Her Daily Bread: Inspired Words and Recipes to Feast on All Year Long – A Devotional for Moms with Scripture, Encouragement, and Hope

by Kate Wood

“Kate’s heart for food and people warm every page… truly, a comforting read for anyone with an appetite for loving others well.”– Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author of Dream Big and Live in Grace

From the writer and photographer behind the award-winning Wood and Spoon blog comes a 365-day devotional, featuring daily reflections and 52 delicious recipes that will nourish the body and soul throughout the year.

In the midst of her busy schedule, Kate Wood, award-winning blogger behind Wood and Spoon and mother of three, realized that she was surviving, but not thriving, and that what she needed more than another cup of coffee was real connection with herself, with others, and with God. At the table, there’s an invitation to serve, connect, and give deeply of ourselves, and Kate invites us to join her at that table through the pages of this daily devotional. Like a conversation with a good friend, each day offers the chance to reflect, go deeper into scripture, and receive the encouragement you need. Kate also shares treasured family recipes,

• Mom’s Homemade Bread

• Two-Bite Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli

• Cheddar Cornmeal Chicken Pot Pie

• Simple Pesto Risotto

• Weekday Red Velvet Cake

• Birthday Sprinkle Pancakes

• Fluffernutter Pretzel Pie

Find a comfy chair, grab a cup of coffee, and settle into these words that offer encouragement, connection, and hope.

Genres: Faith, Devotional, Cookbooks

400 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2021

Reviews

[Rayne Russell Osborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I enjoyed it so much, I have gifted it to all of my family and friends. Her honesty and heart shines through the writing in such a wonderful way. Each day gives you such a great nugget of truth and encouragement. I have already made two of the recipes-the peppermint cookies and the Rice Krispie treats. Both were very easy to follow and delicious. I also disagree about the “wine mommy” comments as I personally think the author was trying to mike light of how hard parenting can feel sometimes in the day to day mundane. As she said in the next sentence-parenting is an honor. I also love how the end of each day ends with a thought or statement of reflection to pray and ponder. Don’t miss this gem!

[Meagan | The Chapter House · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up initially for the recipes. True story. :) And on that front, they definitely don't disappoint! The variety and quality are impressive! (And the summertime peach berry cobbler is already making me drool. I'm sure it has nothing to do with being on the front end of winter right now ... where's my Vitamin D? LOL!)

The devotionals are nice as well, for the most part. They're short and sweet; sometimes that's great, and other times, I feel it's a bit detrimental--it may not always do a topic (or comment) justice. Brevity means context is sometimes lacking.

In particular, in the Day 10 devotional, Wood talks about how having kids is one of the reasons she drinks wine. I don't drink anymore...and frankly found this devotional pretty off-putting in that regard. Much more befitting a blog post rather than a devotional; as a Goodreads review I read noted, it really does seem to perpetuate the "wine mommy" attitude we see so much in society today. It was a disappointing inclusion here, where I would have expected/hoped for, well, not that.

So, I found myself returning to the recipes--an area Wood evidently thrives! I'll likely return to her blog and enjoy that especially.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the devotionals and the recipes are a nice touch. I thought that having these together was incredibly charming and homey. I didn’t like a couple of the devotional though, as I felt it perpetuated the “wine mommy” persona prevalent in our current society. The devotions kind of lost steam for me after that, as I wish they were more Christ centered. However, they were relatable as a mom and I appreciated they authors attempt. My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

[Floyd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewing this book requires me to ask two questions First, would I purchase this book for myself? Second, would I purchase this book for my wife or daughter-in-law?

This is a devotional book with one recipe substituted per week in lieu of the devotional. The devotionals are personal reflections on the author’s life. They each conclude with a Biblical reference or two, related to though not directly addressed in the daily devotionals. The individual entries are not scholarly, but they are well-written thoughts offered for six days a week for a year.

The recipes offered each week come from seven distinct categories: Snacks, Soups, “Sides, Salads, and Sauces”, Entrees, Breakfast, Beverages, and Desserts. The recipes, themselves, are a bit more high-end than I would expect at my daily family’s meals - perhaps at a special meal when entertaining guests.

Back to my two questions. Would I buy this book for myself: NO! Would I buy this book for my wife or daughter-in-law: maybe, as a birthday or Christmas present? They would find refreshment in the devotionals. I do not know how much use they would make of the recipes. I will give the book 3-½ stars.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.

[Michelle Kidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Daily Bread
Inspired Words and Recipes to Feast on All Year Long
by Kate Wood
Pub Date 14 Dec 2021 |
HarperOne
Christian | Cooking, Food & Wine | Nonfiction (Adult)



I am reviewing a copy of Her Daily Bread: Inspired Words and Recipes to Feast On All Year Long through Harper One and Netgalley:




Kate Wood, award-winning blogger behind Wood and Spoon and mother of three, realized that she was surviving, but not thriving, and that what she needed more than another cup of coffee was real connection with herself, with others, and with God, In the midst of her busy schedule. Included in this devotional are treasured family recipes which include Mom’s Mom’s .


Homemade Bread
* Two-Bite Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli
* Cheddar Cornmeal Chicken Pot Pie
* Simple Pesto Risotto
* Weekday Red Velvet Cake
* Birthday Sprinkle Pancakes
* Fluffernutter Pretzel Pie
Find a comfy chair, grab a cup of coffee, and settle into these words that offer encouragement, connection, and hope.




I give Het Daily Bread five out of five stars!



Happy Reading!

[Penmouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Daily Bread by Kate Wood uplifting and heartwarming. I do plan to continue to read her book, a repeat read, as I loved her daily devotionals. The recipes were fun to read too.

Highly recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

[Jesse Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one! The recipes are special and approachable. And the devotionals are lovely bit of daily positivity and encouragement.
This is a perfect book to gift!
I don’t understand the “wine mommy” criticism. To judge a review off of 2 sentences in a nearly 400 page book seems a bit unbalanced. Some moms drink wine, some don’t, both are valid. I don’t subscribe to being “disappointed” in another woman because she doesn’t make the exact choices as you.
Wine or no wine, this is a 5 stars for me!

[Betty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Six days of devotional, then a recipe. This book covers a full year, 365 days. Most of the devotionals center around a food theme,
I think for myself, I’d prefer two separate books —- one a devotional, the other a cookbook with a background chapter.

[Michelle Rhoden · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book dedicated to devotions and recipes. I enjoyed the devotions and while I love to cook, I don’t know that I would make these recipes since I have a busy schedule and limited time. I always look for quick and simple.

I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review and opinion.

[Ännä · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the vein of Shauna Niequist's Bread and Wine, this delightful book combines devotional writings with wonderful recipes. Something in here for everyone.

[Trina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immensely enjoyable. The book definitely has you slowing down and reflecting which is the point of the devotionals and recipes.