Have you heard about this book,
The Preppy Cookbook? I was sent a copy of the book to review. It is a playful, tongue-in-cheek cookbook about the preppy palate and lifestyle by award-winning chef and a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Christine Nunn. Her love of manners, madras, and campy cuisine inspired her to write
The Preppy Cookbook. Filled with 125 perfectly tested recipes you will find everything from the best lobster rolls to drinks for Sunday brunch. If you are hosting a cocktail party this will be your go to guide. There is even a cocktail made with Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies!
Recipes include essentials for a bridal shower, hors d’oeuvres for holiday parties, the perfect lobster bake, and more.
The Preppy Cookbook provides a variety of recipes for all (preppy) occasions. The photographs and illustrations are charming too (see below).
The back cover includes "Preppy Rules to Live By." My favorites are: Lobsters can and should be cracked with your hands and no bloodies after 3 P.M. I laughed out loud several times while reading this book. Just the right amount of humor!
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| Here are the categories: The Formative Years, Summer and the Living is Easy, The Sporting Life, The Grand Tour, Brunch as a Verb, The Cocktail Party, Luncheons and Showers, and Home for the Holidays. |
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| The author in madras |
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| How cute is that illustration at the bottom? |
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| I can't wait to try this mac and cheese. I would eat mac and cheese every day if I could! |
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| A delicious dessert for a warm summer night |
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| With summer quickly approaching it's time for picnics at the park or beach. Bring along the perfect sandwich! |
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| The nautical details on this page are my favorite. Time to get grilling! |
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| An essential |
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| Recipes in this chapter include: what to make for breakfast at Wimbledon, Kentucky Derby inspired drinks, and snacks for the football tailgate |
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| Brunch as a verb. I am on board with that! |
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| Pink and green and monograms oh my! |
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| It is never too early to start planning your menu for the holidays! |
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| What to stock in your preppy kitchen and pantry |
I think this book would make a wonderful hostess or housewarming gift. Share it with your friends in the Junior League too!
Please note: I was sent a copy of the book to review. All opinions are my own.
I haven't hear of that cookbook but it sounds wonderful and you are right it would make a great hostess gift! I will have to check this one out!
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Definitely a great hostess or housewarming gift!
DeleteI was gifted a copy of the Preppy Cookbook for my birthday this year!
ReplyDeleteFun right? I love the commentary on each recipe
DeleteThis is so cute. I may have to look into this!
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Even if you don't cook much it's still a fun coffee table/kitchen book!
DeleteSo fun! Let me know if you try any recipes. I know you're picky like me so if you like it, I'll try it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I'd seen it online before, but was never interested until you showed some of the interior shots. I'll definitely be picking up a copy!
ReplyDeleteI think the photographs and illustrations are the best part! Very funny
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