Hollyhocks & Radishes: Mrs. Chard's Almanac Cookbook

Hollyhocks & Radishes is a delightful journal that originated with Judith Chard's Summer roadside vegetable stand in the Upper Pennisula of Michingan. Not only were fresh-grown vegetables available, but also the delicious recipes that could be created with them. Soon customers became friends corresponding with their own recipes and anecdotes. The book is illustrated with handwritten letters and drawings along with Mrs. Chard's wisdom and advice about the season's, birds, flowers, and, of course, her recipes. It's a great book to read on a cold winter's day when you're longing for Summer. Out of our collection of probably 100 cookbooks, this is our favorite. It's always my gift for a Bride-to-Be.

The minute I started reading this cookbook it instantly became my favorite! It is full of the best recipies...practical ones that use the freshest ingredients. It is set up so that you can create favorites for each season using what is most readily available. Along with the recipies is a delightful story that is so heartfelt it brought tears to my ears many times. I intend to buy many more copies as gifts.

Every recipe that I have made from this book is delicious and has received rave reviews from my family. The recipes are easy to follow and use common ingredients, but are quite unique and creative. The format of the book is delightful with its emphasis on family, friends, and fresh ingredients from the garden.

This is my FAVORITE cookbook - the recipes are delicious, and the narratives add so much. Good for cooking with in the kitchen, or easy-chair reading! And it also makes a wonderful gift.

This cookbook is wonderfully written and a pleasure to just read. But the best part are the terrific recipes, a wide variety of delicious and simple dishes. I've given it as shower and birthday gifts many times!!