Celebrate the Rain

I love this cookbook! Originally from the PNW, I now live in Europe, and I was attracted to this cookbook because of the promise of flavors and artwork from "home". I haven't been disappointed. The recipes are easy to follow, the ingredients lists are complete, and my dishes have turned out every time. Moreover, I'm especially impressed by the tips for cooking and suggestions for pairing of wines. I'm only a novice cook, and I have learned a lot about how to become a better cook in the year since I purchased this book. Many recipes require a lot of time to prepare -- counting buying fresh ingredients and actual food preparation. Since I don't always have a lot of time after getting home from work, I usually use this cookbook to prepare a nice meal on the weekend. Very appealing photographs which tempt me to make the dish accompany many recipes. Too bad every recipe doesn't have a photo. All-in-all, I love this cookbook -- for the yummy food, the things I'm learning about cooking, and the reminder of home.

I LOVE this cookbook. I have made over a dozen recipies from it and all of them have been exceptional. The chicken recipies are creative, delicious and crowd pleasers. I have made several recipies over and over again. I have a kitchen full of cookbooks and this is the one I grab first.

I purchased this cookbook after seeing it at a friend's house in the Seattle area. As a somewhat-novice cook, I found numerous recipes that I could handle. I've attempted at least a half-dozen dishes in this book and have been very pleased with the results every time. This book offers some great ideas for meals you can make for entertaining -- and offers some great flavor from a different part of the country from where I live. It's a great book that I keep coming back to.

We got it for Christmas this year. It is without a doubt the best new addition to our cookbook library in years. Recipes are not too complicated & delicious. We have friends that are also enjoying it. Just try the Zesty Chicken soup on page 65 - you will be hooked!

What a fabulous cookbook! It is absolutely beautiful. The photographs make me want to try every recipe. The book has a great mix of interesting recipes and the instructions are easy to follow. I have already tried six recipes and all have been delicious. Be sure to try the Sun-Dried Tomato Capered Chicken, Bing Cherry Chops, and Chocolate Lava Cakes.