Combs Books

As a former member of the 54th Med Det. Dust-off (Helicopter Ambulance)based in Chu lai Viet Nam, I can attest that this was a well researched and appreciated book.

Lots of information for the beginner. You learn how many coals to put where, for the regular oven temp equivalent. Lots of other information such as conversion charts and subitutions. Some poems and stories as well. I really enjoy this book. It will be a great asset while we are camping. No more "not so great meals" while we are ruffing it in the wild. I highly recommend this great little book, especially to the beginner dutch oven cook.

Javad Saffarzadeh has done an impeccable job of producing an outstanding series of computer instruction books, particularly Introduction to PC and Windows. We're convinced he has captured all the basics for beginners. The Teacher Talking texts should make the best seller list in no time. Again, we commend Mr. Saffarzadeh and those who were instrumental in preparing this outstanding three-book spiral series ... A great read!

All students, instructors, performers and producers of music MUST give this book a chance. A great opportunity to train your ear in a way you never knew was possible. I grew up with an excellent ear for music, and this book challanges me. Great for beginners to advanced.

I progressed twice as fast on Vol. 2 (thirds) compared to the previous volume (fifths). Presumably, this is because of my increased familiarity with the individual notes gained from Vol 1. Recently, I tried transcribing a couple of bebop heads. While I had to use a half-speed recorder at times because of the fast tempos, I was able to identify each note without referring to a guitar or piano, in spite of all the borrowed chords and modulations. I attribute this to my greatly improved sense of relative pitch, acquired from these CD's. Mr. Arnold's equal emphasis on all twelve notes is challenging but crucial to my progress. Previously, I improved my ear through transcription, which left me familiar with the diatonic notes but less prepared for more chromatic music like bebop or Jobim. I'm looking forward to humiliation and eventual improvement with Vol 3.

The most treasured Diabetic Cookbook in my Library -and I have a lot of them!!!!

What a wonderful book! I have to admit that I like desserts and this cookbook is a great collection of the simple, but still delicious desserts. The book is organized into various categories including Sauces and Toppings (with an excellent Hot Fudge Sauce recipe), Fruit Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Puddings and Custards, Crèmes, Mousses, Soufflés, Parfaits, Pies, Cheesecakes, Cobblers and Crisps, Pastries, Tart, Crepes, Flaming Desserts, Cookies, Candies, and Cakes. If you have a sweet tooth you will want this book. When you need to whip up a dessert that is easy to prepare this is the book you will find yourself turning to again and again. "Easy Dessert Cooking With 5 Ingredients or Less" is a highly recommended cookbook.

I love this cookbook. I even gave away my Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking cookbook. The cookbook is so easy to understand. All the recipies really on have 4 ingredients. I made the lime chicken and it was so tasty. It is now in my regular food rotation.

Sometimes it is absolutely amazing what a good cook can pull together. You will be amazed at the things you can create with "Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking With 5 Ingredients" at your side. Each recipe may only have five ingredients but you may find it a little more difficult to find some of them at the local grocery store. Of the recipes that I tried I had no problem finding the ingredients for all but two of them and those ingredients were still easily found by going to a local health food store. The book starts with an excellent educational section on the differences between various species of mushrooms, olives, cooking oils, cheeses, pears, etc. This section is a good place to turn when you are looking at a recipe that has an ingredient you are not sure about. The rest of the book is divided into the usual categories - appetizers, salads, accompaniments, main dishes, desserts - and several final pages with food equivalents, pan volumes, and a fine section on herbs.

For each recipe there is a page of "Chef's Notes" that includes optional ingredients, cooking tips, variations, and information on special ingredients as appropriate. All the recipes that I tried not only used only a few ingredients but also were easy to make and absolutely delicious. Some of my favorites were Lightly Battered Portobello Fries, Phyllo Sticks with Roasted Red Peppers and Provolone Cheese, Wild Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts and Cranberries, Seared Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Gorgonzola-Apple Stuffed Cornish Hens, and White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites. If you want to prepare a gourmet meal from no-fail recipes that are a minimum of fuss then you can't go wrong with this book. "Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients" is sure to become a favorite in any kitchen and is a highly recommended book.

One of the best cookbooks for using crock pots I have seen. Most all the recipes are those that would be eaten by the American family.