While not a cookbook for every collection, this volume would make an excellent addition to a library familiar with a strong readership of Brunstetter's books or for a library that serves an active home cooking community. The recipes provided in the sample are well written, with clear ingredient lists and steps, though the "gathered from the community" nature of the book does mean that some recipes have serving amounts or estimated preparation times, while others do not. Novice cooks might need to run through a recipe a few times to be sure it will work as expected. Outside of this, the photography and page layout is appealing and certainly up to the cozy/comfort level one expects from the title. Thank you to NetGalley for access to this arc.

I really enjoyed the sample of this book recipe book. Every recipe I tried was so good and they were all easy to make!I love how she incorporates her own stories into the book as well. I do wish there was more pictures but overall this was great

The patrons at our library will like this book. I'm sure there will be a lot of good recipes in it.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc.

This is such a good cookbook for beginners! It has an array of recipes from the basic to intermediate. My favorite part of the sample was the drinks (there is even a recipe for rootbeer!!!) and pumpkin cinnamon rolls! The cookbook is also very aesthetically pleasing, but I do prefer that cookbooks have more photos of the dishes than this one had.

Thank you NetGalley for my copy!

Yummy comfort recipes that are weaved together with the author's personal stories. Delicious and traditional meals perfect for all seasons and all kitchens.

The Amish Friends Comfort Foods Cookbook sample was a bit difficult to read as the pages would not stay in position. Perhaps it's user error by me and I might need to ask my kids what I could have done to fix the pages moving. That being written the recipes look like your typical comfort food that often make you happy. The recipes also looked pretty thrifty which is another plus.


Review written after reading a temporary sample of the cookbook downloaded from NetGalley.

Are you in the mood for some comfort foods? Then you need to check out Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Comfort Foods Cookbook.

As fall approaches, there is nothing like some good, old comfort food to soothe the soul. Brunstetter, a bestselling author of Amish fiction, has compiled hundreds of comfort food recipes submitted by Amish and Mennonite friends who live in plain communities around the country.

In between, readers will find a personal story, Scripture verses, Amish sayings, and stunning photography. This cookbook includes everything from beverages to desserts to main dishes and sides and so much more! I'm eager to try some of the "cozy and crusty breads."

This NetGalley digital copy was only a sample of the text, but if the rest of the book is like the sample, I'll be hooked. And so will you! It's like taking all the comfort food recipes from your favorite Amish novels and compiling them in one sweet spot.

Highly recommended!

This being a sample, you only get the first couple of chapters of the book and it all looks very delicious and relatively easy!
I will definitely be putting this book on my TBR list to grab when it releases!

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Comfort Foods Cookbook focuses on simple comfort food provided by a bunch of different amish families.

The Sections are
Memorable beverages
Nostalgic breakfast foods
Cozy and crusty breads
Savory salads and sides
Stick to your ribs main dishes
Comforting soups
Indulgent desserts

Each recipe is pretty simple and straightforward and gives homey vibes. The recipes include the ingredients, directions, and the person who sent in the recipe. Some of the recipes have pictures of the dishes as well.

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

Wanda Brunstetter's cookbooks also read as book. This one has colorful pictures and interesting stories.
The recipes seem easy to follow. With fall coming up, this book will be perfect to cozy up with some of these recipes. I think my kids will like the homemade hot chocolate and mac and cheese.
Many thanks to the author and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. This book was just a sample of the real book. I enjoyed what I read so far and the recipes seem simple and very much delicious comfort food! Highly recommend! The recipes seem very simple to follow.

You will enjoy these recipes for iced tea, hot chocolate, pumpkin spice latte and slushy drink!

The baked oatmeal recipe with oats, brown sugar, milk, eggs and fruit sounds yummy.

The sausage gravy with sausage, milk and pepper looks delicious over biscuits.

You will find tons of recipes for breads, rolls, waffles and pancakes.

These recipes can serve large groups or be cut in sizes for smaller groups, they are easy to follow and quick to prepare!

Having just visited an Amish Community while visiting the USA and the fact I do love cooking and recipes I found this sample cookbook very interesting and a book I would like to read more of. I love the stories and the 'Comfort' which the book provides in its stories and recipes. This is a book not just about recipes but about food and what it does to bring people together. That is what I love about food.

Thank you NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book and I do hope I can get my hands on the full copy soon.

This is a cookbook with a spiritual bent. The recipes come from the Amish community and have been collected by Brunstetter.

This title opens with an acknowledgment of what comfort foods offer. Then follow the many recipes. The sample covers beverages, breakfasts and breads. The full book will also have salads, mains, soups and desserts.

Just a few of the recipes include those for a pumpkin spice latte, egg muffins, and garlic cheddar biscuits. The directions are clear and easy to follow. Each contributor is named.

Also in the book are some reminiscences. There were some lovely photos too.

This is a nice book that will be enjoyed by its audience.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.

This is a very simple cookbook with great homemade comfort foods that are easy to prepare. I can't wait to try a lot of these recipes, especially the homemade hot chocolate this fall. I didn't like the layout of this download on my kindle though, it cut all the pages in half and was a little awkward to read.

Thank you, Barbour Publishing and Net Galley, for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

4 stars ✨

Cookbook

Favorite Amish Recipes that Taste Like Home and Love

Bestselling Author Wanda E Brunstetter writes lots of Amish fiction books. This is a cookbook she put together using recipes she received from Amish and Mennonite friends.

Why do we turn to food when our emotions are on a rollercoaster? Why do things like mac and cheese or chocolate chip cookies bring us comfort? Well, this book won’t answer the psychological questions, but it will deliver those foods that help you through a bad day or add to a celebratory occasion. Netgalley has only released a sample, but from what is available it looks like some really good comfort food made fresh and homemade the Amish way. There are drinks, breakfast, snacks, breads and much more. It also includes pictures with some of the recipes which I like in my cookbooks. I like to see what I’m making. Overall, I think this would be a great addition to the kitchen.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy of Amish Friends Comfort Foods Cookbook, in exchange for an honest review.