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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays - Ree Drummond (2013)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks is a cookbook that might as well be a work of art. Filled to the brim with beautiful food photography, an easy-to-follow layout, and scrumptious recipes, this book should be your next kitchen staple. Well-known blogger Ree Drummond separates them by chronological holiday (New Years Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, etc) and then by the meal of the day ranging from breakfast to dinner/dessert. I found a few old favourite family recipes, and a few that I will make part of my new family's traditions. Ree peppers her newest cookbook with her own funny stories which made me feel like I was cooking with a girlfriend rather than just following instructions. I love Ree's style and this book is definitely a new favourite. I can't wait until Valentine's Day rolls around again! (AV)
