Sunday, October 5, 2014

Vibrant Food by Kimberley Hasselbrink

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There's very little I love more in the bound world than a cookbook that can double as a coffee table centerpiece. I've now kept Vibrant Food by Kimberley Hasselbrink between a candy bowl and a candle hurricane in front of my couch for months, and it's rare when people don't pick it up.

When I received this book in the mail, the first thing that struck me was the quality of the printing. The colors stand out on sturdy paper, the cover plush, the binding strong. It's really quite striking. The recipes inside are even more so.

My husband and I have gone through several now, by the seasons, and have enjoyed each one. Kimberley Hasselbrink offers surprising combinations, which I feel is difficult to achieve in a world of over-saturation of ideas as we do today.

I've found that most of the recipes are easy to adapt with the ingredients you might have on hand, and they translate well for weeknight meals, as well as entertainment courses. The recipes with tree fruits and figs are definitely my most favorite of the bunch, and my favorite recipe would actually be the Celebration Salad found on page 150.

If you're interested to read a bit more, the first section is available for free on Scribd. Although, it is many times the case that I feel books could be purchased on e-Book (the Kindle Paperwhite being my personal poison), this book in particular is lovely in hardback. If you're able to find it, would like to try out some interesting seasonal ideas, and need something for people to flip through while they wait for you to finish getting ready - I would definitely check this one out.

I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review.




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