I really enjoyed this book! The pictures and graphics are very attention grabbing and make it easy to picture what you are making. All of the ideas in here looks great and I will definitely have fun trying my hand at making a few! I'm so happy I discovered this book and will be buying a physical copy.

Visually appealing, and with easy to follow recipes, this book makes cooking accessible to all level of cook. With great photographs of the recipes, and a great breadmaking section, this book hit all the notes for me!

The Self-Reliant Cookbook is my DREAM cookbook! I often am an attracted to fancy cookbook with specialty ingredients that I look through, but never actually make anything because I don’t have the ingredients. The Self-Reliant Cookbook is like inheriting grandma’s tried and true cookbook with all kinds of recipes I would easily make because I have the ingredients readily available. And my family will joyfully eat anything I prepare from this book! I also find there are many tips and tricks that maybe have been lost in the last generations. I’m very excited about this cookbook and will definitely be buying a hard copy once it’s published!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for and honest review.

The Self-Reliant Kitchen is a collection of easy to follow recipes that are healthier options for your family.
This books will help you learn to replace store bought food with "made from scratch" dishes. The photos are beautiful and the recipes are easy to follow!

In today's challenging economic climate, with the cost of living on a steady rise, Michelle Mullennix's "The Self-Reliant Kitchen" arrives at the perfect time. This book is an essential guide for anyone looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle, making it an ideal resource for beginner homesteaders. From the first page, it's evident that Mullennix's passion for self-reliance shines through, offering readers practical advice on achieving it in their own lives.

The book strikes a wonderful balance between being informative and visually appealing. The content is richly complemented by beautiful photographs that inspire and make the information accessible to a broad audience. Whether you're interested in sourdough breadmaking, homemade cheese, or farm-to-table meals, there's something in this book for everyone.

The breadmaking section was particularly valuable. Mullennix goes above and beyond to ensure that even novice breadmakers can succeed, providing detailed instructions and accompanying recipes that are truly remarkable. After reading this book, I am confident in my ability to bake sourdough bread from scratch.

In addition to its content, the book is aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use as a kitchen reference. "The Self-Reliant Kitchen" is more than just a cookbook; it's a valuable resource that I will recommend to all my friends who are beginning their homesteading journeys.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for providing me with an e-book in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. There are some great recipes along with photos of each recipe. I liked the sourdough starter information and recipes the best. I’m excited to try several of these recipes.

Great resource for cooking from scratch. The book is well written and easy to understand and follow. Excited to try out some of the recipes

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As a new home owner looking to start cooking fresh this was a very helpful book, it had a bit of everything in it and was easy to digest (pun not intended)
Recommend to anyone trying to get into cooking from scratch

A fantastic resource for those of us just beginning our journey with sourdough. Gorgeous pictures, easy to follow recipes, and a great selection to choose from.

Sourdough fried chicken, anyone? Yes, please! How about some sourdough cinnamon rolls for dinner? I'm in!!

Thank you for providing a wonderful cookbook, that is gorgeous to look at!

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I 100% need a physical copy of this book.
It’s got everything from simple handmade butter to all the sourdough things, to making your own sausage, and delicious meals like mashed potatoes and meatloaf. I appreciate the simplicity of these recipes. I don’t need crazy fancy things, just bring it back for the basics and make it hiemade and delicious. I also love that there are photos for each recipe!

This cookbook is a trad wife's wet dream. From making your own bread from sourdough starter to churning your own butter, this book has easy-to-follow recipes for it all. IF you have the time to do it. I think the majority of people who will be interested in this book have a slight curiosity about these things and might try one or two recipes to see how it goes. The majority of these recipes are VERY time consuming and if you're not a stay at home mom with a full garden and a huge kitchen, I don't this cookbook being a practical choice.

Can you really live without a grocery store? The answer to this question lies in this book. Although it is not easy today to procure everything on your own, homesteading and self-reliance have become approaches taken seriously since the pandemic. Through this book, one can explore the world of heritage cooking. The author’s reasons for embracing this new lifestyle and writing the book are well articulated in the introduction. While we may not be able to suddenly revert to a completely hustle-free life, aspiring to it can make our present more realistic and grounded.
After discussing the reasons, the book delves into execution. Is it really easy to start living like this? Is it possible? All your answers can be found through your taste buds. Why do you earn? Ancestors used to say it was to have food. If that’s the case, this book immerses you in the world of cooking. From detailing the necessary utensils to explaining measurement conversions, the book will fill your heart with recipes and photographs. These are not ordinary recipes; they are truly self-reliant, and you can definitely try them with the same approach.
To understand the importance of the book, try preparing at least one meal using products directly from the farm. It is amazing to see what the author has achieved living off-grid in just a few years. Perhaps returning to the roots has given the author the courage to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.
I would like to end the review with a quote that might prompt introspection:
“We may not be able to put off the future or turn back time. But we can take the wisdom of the past to make the future a better place for our children.”

This book has a lot of information. And all of that information will help you be a self-reliant cook.

The recipes looked good and the pictures looked good. I have searched for information on all most all of these recipes and how nice that they are all in one place I can keep.

The only time I have done sourdough successfully has been with this book.

NetGalley/ Skyhorse October 01,2024

A Gastronomic Odyssey
As I flipped through the pages of The Self-Reliant Kitchen, I felt like an apprentice in an ancient culinary guild. This book isn’t for the faint of heart; it’s for the kitchen sorcerers who thrive on complexity and flavor symphonies. Here’s what stood out:

Ingredient Alchemy:
The recipes go beyond the usual suspects. Think heirloom grains, obscure spices, and foraged herbs. If you’ve ever wondered how to transform a rutabaga into a star, this book has the answers.

Technique Mastery:
Beginners, beware! These recipes assume you know your way around a whisk and a mandoline. But fear not—the challenge is part of the magic. From laminated doughs to sous-vide experiments, it’s a masterclass in technique.

Seasonal Sorcery:
The Self-Reliant Kitchen bows to the seasons. It’s like a dance with the Earth—spring ramps, summer berries, fall squashes, and winter root vegetables. Each chapter whispers, “Cook with the rhythm of nature.”

Preservation Spells:
Fermentation, pickling, and curing—oh my! The book encourages us to preserve abundance. Suddenly, I’m dreaming of homemade sauerkraut and pickled fennel fronds.

Homemade Elixirs:
Move over, store-bought condiments! Here, we craft our own hot sauces, infused oils, and herbal vinegars. It’s like bottling the essence of a secret garden.

Food Philosophy:
The author’s voice is like that of a wise sage. She nudges us toward self-reliance, sustainability, and mindful consumption. Suddenly, I’m questioning my relationship with plastic wrap.

In summary, The Self-Reliant Kitchen isn’t just a cookbook; it’s a quest. It’s Gandalf saying, “You shall not underseason!” So, sharpen your knives, summon your courage, and step into the kitchen cauldron.

Great book if you love to make things from scratch like I do. This book has so many homemade recipes. It's amazing. It even tells you how to store your items. It's definitely very helpful!

I love cooking from scratch and cooking like my beloved grandmother did, but I also will not consume raw milk so that put me off a little.
These recipes were okay. There wasn't anything I needed in this book but that doesn't change anything for me. There are people who are going to love this cookbook!

Love the idea of doing more home made cooking!

I LOVED that it started with a list of basic foods to have on hand in your pantry. A great resource for a bad grocery shopper like myself.

I didn’t know sourdough was so versatile! Bagels, cinnamon bread, pizza crust, DONUTS!? I could actually now see the usefulness of having a sourdough starter going at all times.

Maybe this is only in the kindle edition, but I did find the lack of page breaks to be a bit bothersome. It would be helpful is each new recipe stated on a new page to better organize my bookmarks.

The recipes are detailed and make even complex dishes seem doable. I can’t wait to start trying some!

The Self-Reliant Kitchen focuses on traditional homemaking recipes.

The Sections are
Chapter 1: Sourdough and Yeast Breads
Chapter 2: Dairy
Chapter 3: Breakfast
Chapter 4: Dinner
Chapter 5: Sides
Chapter 6: Snacks
Chapter 7: Quick Breads and Sweets

Each recipe has the yield, any notes, ingredients, instructions, and storage.

The ebook was slightly odd formatting to be able to follow along on a recipe. The recipes weren’t all on the same which made it more difficult especially if you were reading a recipe that was messy.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Although many of the recipes cannot be described as particularly healthy, there are quite a few that made me drool and I will be trying soon. I can't really see myself making tallow or even the sourdough (or local baker makes a great job of that ) but will be trying some of the chicken dishes and the pasta sauce. I am lactose intolerant and allergic to eggs but could see how many of these recipes could be adapted. Not full of fancy recipes with strange unknown ingredients, just good homestyle cooking.

The ARC seemed to be missing pages, and did not include all 80 promised recipes from a homesteader's kitchen. What was included looked delish, but I've removed stars due to lack of completeness.