      

     This new addition to the superb Superchef series informs readers of the different regions of China and how they influence the well-known foods, spices and flavors they are famous for. Author Matthew Locricchio and photographer Jack McConnell take readers on a brief tour of the Northern, Western-Central, Eastern and Southern Regions of China, including succinct history, famous landmarks, and tastes of the areas. Locricchio also provides information about different foods and spices of each region, brief cooking instructions and several traditional recipes from the different areas. 
     The book responsibly begins with an emphasis on safety and introduces cooking terms to prepare young readers for cooking, and then delivers the influences of the regions. The next chapter provides “The Basics”, which includes information and recipes needed in preparation of the subsequent chapters. These chapters consist of recipes divided into the categories “Soups and Appetizers,” “Vegetable Dishes,” “Main Dishes,” and “Deserts.” The book concludes with a directory of kitchen equipment and utensils, a description of essential ingredients used in Chinese cooking, a “Find Out More” list, metric conversion chart, and extensive index.
     Matthew Locricchio has impressively created an improved and updated edition of the previously well-known and responsible Cooking of China. In addition to the informative text, it has an attractive layout and includes lively illustrations and photographs. Text boxes with chef’s tips are scattered throughout the recipe chapters, adding to the visual appeal, as well as providing helpful information.
     This book is one of eight titles in the new, second edition Superchef series. Other titles include The Cooking of ... Italy, Thailand, Mexico, Greece, France, India, and Brazil.      

Subject: Cooking, Chinese    

Virginia McGarvey