Cookbook Comments

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back		Geraldine says:
Jennah, at the vet's	Thankyou for the book. I've never cooked before, but now I've read your book I can't wait to get cracking!	Thanks, Jennah, glad you liked it! Good luck with the cooking
Janet Broughton, Colne	Hi Geraldine, I've made your spag bol, it was great, and I've watched your videos on YouTube - most impressive. I did the baked ham too and that turned out brilliant.	I am overwhelmed that you had the confidence in me to invest in a whole ham!
Abigail Rhodes, Tongue, Scotland (2nd comment)	Both Gary and I love your cookbook. I ordered the spätzle maker over the tintnernet (the postage was more expensive than the item itself!) and we have made spätzle twice! I've used your scone recipe and the syrup suet sponge one too with great results - your tips and advice are a great help! Can't wait to show the book to Johann when he comes up tomorrow for 10 days.	Great to hear this, Abby! Attempting the spätzle was really brave! Congratulations!
Alan Clark, Colne	The layout and organisation of the book is superb, and you have a distinctive style that is a pleasure to read. I think this book deserves to have a life, and I am going to promote it.	That's so good of you, Alan. I know you worked in the publishing industry, so that is quite an honour.
Edith Shackleton, Oldham	The cookery book is so down to earth. I like it. Cheers Edith	That's the way it was meant to be - thanks, Edith!
Graham the Butcher, Beech's, Barrowford	I have read the book through and like it very much. You have a unique approach that is different and refreshing. I just have to pick you up on what you said about suet: in fact it comes from around the kidneys of a cow, not a pig.	Graham, thank you for the advice! I have amended the text for any future editions, and I do apologise to everyone for the error.
Carol Langhorn, East Morton, Keighley	I had a look at Brenda's book and was most impressed by the way you had set out and explained the recipes in easy-to-understand English. I'm going to order my own copy.	Thankyou for giving me permission to use your comments, Carol.
Brenda Horner, Steeton, Keighley	The book looks brilliant! I've only flicked through a lot of it but already have found lots of recipes that I fancy making. We're always getting a bit stuck on what to make for meals nowadays - tending to repeat the same old things over and over again but already I'm feeling inspired by all the delicious sounding recipes. I'm also looking forward to showing the book to my friends - I'm sure that they will be equally as impressed as I am and hopefully will want to buy their own copies. Thank you for the inscription and signature in the book - I feel quite proud to be acquainted with you!. I love the photos of your four generations of cooks in the back of the book. I will enjoy looking through it all more fully tomorrow when, hopefully, I'll have more time.	Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Brenda, and for spreading the word around your friends.
Ed and Jean Ritchie, Killarney, Co Kerry	What an achievement! We are most impressed. The book is a beautiful production and must have involved a lot of expertise and hard work. The title The Curious Cook's Book is a brilliant idea. Thank you very much for it, and we will treasure it and we feel privileged to be able to say we know the author.	Lovely to hear from my wonderful friends in Killarney
Abigail Rhodes, Tongue, Scotland	I think your book is absolutely brilliant! I received my copy a few days ago! It is really comprehensive and great value - everyone should have one.	So pleased to hear this, Abby, I didn't know you'd bought the book!
Janet Crow, Barningham, Co Durham	I am reading your book, which is excellent and clearly written. It's a work to be proud of and I hope you can sell lots! I shall certainly let my friends have a peep to whet their appetites. You mention local Asian shops, which are unknown here. We have no Asians other than the Chinese from the local 'Lucky something' and although we used to have a good delicatessen, owned by a couple who had lived in India, years ago, sadly the owners and shop are now gone. Morrisons and Holland and Barrett are our mainstay in town but of course we can still get things from towns a car ride away. I agree totally (as a non professional but experienced home cook) with everything you say about store cupboard and equipment. I bought a set of 3 Prestige stainless steel pans when we first married and they are still in excellent condition. I also have 3 Circulon non stick pans, a saucepan, omelette pan and a huge one with a domed lid. I don't use my pressure cookers so much now that I can buy tinned beans and chickpeas. Knives - yes, we have always insisted on buying very good quality knives - the bread knife in the range ( I think it's German) cost £70. Of course, I nearly cut my finger off the first time I used it - only my tough nail saved it!	Great to have this stunning review from one of my oldest friends, we were at Heckmondwike Grammar together, and I truly appreciate these comments.
Diana Smith, Sutton in Craven, Keighley, Yorkshire	Loving your book, Mum! Made the French onion soup and it was terrific! No other book ever told me to drive out the water from the onions. I showed it to my friend Chris when she was up from Norfolk, and she has ordered her own copy. Phil showed it to his mates at work, and you already have a sale there! Great to have such a brilliant Mum!	Thanks love! Praise from one's daughter is praise indeed.
Heidi Hilcken, Kilcummin, Co Kerry	Geraldine I sooo loved your book! I made banana fritters for my family and they were so much better than when we get them from the Chinese. They are asking for them again tonight. Thank you so much for writing this book. I am going to try Hungarian Goulasch next!	Heidi is my best critic ever! She keeps cooking the dishes and reporting back. It's so helpful to have her detailed comments.