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Renowned and beloved author Maya Angelou returns to the kitchen—both hers and ours—with her second cookbook, filled with time-tested recipes and the intimate, autobiographical sketches of how they came to be. Inspired by Angelou’s own dramatic weight loss, the focus here is on good food, well-made and eaten in moderation. When preparing for a party, for example, Angelou says, “Remember, cooking large amounts of food does not mean that you are obligated to eat large portions.” When you create food that is full of flavor, you will find that you need less of it to feel satisfied, and you can use one dish to nourish yourself all day long.
And oh, what food you will create! Savor recipes for Mixed-Up Tamale Pie, All Day and Night Cornbread, Sweet Potatoes McMillan, Braised Lamb with White Beans, and Pytt I Panna (Swedish hash.) All the delicious dishes here can be eaten in small portions, and many times a day. More important, they can be converted into other mouth-watering incarnations. So Crown Roast of Pork becomes Pork Tacos and Pork Fried Rice, while Roasted Chicken becomes Chicken Tetrazzini and Chicken Curry. And throughout, Maya Angelou’s rich and wise voice carries the food from written word to body-and-soul-enriching experience.
Featuring gorgeous illustrations throughout and Angelou’s own tips and tricks on everything from portion control to timing a meal, Great Food, All Day Long is an essential reference for everyone who wants to eat better and smarter—and a delightful peek into the kitchen and the heart of a remarkable woman.
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- ISBN: 9780679604372
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- ISBN: 9780679604372
- File size: 11406 KB
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- English
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Reviews
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November 1, 2010
Angelou's second cookbook. Recipes with slices of memoir added. Sure to be savored.
Copyright 2010 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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October 1, 2010
Now in her 80s, writer Angelou, a food lover who has struggled with weight and health concerns, learned the value of portion control. In this cookbook, she recommends eating great food (no calorie counting) in small portions all day long. Her recipes come from childhood and from her travels and include reworked concoctions influenced and inspired by other cookbooks she loves. Angelou breaks the rules of what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with recipes for meals to eat any time of the day. The emphasis is on food so flavorful that whenever it is eaten, it is savored and so satisfying that small portions are enough. Among the recipes for creamy pork hash, chicken tetrazzini, Swedish hash, and oxtail stew are recollections from her life and commentary on acquired tastes and eating beyond physical fullness. In addition to the meat dishes are sections for vegetarians and recipes for soups and desserts. Gorgeous illustrations and extended commentary add to the appeal of this book.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.) -
November 15, 2010
In her second cookbook, poet Angelou (Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes) provides such visually appealing recipes as Crown Roast of Pork and Roasted Vegetables along with photos to give readers ideas on how to present these dishes. There are plenty of meals for the family, e.g., Pumpkin Soup, California Green Chili and Cheese Pie, and Pork Tacos. Desserts include Creme Caramel and Pears in Port Wine. Recipes are written for the advanced cook who already knows, for example, how to saute an onion in oil. Expect demand.
Copyright 2010 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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