This one was very to the point that's actually nice, I liked since is Amish recipes and all, almost everything is natural that's good for mw since I have lots of issue with my health and need to eat better and healthier.

The recipes where easy and simple so it doesn't need lots of preparation and it's easy to make quickly at home.

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook is a well written and beautifully photographed seasonal cookbook by Wanda E. Brunstetter. Due out 1st May 2022 from Barbour Books, it's 224 pages and will be available in spiral bound paperback format.

Over the last decade, with transportation and delivery costs on the rise, there's been a sensible trend toward sourcing local foods and other supplies and eating more seasonally. Additionally, locally sourced food is likely more nutritionally sound and with the possibility of varieties of fruit and vegetables which don't transport well but are delicious and outside the usual selection at the big-box stores.

All of the cookbooks by the author conjure images of Amish country, farmer's markets, locally grown produce and healthy ingredients. This one is an ode to eating seasonally. Recipes are grouped by season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, with a bonus chapter which includes year-round recipes.

Recipes are credited with their contributors and whomever does the curating has done a good job selecting appealing ones. Recipe ingredients are basic and will be familiar and readily available to anyone. The book also includes kitchen tips and tricks for convenience and good results. Ingredients are given in a bullet list, with measurements in imperial (American) units - no metric measures. The recipes are written in a very chatty informal style which is cozy and appealing.

Most of these are very much like the sort of recipes which are handed down in families across generations. I have a collection of my own family recipes which I treasure, still hand written on old index cards.

The recipes, tips, and instructions are interspersed with relevant verses from the bible. It's an Amish themed cookbook, so expressions of faith and family are expected and in this case, didn't feel proselytizing at all. One thing I really liked is that there's a full index as well as an *ingredient* index. Readers can look up "maple syrup" and find all the recipes which contain it as an ingredient easily and quickly.

Four and a half stars. This is a nice home-style cookbook.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I loved this cookbook for guidance on how to eat the most in season fruits and veggies you can, straight from your garden. I'll be purchasing a copy for my kitchen as I begin the journey of homesteading. Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book.

A wonderful cooking book structured on the 4 seasons. The book will guide you through the veggies and fruits available in each season, along with useful tips. There are plenty of recepies, all easy to follow and using simple ingredients.

This is a beautiful, colorful cookbook with recipes and tips for all cooks. Divided into seasons, I found many recipes that I am eager to make, such as venison marinade, rhubarb bread, pumpkin bars, among others. This would make a great gift or addition to a cookbook collection, I highly recommend it. It gets a 5 star rating from me. I received a copy from NetGalley, but these are my honest words.

Loved this! Comfort food recipes, and adored how its broken up by season! Great photos and easy to follow!!

I was excited to read this book because I enjoy seasonal recipes and am interested in the Amish lifestyle. One thing people often assume about the Amish is that they cook everything from scratch, but that is not true. Just like most North Americans, they enjoy convenience foods for ease.

I had a hard time reading this book in Kindle because of formatting errors. Overall, it was laid out nicely with sections for each season. The recipes are pretty simple and short, but if you live in certain parts of Canada, be prepared for the "seasonal" aspect to be a bit off.

I found some recipes I want to try, such as the rhubarb bread, pumpkin latte, pumpkin bars, and the brine for venison. Most of the other recipes are not something I would make, or I already have a recipe for.

Organized by season this is a great cookbook of what fresh veggies are in season when. There is a nice chart with fruits and vegetables and when they are in season. This is very helpful in planning your meals and grocery shopping. The Amish are known for their good cooking and this book will help you recreate some of their wonderful dishes.
There are recipes for items that maybe you haven't thought about using before such as dandelions and rhubarb. Now I have had rhubarb but the only dandelions I am familiar with are in my yard. For each season there are recipes for seasonal produce, helpful tips for specific fruits and vegetables and a wide variety of recipes.
Keep this book in mind this summer when you have all those zucchinis that you can't give away because this cookbook will give you some new ideas for them.
Bring on the fresh fruits and veggies!

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook is a colorful collection of recipes and tips. The recipes are laid out in an easy to follow guide and organized by season. The book focuses on cooking while in season, hence the way the recipes are organized, which makes it easier to plan out recipes in those seasons. I found many recipes I had never heard of that sounded delicious, and all of the recipes call for ingredients that almost anyone would already have in their pantry. I love when cookbooks don’t use crazy ingredients that you will use only that once while making the recipe! The general feel to the cookbook is a laid back and simple idea, hard work, planned nutrition, and enjoyable pastimes. The author writes tidbits in between chapters about what her family and friends do during each season, which adds a personal touch to the cookbook. I thought the pictures were beautiful, I would have loved to see more! I would recommend this cookbook for beginners and anyone who enjoys a hearty style of cooking.
⅘ stars.

Thank you Barbour Publishing for the ARC to read and review.

This is a cookbook from the Amish community that highlights seasonal vegetables and receipts to incorporate during each growing season. These aren’t fussy recipes, just simple ways to prepare and enjoy vegetables when they are ripe and in season.

This would make a lovely gift for Mother’s Day or birthday. It is written incorporating Christian Bible scriptures .

There were recipes that I had never thought of and I love the concept of seasonal recipes. It is a good variety and I can't wait to try them throughout the seasons. I also liked the pumpkin bars. My family loved them.

Lots of simple recipes for simple people. This is what brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen when I was little. Sure, some of the recipes are quite simple, but that’s what life on a farm is all about after the hard work of running the farm.

If you’re looking for some simple, down home recipes, this is the book for you!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book wasn't what I expected.

While there are some nice recipes in this book I may try, a lot of them felt lacking. Recipes like blending peaches and ice to make a smoothie - which is really just peach water isn't what I was hoping for. While most of the recipes are simple, quite a few are just watered down fruits or combining a bunch of pre-made ingredients. Some are simply salt a vegetable and throw it in the oven, which doesn't feel like much of a recipe. The book is organized by season to make it easy to find certain fruits and vegetables.

Overall I wasn't wowed.

I loved this cookbook. So many recipes to try they all look delicious. Looking forward to trying them.

Loved the cookbook! I will definitely be making some of the recipes. The recipes are easy to follow and easy to make. I would recommend this to anyone.,

Thank you NetGalley, Wanda E. Brunstetter and Barbour Publishing for the sample ARC. This is my personal review.
I love cookbooks and this is one that will surely be on my shelf to use.
The recipes are divided in to the four seasons and what is available to use.
I found so many in this cookbook that I want to make. I love rhubarb and asparagus and to find new recipes to use for these two items is great.
The recipes are all very easy to follow and the illustrations are great.
This was just a small sample of what the cookbook has in and I am looking forward to buying a copy when it comes out May 1, 2022.

If you grow your own food, are a canner/preserver, or enjoy purchasing local fresh produce, this book will harmonize with your way of life, whether you are Amish or not.

I was pleased to find new-to-me ways to prepare asparagus, a vegetable I adore but have only known how to serve a few ways. Now I can't wait to buy some and try out Crispy Asparagus Sticks, Asparagus Cheese Strata, and Asparagus and Pea Casserole. I've been considering planting an asparagus row, and having more ways to cook those tasty spears may be my impetus to do so.

It's also comforting to recognize dishes I've enjoyed at family gatherings, especially those where I haven't gotten around to asking relatives for their recipes. You've *got* to try making BLT Bites for your next gathering! I promise you they'll be a hit.

The cookbook is arranged in sections by seasons, since you're being encourage to eat fresh, in-season produce. There's also lots of helpful hints scattered around. I've been cooking from scratch for decades and I still learned a lot, especially about rhubarb. Again, these felt like the sort of advice relatives might have passed on to me if I'd been listening when I was younger, or asked them about while they were still able to teach me.

The printed version comes with a lay-flat spiral binding. Very considerate and practical! I'll rate Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook with *Five Aunties*, along with my thanks for stepping up to be a surrogate auntie for all who need one.

Bonus "electrifying" info:
I was surprised to see mention of electric kitchen appliances, as I thought the Amish didn't use electricity. This led me to do a little internet research. I found this interesting and enlightening NPR article:
Amish Community Not Anti-Technology, Just More Thoughtful
https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2013/09/02/217287028/amish-community-not-anti-technology-just-more-thoughful

My thanks to author Wanda E. Brunstetter, Barbour Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.

I got a small sample of this book to review in exchange for my honest option. I usually love Wanda's cookbooks but based on the sample that I received the recipes didn't really catch my attention. This cookbook has recipes for each season, they look good but I haven't tried any of them yet. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

This is a nice cookbook with lots of kind of recipes. I love that it is broken down into seasons so you can get can the most out of what is available at the time. Nice variety. Love the tips and love that they are simple.