Morning Food: Breakfasts, Brunches, And More for ... (ISBN 1580087825)

Get ready to see breakfast in a new light:
You may think you know what's inside this book simply because it's about "breakfast food," but trust me, you don't. While "Morning Food," by Margaret Fox, does indeed contain many scrumptious recipes for traditional breakfast favorites - waffles, pancakes, muffins - each dish has been crafted into something especially unique and inviting. Hence you find yourself with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for "Mocha Walnut Wonder Muffins," "Pumpkin & Ginger Pancakes" and "Cindy's Cherry Chocolate-Chip Scones," all delightful twists on old time faves. However, more than this, "Morning Food" suggests dishes that one may not usually associate with early, or even mid, morning meals. I certainly wouldn't have thought to serve "bun bun noodles with spicy peanut sauce" for the first meal of the day, but after taking a chance and following Fox's suggestion I now have a new take on the whole business of morning eating. "Morning Food" is a beautifully presented, well-bound book with a generous number of photographs and helpful kitchen tips. Fox introduces you to the finer aspects of bread baking and discusses the history of schnapps (brandy distilled from fermented fruits) in approachable, friendly language. Her relaxed, comfortable style teaches you not to worry about mistakes and how to develop a repertoire of favorite dishes. Did those first few crepes not come out as hoped? No problem, freeze them then use the crepes later, cut into strips, as a garnish for soup. In every respect, Fox makes you feel like she's an old friend who has invited you into her kitchen, where she happily shares her hard-won kitchen wisdom. Chapters include: Cereals & Fruit; Muffins, Cookies & Biscuits; Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes; Sandwiches & Soups; Side Dishes & Salads; Spreads, Sauces & Dressings; Entrees; Desserts; and Drinks. My favorite sections include the chapter about Bread & Scones and the Coffee Cakes chapter. Here I found delightful recipes for cinnamon-rolls, cinnamon-raisin bread, poppy seed yeast bread, yogurt coffee cake and chocolate-filled coffee cake. While these recipes may sound familiar, my husband is still raving about them, as are our friends. The yogurt coffee cake was a particular favorite, with people marveling at the subtle flavor and perfect texture - moist, yet firm, with a little give, like the best muffin you've ever had except in cake form. I recommend this book without reservation: if you are breakfast lover, if you enjoy great food, add this one to your collection. * Note: For the curious, three recipes from this book can be seen on my site. :)

One of the best recipe books I own!:
This book is wonderful! My husband and I love breakfast, and just when I was starting to get bored with fixing the regulars (bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc.) I found this book. Every recipe I've made so far has tasted wonderful! I love the little stories that go with each recipe, knowing the background of what you're cooking makes it more interesting and is fun to tell your guests while you're serving them. I just impressed my friends with the homemade Cinnamon Rolls and the Stinson Beach Blueberry Muffins. I highly recommend this book, whether you're planning on entertaining or just enjoy cooking for yourself!

Some good recipes:
I like a lot of the recipes in this book, but at least half I will probably never make, but all seem to be easy enough for the everyday time restricted cook. A few nice photos add a personal touch the the cookbook.

Okay, but nothing special:
This book was okay, but nothing outstanding or special. Same old recipes, no knew twists or things to cook up. On my list of rating from 1 to 5 Stars, with 5 the tops, I give this one about a 2 Star. Thanks.

A very delicious treat!:
Having purchased before two other books by Margaret Fox (and considering them great books, by the way), I was not disapointed by this one, rather pleasantly surprised! The previous books were good, and I made almost all the recipes in both Cafe Beaujolais and Evening Food Cafe Beaujolais, but this one... oh this one! mmmm! almost ALL recipes are great! delicious, deceptively simple and astonishing! you can tell Margaret has Cooked, and done it well! Almost every recipe has an introduction, so the book reads like a chat with a friend who is sharing a favourite recipe. If you want morning food, treat yourself to this book!