Cook As You Are is definitely not what I expected. It is a lot more advanced than I would have guessed by the description given and the choices of recipes probably won't appeal to everyone, especially those who don't consider themselves to have extensive palates. Not to mention the kindle version of this book that I received is largely unreadable and chopped up.

“Cook As You Are” is a beautifully written and lovingly created book. It is one of my favorite things to read about food when it’s written by someone with as much love for it as myself. My single caveat is that I think it would be a tiny bit overwhelming for your average person. This is exactly the kind of thing that someone who is accomplished in the kitchen or has a broad palette would love. I don’t think Cook As You Are is quite the right title for the collection of recipes here. Nevertheless, there are a handful of these creations that will absolutely be in regular rotation in my own kitchen. I loved the lack of food photography! It forces a cook to focus on their own tastes and skills, rather than trying to recreate something in a picture.