Ellen C. (marathonmom) reviewed on 2/18/2010 + 25 more book reviews

I'm busily working my way through my second copy of The Frugal Gourmet - thanks PBS for helping me replace my worn-out volume, though I will miss having the book flip open to the stained and disheveled recipes that I've made many times. Jeff Smith may have been discredited in later years for his own personal behavior, but the man can cook (and write about it too). There are stories and anecdotes associated with nearly every recipe, along with admonitions about things one simply must try - dried jellyfish anyone? I'm an adventurous cook and eater, so I've made an effort to find even the most esoteric ingredients that he so eloquently describes. His Asian recipes are spot-on - can't find better ones even in dedicated Asian cookbooks. Try the Bean Curd with Hot Meat Sauce - heaven on a plate!

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