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Bite Me: A Stomach-Satisfying, Visually-Gratifying, Fresh-Mouthed Cookbook.

Bite Me: A Stomach-Satisfying, Visually-Gratifying, Fresh-Mouthed Cookbook.

by Julie Albert, Lisa Gnat

September 1, 2009 | Trade Paperback

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Bite Me provides the answer to the most commonly asked question, "What's for dinner?"  You won't need an army of sous chefs, a pantry of guava paste or a blowtorch to turn a bag of groceries into a satisfying meal.  Bite Me is 175 dependably delicious, rigorously tested recipes created for the urban and suburban, the aspiring and well-seasoned home cook.

    Bite Me speaks to more than just your stomach.  The creation of food is intimately tied to the world outside the kitchen - family, art, music, movies and pop culture are constant sources of laughter and inspiration.  Bite Me is a multi-sensory smorgasbord, a feast for your eyes (including images from legendary photographers David Lachapelle, Miles Aldridge and Melvin Sokolsky), ears (suggested tunes to cook to), nose and mouth.

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  • 4 years ago
    A Sheer Delight
    This cookbook and I have a special relationship. I saw it at the concept stage; I saw it through rejections from a few well-known publishers; and I saw it come to life as its authors, Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat, forged ahead to produce something exceptional even while experts said a cookbook by an unknown duo would never work. Bite Me is a sheer delight -- a totally fresh take on delicious every day food and the joy of making it. The book is stuffed full of fun - music suggestions to cook by, philosophical tidbits, edgy chapter lead-ins, over 175 luscious recipes and loads of mouth-watering shots of irresistible dishes like Best Ever Greek Salad, Apricot Amaretto Chicken, Piquant Pasta Puttanesca, and my personal favourite, Chunky White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. For everyone who feels that the definition of a good time is bringing family and friends together with today’s comfort foods, Bite Me is the answer.
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  • 17 months ago
    Makes cooking fun
    First off, I am not a chef. I cook out of necessity not pleasure, but healthy flavourful food is important to me. I happened upon this cookbook and decided to give a few recipes a try. Every time I serve a recipe from this book for guests I get major compliments from my friends and inevitably send someone home with the recipe. My husband is LOVING my cooking which in an of itself should earn this book some sort of award! The Southwestern Chicken Corn Chowder is to die for. It is a soup that eats like a meal and is a hit even with my kids! The dialogue and commentary throughout the book make it entertaining as well. Give Bite Me a try. You won't regret it.
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  • 2 years ago
    Hilarious and great food
    These girls must have telepathy because they know exactly what I want to eat. The Panko coated asparagus is one of the tastiest things I have ever eaten. And as for the book itself it is one of the funniest best looking cookbooks I have seen. Two thumbs up!!!
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  • 2 years ago
    YUM......
    I have never been a fantastic baker, but the Pecan Pie in this book was unreal. It is dangerously good!!! Loved the Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. Tomorrow night's dinner will be the Meatballs in Marinara sauce.
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  • 2 years ago
    Too Many Errors To Buy
    The writers of this cookbook either just made mistakes in creating the receipes which obviously were not fully tested or simply do not truly make these dishes. There are far too many errors on just the ingredient list alone - items missing, not enough pasta for the suggested servings, too much sugar. I really think that the Authors of these book need to go to the Kitchen have test them themselves - and revise the recipes. Simply, this cookbook is full of errors.
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  • 3 years ago
    Incredible
    With the exception of one - cook error - I have not made a bad recipe from this book. The recipes are truly delicious. I am thoroughly enjoying cooking! Thank you.
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  • 3 years ago
    It's OK
    I too was sucked into buying this book from the amazing pictures and tantalizing recipe descriptions. However, trying out a few, they were kind of just ok. Maybe I haven't tried the ones that really make this book, but it's not a 100% sure hitter. The only other thing that makes me grr is that I totally want to make the cover recipe but none of the grocery stores here sells challah bread in the bakery. Aside from finding a recipe online, it just seems like way too much work! I wish the authors were more sensitive to their audience who may not be able to readily source Jewish fare and to give substitute suggestions.
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  • 3 years ago
    Great addition to any cookbook collection!
    I own many cookbooks but this is one that I am actually using! Well laid out and easy to follow, Bite Me is filled with eye-catching food photos and simple but delicious recipes. I find myself referencing it now whenever I have an ingredient that I want to find a new way to use. I highly recommend it and plan to make it my next gift for my friend's birthdays.
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  • 3 years ago
    One of the best!
    This is the new favorite in my cookbook collection (and I have a lot!). Wonderful recipes, photos, tidbits and all around fantastic book. Definitely pick this one up!!
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  • 3 years ago
    Love it
    What a great cookbook. Very colourful and interesting recipes. I can't wait to try another one. Love the meatloaf with the mushroom gravy, yummm.
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  • 3 years ago
    Creative, artsy, easy, witty and out there!
    I first saw this cookbook in Elle magazine for books to watch for. I asked for this cookbook for Christmas and from that day i received, i am inseparable from it. The recipes are easy to follow with readily available ingredients. Although i have not tried all of them, the ones i've tried so far are fantastic and delicious! I just love the creativity of the words, pictures and the whole arrangement of the book. Thanks to two great crazy (in a good way) Canuck sisters, this book has kept me thoroughly entertained! *Muwah
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Bite Me: A Stomach-Satisfying, Visually-Gratifying, Fresh-Mouthed Cookbook.

Bite Me: A Stomach-Satisfying, Visually-Gratifying, Fresh-Mouthed Cookbook.

by Julie Albert, Lisa Gnat

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From the Publisher

Bite Me provides the answer to the most commonly asked question, "What's for dinner?"  You won't need an army of sous chefs, a pantry of guava paste or a blowtorch to turn a bag of groceries into a satisfying meal.  Bite Me is 175 dependably delicious, rigorously tested recipes created for the urban and suburban, the aspiring and well-seasoned home cook.

    Bite Me speaks to more than just your stomach.  The creation of food is intimately tied to the world outside the kitchen - family, art, music, movies and pop culture are constant sources of laughter and inspiration.  Bite Me is a multi-sensory smorgasbord, a feast for your eyes (including images from legendary photographers David Lachapelle, Miles Aldridge and Melvin Sokolsky), ears (suggested tunes to cook to), nose and mouth.

About the Author

Bite Me is the result of the collaboration between sisters and first-time authors, Julie "ink slinger" Albert and Lisa "whisk girl" Gnat.  Sharing a deep love of food, family and fun, Julie and Lisa have created a unique cookbook that not only marries food and culture, but also makes eating, feeding and entertaining a piece of cake.

Julie and Lisa work so well together because they admire and respect what the other is so good at...shackled to her computer, Julie Albert needed her sister to teach her how to achieve creamy risotto, fluffy meringue and the perfectly boiled egg, while chained to her stove, Lisa Gnat relied on her sister to construct a sentence, stress over fonts and fuss over photos.  The result is a stomach-satisfying, visually-gratifying, fresh-mouthed cookbook.

 

Format: Trade Paperback

Published: September 1, 2009

Language: English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10: 0981283500

ISBN - 13: 9780981283500

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