Prairie Cooks: Glorified Rice Three-Day Buns

by Carrie Young, Felicia Young

In this book, Carrie Young presents a portrait of prairie cooking.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

148 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This could be my family. (But it isn’t.) LOVED this book! Thank you, Laurie ~ gift from 2008 ~ just read it again.

[Gail Lanpher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything I’ve ever read by Carrie Young. I so enjoy her simple and clear writing style. In this book she brings to life her experiences on the prairie through wonderful recipes made by her mother and family members and friends. To me her books are like a warm hug.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a mere 148 pages, Carrie Young and her daughter have managed to create a trinity of part memoir, part social history and treasured recipes in 'Prairie Cooks: Glorified Rice, Three-Day Buns, and Other Reminiscences'. The authors left me dripping in nostalgia and busy in the kitchen creating Norwegian delicacies I hadn't tasted in more than 25 years.

A touching sentiment at the end encourages families to save their own memories and recipes, preserving a legacy for those who come after us. This book is a treasure meant to be referenced time and time again. Wonderful recipes for family gatherings and church socials.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brings out the pioneer in me, the longing for the hearty simple foods. I am not of Norwegian ancestry, so lutefisk is probably not on my radar, but the stories that go with the recipes make it a nice read, especially for a foodie like me.

[Lisa Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple joy...perfect companion read to the Little House on the Prairie books.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories - great recipes - my recipe for Norwegian Meatballs that I cook every Christmas Eve comes from this book.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rare glimpse at Norwegian recipes and ways of life. I loved this book.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable, especially since she's a regional author here in ND. Our book club had a dinner using recipes from the book which was so much fun.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I the storyteller format. It was like reading someone's scrapbook. The author gave a small story on what made a dish famous or funny anecdotes. Recipes included.