Absolutely beautiful book. I officially want to quit my job, buy some land and sell sourdough at a roadside stand. What a great book that everyone should have in their kitchen at all times! Beautifully written and thoughtful, realistic recipes that any family could easily sustain themselves on. This one is going front and center on my shelf as soon as I get my hands on a physical copy! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I spent many hours writing down so many of these recipes so I don't lose them!

As a librarian, i do reseach authors and any book, to make sure I am recommending trustworthy information. This cookbook doesn’t have any background on the author, however the author has a few social media accounts. There is no food education, geography or sources listed for the information presented or listed for this author. The receipes seem basic, containing some errors, and that’s ok if the author has never written a cookbook before but I expected a lot more to justify the thirty dollar pricetag on Amazon and B&N. The social media accounts seem to have copied photos taken off the web, in my opinion. So, unfortunately I cannot recommend someone spend the $20 - $30 to buy this cookbook when there are so many other reliable cookbooks in general to choose from.

I love the tips in this book especially in our current living cost crisis. This book encourages you to be self reliant and it is a good way to save money.. Great photos within the book.

The Self-Reliant Kitchen by Michelle Mullenix has easy-to-follow recipes and straightforward instructions on how to make bread and cheese. It's well-written and easy to understand. This book Is perfect for those who want to start making things from scratch. I used the sourdough starter recipe, and it's going well so far.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC.

Recommends raw cream. Big nope, we live in 2024 and there is a reason we pasteurize dairy. No thank you.

'The Self-Reliant Kitchen' cookbook allows the reader to delve into making recipes from scratch. While it's thoroughly explained, they're definitely not all meant for those newer to the kitchen, but they're not overwhelming either. Though it leaves a bit to be desired with the visuals, Mullennix's warm tone is encouraging and the variety of recipes allows there to be something for everyone even in a book that feels quite regional.

Good basic instructions for making own bread and cheese, while living a more sustainable life. I would have appreciated more illustrations and insights.

This is a great cookbook for those who are interested in creating homemade meals. I loved the many recipes that utilized sourdough starter and it's motivated me to finally try it out. I liked that the sourdough starter directions were what kicked off the cookbook as it was a cornerstone to the philosophy of self-reliant cooking. The visuals were very nice and the recipes were straightforward. Loved the variety!

As with any recipe, especially those in a collection, cooks with experience use the recipe as a guideline and adjust according to their location and their families' preferences. This is a good book for a more experienced cook as a person with less experience would not recognize the guidance Mullennix gives as just that, guidance. I found the recipes easy to follow and the ones I made had excellent results. I have a large library of cookbooks and this one fits into it well. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to expand their menus and use fewer processed ingredients.

This is a great book to help you make more meals from scratch and become more self-reliant. The recipes are straightforward, making it easy to follow so you can skip the store bought and try your hand at things like ice cream, ketchup, and chips. I love sourdough but don't do it myself, but for those that do, there's several recipes that can incorporate your homemade sourdough starter.

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.