Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook Hardcover – Illustrated, September 1, 2007

i've had this cookbook for 4 months now and have already cooked more recipes from it than any other i own. the photography completely draws you in to a lifestyle where quality, simplicity, beauty and imperfection are the driving forces to cook and bake delicious food. some of kiros' writing is very flowery and hokey, but it doesn't effect the overall appeal of the book. i've given this book to female friends as gifts and it has equally drawn them in as well. who knew cauliflower could be this delicious! fried custard squares? yes please!

I love this cookbook. Not only does it have good recipes but it is a delight to read. The pictures and prose added to the recipes make this more than just a cookbook. I love looking through it on gloomy days.Although the recipes are favorites from childhood, I'd say this book is more a family cookbook as the dishes are the kind kids and parents would like. As an American, some are dishes I'm not familiar with but there are plenty of dishes using ingredients I have on hand most of the time... not to mention it will be fun to try new recipes.I do agree with those who complain about the light gray color of the type used with the recipes. It could have been even one or two shades darker to make reading easier. That doesn't stop me from highly recommending the book.

this is a beautifully put-together cookbook! not only good, easy recipes, but lovely pictures and text. I own two of her other cookbooks, and it never disappoints. This makes a lovely gift!

'Apples for Jam' is a very different cookery book. There are many interesting little stories about how the author came to have the recipe and why she included it in the book. The recipes are great for all ages but especially for children. The recipes are made with healthy ingredients and attractive in appearance. If you want something different in your recipe book library this is the book for you.

This is a cookbook with great recipes and beautiful photos of the food.

A beautifully photographed, illustrated and laid out book, but recipes are simplistic. I no longer have young children in my house, but I still remember those hurried, jam-packed days. I wish I had this book back then. I can see myself sitting down with it when I had a moment to spare. It would have been calming to browse through and it would have given me ideas for quick meals.I'm beyond that now, so this book will be passed down to the next worthy young mother that I happen to meet.I had higher hopes when I pictured a "colorful cookbook". The concept is NOT well carried through in this book. It almost seems that many of the recipes were forced into color categories.I purchased this book after purchasing Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes. That was a much better book...I'm disappointed with how shallow this one is.

The most beautifully illustrated cookbook I've encountered. The recipes are perfect for families (i.e.picky eaters) and a great way to get kids to try new foods or combinations. For myself, a self-professed "foodie" I just love reading the recipes and the author's comments. Great, yummy cookbook...a must get.

I loved this book so much I got some as gifts. Actually, they would make a great gift - full of colorful, amazing photographs and simple delicious recipes. I highly recommend this book!