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The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook
Beth Hensperger
Harvard Common Press, 2000
Excellent book
This book made my life with my bread machine simple and successful. I don't think the instructions that come with bread machines are nearly as extensive as what you need to be really successful with the equipment.
This book makes it all simple and successful. I love ...
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The Birth Partner, Third Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor ...
Penny Simkin
Harvard Common Press, 2007
Very good book.
Very good and very informative book. This book goes into all the possible problems that can arise during childbirth and explains how the birth partner can help the mother as well as themselves. I think it definitely will prepare a first-time husband for what to expect ...
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Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two: For the Small Slow Cooker
Beth Hensperger
Harvard Common Press, 2006
Not your Everyday Cookbook
This book has some great recipies and works well for individuals like me - one that is not an expert at cooking. My wife was a gourmet cook and often used a crock-pot to prepare wonderful meals. Her passing left a void in my life, including the need to learn how to ...
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One-Dish Vegetarian Meals
Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press, 2007
fabulous veggie cookbook
I purchased this cookbook partly anticipating new and exciting recipes, partly anticipating it would join the other 40 cookbooks in my cupboard (covered in dust). What a fabulous surprise! So far, I haven't made anything I didn't like. The recipes are not too labor ...
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Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know
Robert W. Sears, James M. Sears
Harvard Common Press, 2006
Hubby loved it
My husband was a little leery of sitting through reading the "typical" baby books together. But, he really liked the approach these authors took - they pride themselves on trying to be funny, but the information is very valuable. We like the "hands-on" approach they ...
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The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook : 250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risottos, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, ...
Beth Hensperger, Julie Kaufmann
Harvard Common Press, 2003
rice cooker cookbook
I purchased this book for my college son but like it so much that I want to buy one for myself. It has a lot of variety and healthy recipes that can easily be made in the rice cooker.
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The Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised Edition
Kathleen Huggins
Harvard Common Press, 2005
The only guide that you need and will grow with your baby's needs
I am a first time mother and the only woman in my circle of family and friends to ever considering breastfeeding. While expecting I read this book cover-to-cover. I knew what problems to expect and was able the head them off at the pass. I can happily report that ...
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Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue
Cheryl Alters Jamison, Bill Jamison
Harvard Common Press, 2003
Best of the Best
Best book on smoking that I have ever seen. At first the title sounded odd but after reading it (not just the recipes) I understood where they were coming from. Always refreshing to find an excellent cookbook that doesn't waste money and space on pictures. Smoke and ...
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Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
Beth Hensperger, Julie Kaufmann
Harvard Common Press, 2005
Not Your Standard Slow Cooker Cookbook At All!!!
Can't compare this book with all the others in the same category. Very unusual and interesting recipes. Not your canned creamed soup recipes either!!! Can't wait to try it!!!
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Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When ...
Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press, 2004
veggie slow cookery
When visiting my son and family in Massachusetts, I was really impressed with the delicious meals she produced from her slow cooker. She's a very creative person, and I wondered whether her special touch had made the meals taste so special. Taking a chance, I ordered ...
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Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally, Revised Edition
Janet Balaskas
Harvard Common Press, 1992
Very Informative and A Must Read For Pregnancy
I read this when I was first expecting. This is an easy book to read and understand. It gave detailed information as to what to expect during labor and how to prepare myself emotionally and physically. Throughout my pregancy I constantly referred back to this book. ...
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Perfect Party Food: All the Recipes and Tips You'll Ever Need for Stress-Free Entertaining from the Diva of ...
Diane Phillips
Harvard Common Press, 2005
It has made parties so much easier!!!!
I have only made one thing in here I did not like; The Cubano sandwich, it was dry and hard to eat. Otherwise everything has been great. Mama D's margaritas have made it so I am not stuck at the blender during parties. The Tortalini Skewers were great, as was the ...
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The Pressure Cooker Gourmet: 225 Recipes for Great-Tasting, Long-Simmered Flavors in Just Minutes
Victoria Wise
Harvard Common Press, 2005
You can't please everyone...but I'm happy with this book
I read some other reviews that complained about this, that or another thing regarding this book. The old saying "You can't please everyone" is true, and this book is no exception. There are lots of good recipes, suited to a variety of palates. If you disagree with a ...
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Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World
Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press, 2003
New to Vegan/Vegetarian??
Ok first of all- I am a vegetarian/ aspiring vegan that doesn't have the time to write reviews.
But for anyone who is willing and open minded enough to go vegan- this book is one you will reference for years to come. I am the kind of cook who opens three cookbooks ...
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The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at ...
Susan L. Madden M.S., William Sears MD, ...
Harvard Common Press, 2000
How to Keep Your Sanity During an Especially Tough Situation
Our son was born at 26 weeks (3 months early) and was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until one day past his due date. We were given this book after he'd been there one month. Let me tell you what a life-saver it was! We had been given a "crash course" in ...
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