This cookbook is a really diverse and eclectic collection of recipes. Many are inspired by a hodgepodge of different cultures and are a mix of the author’s favorite and most cherished recipes from her family and friends. The pages have a nice thick feel and there are many pictures throughout but not all recipes include pictures. The book is broken down into 7 different sections. The Introduction is a great collection of tools and pantry staples that you will need to use throughout the book. The chapters or sections are broken into, Breads & Breakfasts, Lunches, Soups, Starters & Snacks, Suppers, Vegetables & Sides, Sweet Treats & Sips and Staples. The sections are very helpful when looking for something to make for that occasion. The recipes are very different and unlike many you’ll find in other cookbooks. Some do use ingredients that might be hard to find or out of the ordinary. Some of my favorites to try would be the Blueberry Poppy Seed Snacking Cake, Bee-Stung Fried Chicken, Chocolate Olive Oil Zucchini Bread and Trail Mix Snack Bars. I like how each recipes has a fun family story or a description of the tastes you are likely to encounter once the recipe is made. Overall, I would recommend this book to a cook with a fair amount of experience and someone who isn’t afraid to try new things, as there are a lot of new things to try in this book. It’s beautifully written and the author poured her heart into each and every recipe. A great book to add to your collection.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Blogging for Books. To order your copy, go here: Seven Spoons by Tara O'Brady
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