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This was an interesting insight into key ingredients used in Navajo cooking - also there were more vegetarian options than I had expected.

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Thi is very informative of the beautiful Navajo culture and food. I loved the history provided with the personal stories. I fully intend to make the Navajo Taco recipe and Sweet Blue Corn Tamale recipe sometime very soon.

In 4 decades of making tamales, idk why I never thought of blue corn masa!

There are beautiful photographs of the Navajo Nation included in the beginning and end of the book. I especially loved the additional info provided after the appendix- the Navajo measurements and tools in visible form were very helpful.

This is an excellent addition to any kitchen recipe shelf!

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What a gorgeous cookbook spotlighting Navajo cooking -- both modern and traditional. The pictures are colorful and inviting; the recipes are titled in Diné and English, and the author infuses this with family and personal stories to explain the importance of these foods. This was so fun to page through, and fascinating the see the way Southwestern staples like tortillas and tamales have a specific Diné twist.

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I loved that we were.introduced to staples and some main techniques before going into the recipes.

The design was great. The recipes seem easy to follow and I will definitely be trying some out soon!

I also loved the addition of.traditional measurement equivalents as well as sample meal plans!

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There is a great variety of recipes here covering plenty of meals/food groups and I can't wait to try some! I loved the layout and the beautiful pictures

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