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Product Reviews:
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip . . . with Recipes! (Food Network) |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: interesting
Comments: It was a great book. My brother wanted it for christmas and he really likes it. He thinks it is cool how it talks about all the different places and then has a recipe to go with it. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Such A Fun Cookbook
Comments: This is a cookbook for any lover of fun recipes - If you watch the show you will want this book - It has alot of great & easy recipes - I wish I could visit the locations in person - however this is the next best thing |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: Not As great As The Show
Comments: If you have purchased this book or are considering purchaseing it, you are probably a fan of the show. I really dig the show and had to have this book. If you have ever tried to go on Food Network and get a list of the places that the show has gone to, or if you are going on a trip and vaguely recall that there was a place nearby that you wanted to check out, forget it. Guy's website is the pits for conveniently having that information handy. So along comes the book and, presto, here's your list!! At least that problem is partially solved (the new season's locations aren't in it). The book is laid out as you might expect: a brief page or2for each location along with a recipe or two. The book itself isn't much to get excited about. The photo work is blah - not much color jumps out to interest the eye. The rim-shot humor from the show doesn't come through in written form. The recipes are okay, with some zeroing in on the almost all interesting dishes from some locations, while other recipes miss the mark entirely, leaving you to wonder, "Where did that1come from?" Guy isn't a food writer however the co-author, Ann Volkwein, is. She produced an outstanding Italian cookbook called "The Arthur Avenue Cookbook" which should have won awards if it hasn't already, so I felt a little let down by this recent effort. however, hey, if you like the show, you will want the book. It's inexpensive as cookbooks go and it isn't supposed to be a slick, coffee table cookbook, however do not be surprised if it doesn't leave you wishing that the recipes were a little more on-track with the episodes. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Super Treat
Comments: Anyone who watches the show will love the book. We gave it as a gift and have visited around 10 of the places listed. It is fun and a super treat to anyone who loves an adventure. Sharon and Tony in Cincinnati |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Disappointed
Comments: disappointed. 1of my favorite programs and felt that the book did not share any of the spots that I wanted or recipes that I was hoping to find. Have not opened it since I received it. Possible re-gift item. |
