davinamcgill's review
4.0
There is no doubt that when you pick up this book, you know EXACTLY what the cookbook is about. Citrus. Oranges, Limes, Lemons, etc. Don't crack open this book expecting a plethora of recipes featuring strawberries and pineapples, it's just not going to happen. Citrus is the star of this culinary show and the authors want you to know that.
I received this book right before moving so I was super excited to get it just in time before trekking down to The Sunshine State. Florida is well-known for its citrus including (but not limited to) Navel and Valencia Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Key Limes. If you know me, you know I LOVE lemons, so with 'Citrus' in hand, and a plethora of options to choose from, I knew this was going to be a home run and a mainstay on my kitchen counter.
Overall, Aikman-Smith and Pearson (the authors) know what they are talking about when it comes to citrus. To me, a person who knows very little about citrus other than: lemons are yellow and limes are green (and go great with Mexican food), this cookbook is helpful in learning more about the fruits. The pictures in this cookbook are absolutely stunning, it just so happened that the two recipes that I was interested in cooking didn't come with a picture. Another note of detail that I appreciate in this cookbook, is that it is divided by the fruit rather than by dish type. That way if I have an abundance of lemons on hand (which, I ALWAYS do) then I can simply flip to the lemon section and figure out a dish. Now, would I have picked this cookbook up on my own, probably not, but I am glad that I own it and I'm excited to try other recipes in it.
I received this book right before moving so I was super excited to get it just in time before trekking down to The Sunshine State. Florida is well-known for its citrus including (but not limited to) Navel and Valencia Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Key Limes. If you know me, you know I LOVE lemons, so with 'Citrus' in hand, and a plethora of options to choose from, I knew this was going to be a home run and a mainstay on my kitchen counter.
Overall, Aikman-Smith and Pearson (the authors) know what they are talking about when it comes to citrus. To me, a person who knows very little about citrus other than: lemons are yellow and limes are green (and go great with Mexican food), this cookbook is helpful in learning more about the fruits. The pictures in this cookbook are absolutely stunning, it just so happened that the two recipes that I was interested in cooking didn't come with a picture. Another note of detail that I appreciate in this cookbook, is that it is divided by the fruit rather than by dish type. That way if I have an abundance of lemons on hand (which, I ALWAYS do) then I can simply flip to the lemon section and figure out a dish. Now, would I have picked this cookbook up on my own, probably not, but I am glad that I own it and I'm excited to try other recipes in it.
dray's review
4.0
A wonderful cookbook with a great focus, well executed. It's way to short or they need to do another extension. The recipes that are presented are scrummy and delightful.
knel15's review
4.0
The photography is stunning. The pictures are crisp, bright, and fresh, everything you want a book about citrus to be. The recipes look great and I like how the book is divided into different sections based on the different types of citrus. There are recipes for all of the different parts of the fruit as well, from the flesh to the skin, to the leaves. I especially love the idea of using the rinds with white vinegar to make a better smelling, natural cleaner.
The real crux of a cookbook is the recipes. Citrus: Sweet and Savory Sun-Kissed Recipes also does a great job in this aspect. While I have yet to try any of the recipes, I did make note of several- The Myer Lemon & Thyme Hearth Bread (which I plan on begging my sister, who is a baker, to make for me), the Tangerine Sticky Ribs, the Cara Cara & Blood Orange Salad with Ricotta Salata, and the Valencia Orange Bread & Butter Pudding all look amazing.
There are some recipes that call for ingredients that are not as easily accessible here on the east coast as they are on the west coast, which is a bit disappointing. It would be nice if there was a bit more information on where to source these or what to use as an alternative.
Overall, I am really excited about this cookbook. It gets big points with me for the photography alone.
Thanks NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
The real crux of a cookbook is the recipes. Citrus: Sweet and Savory Sun-Kissed Recipes also does a great job in this aspect. While I have yet to try any of the recipes, I did make note of several- The Myer Lemon & Thyme Hearth Bread (which I plan on begging my sister, who is a baker, to make for me), the Tangerine Sticky Ribs, the Cara Cara & Blood Orange Salad with Ricotta Salata, and the Valencia Orange Bread & Butter Pudding all look amazing.
There are some recipes that call for ingredients that are not as easily accessible here on the east coast as they are on the west coast, which is a bit disappointing. It would be nice if there was a bit more information on where to source these or what to use as an alternative.
Overall, I am really excited about this cookbook. It gets big points with me for the photography alone.
Thanks NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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