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I was hooked from the very first line where Jill describes a scene that reflects a constant source of frustration in my own life - ‘What would you like for dinner?’
If you are at all concerned about where your food comes from, whether or not buying ‘local’ is in fact the best option, and whether going vegan or vegetarian makes an environmental impact, Jill has done all the research for you, distilling it into this book with a sane, common sense approach. Heavy topics are presented in an informed, light and palatable way.
Diaries & Calendars
The hypocrisy of the Delehantey family seems to be confirmed by the twin sons. Early in the dinner, the twins share a nudge - that nudge is the concealment of a secret about a Mr Marks of whom their parents refer to as "a most dedicated teacher". To the twins he is "Fruity" Marks - "Happily married, father of three, Mr Marks had a habit of resting his hand on a boy's shoulder while reviewing a score." Despite their apparent aversion to perceived homosexuals, the twins end the day with a curious ritual... There's something cute about the action, however dark or sordid the actions may be. But it is cute without innocence. There's a cuteness about the way in which the characters talk to each other, like the tunes in Oklahoma or the lyrics of Cole Porter... His wife left the room. She returned, carrying a perfume atomizer. Placing herself at an angle to a sunbeam. she rapidly squeezed the bulb. Dinner Party Saturdays: Extraordinary dishes to share with friends and family—Asian Crab Cakes with Mango Chutney; Mushroom Ragout on Creamy Grits
I learnt a lot from this book, and particularly enjoyed the chapter on bees. I have no farming knowledge, and while I’d (incorrectly as it turns out) had opinions on some of the areas that are touched on, there were so many other aspects of both the Australian and global food industry that I had never thought about, until now. And don’t forget sweet treats such as Peach and Almond Cobbler and Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote. Loaded with enticing photos, What’s for Dinner? will inspire you and bring confidence to your kitchen and happiness to your table.
Christmas Gifts
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone knows life can get busy. But as a dad, he also believes that sitting down to a home-cooked meal with family and friends is one of life’s greatest gifts. In his fifth cookbook, he offers both novice cooks and seasoned chefs mouthwatering recipes that don’t rely on fancy, hard-to-find ingredients and special equipment. And he breaks them down into seven simple categories: Her book remains relatable to the very last line. This is all down to Jill’s writing style. Interesting, informative, entertaining and engaging, ‘What’s for Dinner?’ is easy to read and yet it asks a lot of pertinent questions. I loved the glimpses into Jill’s own life (the story about saving the newborn piglets from a boar on her father’s lot was so visual it was almost as though I was there, cheering her family on), and her observations are infused with a gentle humour that had me smiling from beginning to end. Norris's resolve, however, is short-lived. The set-up is obvious and the outcome is predictable. In fact, the next prediction belongs to Norris. It's Norris who urges discretion, and Norris (if I remember correctly) who suggests that Maureen is likely to catch on - neighbourhood gossip that she is...
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