Felice wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>
> > So I bought the book called 20-Minute Menus by Marian Burros.
> > Luckily I got it used and didn't pay much for it because it is
> > totally worthless to me.
>
> <snip rest of negative review>
>
> Just because this book is worthless to you, don't presume it's
> worthless to the beginners for whom it seems to have been written.
>
> Marian Burros is the author of nine cookbooks and started writing for
> the New York Times some thirty years ago, For all I know, she may
> still be at it. But what I do know is that she's a well-respected
> food writer. You might take a look at some of her other works before
> you knock one that is obviously not aimed at experienced cooks!
>
> Felice

I agree Felice. I have some cookbooks that I have passed on to others
as I have outgrown them. That did not mean they lacked value when I
was at that level of cook.

I am as I have mentioned, one who had to teach myself as Mom is not a
cook. Lovely woman, but she got confused this past week when i tried
to tell her how to steam green beans. Grin, too advanced for her. (I
reverse engineered a microwave version for her use).

I started simple and worked up.

It sounds like she was trying to use measurements to reasonably control
the process for a beginner.


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