Book Review: "Summer: A Cookbook" by Marnie Hanel, Jen Stevenson

"Summer: A Cookbook" by Marnie Hanel, Jen Stevenson
Pub Date: 13 Apr 2021 
5/5 Stars 

Artisan Books 

It's hard not to love Marnie Hanel and Jan Stevenson's new book, "Summer: A Cookbook." The book transports you to the beach to enjoy a crab boil.  

I must admit that autumn is my favorite season, but Hanel and Stevenson's book has inspired me to make the most out of my summers (of course while still following COVID-19 prevention protocols). 

The recipes are pretty easy to understand, so it's the perfect book for even the most novice cook. Another plus is how there are sections about Beach Reads (love the shoutout to "Valley of the Dolls"), picnic checklists, and helpful tips too. The illustrations are pretty adorable too, I don't miss the usual food photographs. 

So if you're looking for a whimsy cookbook all about summer, you can't go wrong with "Summer: A Cookbook." It delivers everything it promises and even more.