Beatrice A. Ojakangas

This cookbook, first published by Rodale Press in 2013, is now being offered in an edition from the University of Minnesota Press. All comments refer to this 2020 edition. Cookbook author Beatrice Ojakangas truly proves there is a soup (and bread) for every season in this collection of recipes. Arranged by season, the offerings run the gamut of chilled fruit soups to hearty stews. Each soup is paired with a bread. The breads run from hearty loaves to popovers to muffins to crackers. Everyone can find soups and breads in this volume to satisfy their hunger. The volume contains an index of recipes and an index by ingredients. If the volume had offered at least some illustrations, I would have given it a perfect star rating. The absence, however, weakens a cookbook in this day and age. I received an advance review copy from the publisher through Edelweiss for review purposes. The opinions are my own. I plan to purchase my own copy of this book as it seems a great way to eat lighter flavorful meals.… (mehr)

Ah, bread and soup, one of my favorite things on a cold day!

This cookbook has many tasty photographs and ideas. The recipes are clearly explained and offer a wide variety. Everything from French Onion Soup to Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (sounds and looks exotic).

However, I think this would be best for intermediate to expert level in the kitchen. Some recipes call for 10 ingredients. Sadly, not a lot of people (my age anyhow) know what to do with yeast.

But definitely collectable or a good gift for the foodie chef in your life!… (mehr)