California Heritage Cookbook

The copy of the book I purchased was a present for one of my children. I have used the California Heritage Cookbook for 20 years. Every recipe I have made was good--to the extent that I do not hesitate to serve what appears to be a truly strange combination of ingredients to company. My favorite cookbook (and I collect cookbooks).

I RECEIVED THE CALIFORNIA HERITAGE COOK BOOK AS A SHOWER GIFT IN 1974. I HAVE USED IT CONSISTANTLY FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER FOUND A BAD RECIPE. MY DAUGHTER IS LIVING IN AN APARTMENT WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE AND ASKED IF SHE COULD HAVE HER FAVORITE COOKBOOK TO TAKE TO SCHOOL ... CALIFORNIA HERITAGE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COOKBOOK TO ABSOLUTELY ANYONE WHO ENJOYS EATING OR COOKING. I AM NOW SEARCHING FOR TWO ADDITIONAL COPIES.

I received the California Heritage cookbook in 1979 as a wedding gift. Inside the book was the following note from our freinds "if it is true the way to a man's heart is through his stomach then this cookbook will assure a lasting marriage." My husband and I have been married for 21 years and our still very happy. The recipes in this cookbook are relatively easy to make, but give the appearance that hours were spent making the meal. Everyone who has ever experienced a meal I've made from this cookbook always ask for the recipes. Over the years I have given this cookbook as a wedding gift also.

I use this book whenever I entertain or am asked to bring an item to a gathering. Nothing is overly complicated; and every recipe I've tried is exceptional. Some favorites: Chicken Breasts in Ginger Cream; Spinach-wrapped chicken with oriental dip; Guacamole (best recipe I've found), Pork tenderloin in mustard sauce. don't buy this if you've got a weak heart - bring on the heavy cream!

I was first given this cookbook as a gift 15 years ago and it has delighted many a guest whenever I have prepared one of its recipes. It is not a book for those who have only basic culinary skills or those looking for a tabloid 15 minute recipe or "light" recipe, but it is for those who enjoy creating culinary delights which your guests while enjoy and rave about.