Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland

"Savoring The Seasons of The Northern Heartland" is a pleasure to "read". It's not "just a cookbook". It has stories about the recipes, pictures, sketches and great tips. Cookbooks should be enjoyed, not just used for recipes!

WOW! Thank you to who ever these fun gal's are. This was like finding a time capsule filled with all of the wonderful recipes my gamma told me but I didn't write down. Even a ludite like me can whip up an amazing meal for my whole family!! The pictures are great and capture exactly how my gamma described it, plus, and of course most importantly, the recipes work to capture the heartland and taste great too!! -Ann Johnson

I have purchased this book for not only myself, but for family members and friends as well. I would describe the work as Alice Waters meets the Midwest. The results are a book you could practically devour! The book emphasizes freshness and local produce as the key to producing outstanding food.I am also part of the diaspora of Midwesterners on the West Coast, and this book helped reconnect me with those roots. The historical anecdotes about food ways of the past sparked a spirited discussion with my grandparents about their favorite "old-fashioned" foods and our family food traditions. The recipes are clear and concise with great results. I have tried the Sugar cookies, corn pudding, Radish and Cucumber salad, Roasted Vegetable Strudel (YUM!)and the Chicken Sautee with Seasonal Variations (Summer). Thanks Lucia!

I came across this cookbook while browsing the bookshelf of my local public library. Being from Wisconsin, I enjoyed reading the recipes and the stories between! It was a wonderful book, so much so, that I was willing to pay a "late fee" in returning it! We tried several recipes, and loved them! It immediately went to the top of my "Books to buy" list! I am very disappointed to find that it is out of print. Until it is available again, I will be borrowing it from the library frequently!

As part of the Minnesotan diaspora, I love this book for the way it connects me to my homeland. By any measure, it's an excellent cookbook. It includes delicious old-fashioned recipes that reflect the immigrant mix of the upper midwest, as well as charming old pictures, stories, and oral history from local residents. If you've ever wondered how to make real lutefisk, real julekage, real lefse, or just a fabulous chicken pot pie, this is the book for you. And if you're ever in Minneapolis, don't miss dinner at Lucia's restaurant in Uptown.