Happy Birthday Luisa!
by Kym on November 4, 2010
Today is the birthday of one of my dearest friends. I’m spending it wrapped up in the warmth and deliciousness of her cookbook, and I thought I’d repost my review of her book from last year. Click here to order a copy. It’ll be one of the most life changing $15 you ever spend. OR, leave a comment on this post to enter to win a free copy!
Reposted from May 2009:
I can cook. No really, I can. Despite years and years of evidence to the contrary, with a good recipe in hand, a wee bit of confidence, and the same amount of luck, I can often pull off something marginally edible. Sometimes, I even manage to skirt the edges of Yummy.
However, culinary disaster often lurks, coiled and waiting to strike. There have been accidentally broiled cookies, ingredient substitutions that just did not work, burned messes, cooked on the outside but doughy on the inside issues (I always blame the oven), and many other “interesting” concoctions that Neil has attempted to eat.
I have a new best friend in the kitchen though, and it’s Comfortably Yum, a cookbook by the reknowned Luisa Perkins. Delightful, warm, and inspiring, Luisa’s words and recipes embody the word Comfort perfectly.
I’ve tried a handful of recipes so far and every one has been a raging success. My children now clamour for her (ahem, I mine MY!) muffins daily.
Those who know Luisa know her to be as lovely and warm as the cookbook she has created. When word first began circulating that she was putting together a cookbook, her friends began salivating at the thought. Luisa has a gift with food, and a keen appreciation for the best. In Comfortably Yum she shares that with her readers in a beautiful way.
Take a peek. Good food is something there can never be too much of in this crazy world of ours.
26 comments
I have heard many good reviews on her bread recipes and am anxious to give it a try. Happy birthday, Luisa!
by Kazzy on November 4, 2010 at 9:32 am. #
I adore Luisa, and her cookbook is outstanding! Sometimes i poke in there looking for a favorite recipe and and up reading the whole thing cover to cover. It’s the most engaging cookbook i own. There’s a link to my review on my sidebar. Happy birthday, Luisa!
by Charrette on November 4, 2010 at 12:32 pm. #
Luisa is probably the most multi-talented human being on the planet. She’s a killer mom, an excellent cook, a world-class traveler, HIGHLY intelligent, intensely spiritual, an excellent writer, and kind to top it all off. Mad skills, that woman has!
Happy Birthday to Luisa!!
by L.T. Elliot on November 4, 2010 at 12:35 pm. #
I clicked over here before, and I can’t believe I forgot to comment!
Happy birthday, Luisa!
by Rebecca on November 4, 2010 at 2:01 pm. #
You know what’s funny… I love cookbooks, cooking, and awesome writers… and I’ve never read this book! I will have to try it out — I saw it on your goodreads and was instantly tempted. :)
by Sarah on November 4, 2010 at 2:15 pm. #
I am a cookbook junkie, and this one sounds especially intriguing.
by Mrs. Organic on November 4, 2010 at 2:18 pm. #
Thanks for letting us know about Luisa’s cookbook. It sounds like a great addition to our cookbook collection. :)
by Michelle on November 4, 2010 at 2:32 pm. #
You. Are. Beyond. Awesome.
(Don’t pick my entry. :D)
by Luisa Perkins on November 4, 2010 at 2:38 pm. #
I’ve been wanting this book intensely, strongly, avidly, mentally and emotionally. Please pick me!
by The Damsel in Dis Dress on November 4, 2010 at 2:40 pm. #
Oh, oh, please enter me. :D You know how much I love cooking. :D Just made some amazing, whole wheat, pumpkin, choco-chip cookies yesterday. :D Have a great day!
by Candace on November 4, 2010 at 2:45 pm. #
I haven’t heard of her, but your review makes it sound wonderful! I’m always looking for great recipes!
by Tersa on November 4, 2010 at 3:57 pm. #
Happy Birthday Luisa!
I have her cookbook already but I’d love to give one to my daughter!
by Lesa on November 4, 2010 at 3:58 pm. #
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by Tweets that mention Happy Birthday Luisa! – Temporary? Insanity -- Topsy.com on November 4, 2010 at 5:19 pm. #
I do love reading Luisa’s blog (if only she posted more…) and have been dying to read any of her books. If it has food involved, count me in!
by Amber on November 4, 2010 at 6:21 pm. #
What a great idea. Happy Birthday Luisa
by Anke on November 4, 2010 at 6:44 pm. #
Oo, I like the vintage look of the cover, too!
by Mckenzie on November 4, 2010 at 10:11 pm. #
I hope I’m not to late to enter. I really love a great cookbook and a good read. I’m sure my 5 kids would enjoy the wonderful recipes as well!
by Anonymous on November 5, 2010 at 8:00 am. #
I would greatly appreciate such a wonderful cookbook. I have 5 kids that I’m sure would enjoy the recipes.
by Jennifer Inkster on November 5, 2010 at 8:10 am. #
Would you believe, I’m embarrassed to say, I don’t have a copy yet?!? This must be changed! Happy (late) Birthday to a wonderful friend!!
by Christine on November 5, 2010 at 11:25 am. #
You’re such a sweet friend! (Don’t pick me, either!) I linked to this on my blog today as a happy belated birthday for Luisa.
by Melanie Jacobson on November 5, 2010 at 4:25 pm. #
You know, Scorpios ARE the coolest people ever… Happy Birthday, Luisa!
by Erin on November 8, 2010 at 1:46 pm. #
Always read, never comment:) A cookbook contest brought me out of the shadows. I LOVE cookbooks, hate to cook but LOVE cookbooks, go figure;)
xo
Chelsea
by Chelsea on November 8, 2010 at 3:11 pm. #
I love Luisa’s blog and I don’t get there often enough. Thanks for the reminder that I should go there.
Also, I don’t get here enough and just reading your last few posts reminds me why I should visit every day. I love that you find so much joy in each day and how much joy I feel when I read your writing.
by VirtualSprite on November 8, 2010 at 6:52 pm. #
Luisa rocks! And so do you! And so does her cookbook!
And you already know that you don’t have to pick me. :)
by Eowyn on November 8, 2010 at 8:26 pm. #
Luisa is a gem, it was so cool to meet her in person @ LDStorymakers earlier this year. I’ll have to check out her cookbook now!! :)
by Terresa Wellborn on November 8, 2010 at 8:33 pm. #
belated thanks for the introduction. I absolutely will check this out. thank you.
by deb@talk at the table on November 9, 2010 at 5:14 am. #