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has collected an assortment of these stories that will amuse, entertain, and enlighten any reader. the book is divided into ten sec0ons under headings such as "Clever Cats," "Changed by a Cat," and "My Very Good, Very Bad Cat" which allow the reader to pick and choose the type of anecdote they wish to experience. the stories are endearing. there's the tale of the cat who hated taking her daily pill so she convinced a dog brother to eat it for her a"er she coughed it back up; the story of the overly-finicky cat (is there any other kind?) who refuses to eat anything her human pur- chases, aside from a s0cky note; the tale of the cat who is promised to stand on his new owner's shoulders--the list goes on. each bite-sized story (they average 2-3 pages) packs a punch, bringing the reader a glimmer of joy and leav- ing you emo0onally sa0sfied. the 101 contributors come from all across the united states and Canada and from all walks of life. there are professional authors, of course, but also university professors, a former health- care administrator, and a re0red helicopter pilot. the one thing they have in common is a love of our feline friends, and a desire to share their story with the world. available online and at bookstores. By David Neilsen Book Reviews the Pioneer Cookbook — Miriam Barton has gathered over 200 recipes from that 0me period and brought them into the modern day for all to enjoy. the book is a tome of pioneer wisdom. In addi0on to the recipes, Barton delves into how the pioneers prepared and cooked their food, with callouts explaining how to prepare the catch of the day, and more, as well as a handy list of everyday pioneer remedies such as how to soothe burns with a solu0on of HOOK 29 vinegar and water, how to cure an earache with a drop of olive oil. a cute anecdote on how to cure fever blisters by kissing a red- head. the early se1lers of the american fron0er travelled into areas devoid of box grocery stores and doordash and lived un- separated from the land, feeding them- selves with fresh, organic and delicious fruits, vegetable and meats. the food they created based on what was pure and natu- ral, in season, no fake food addi0ves or chemicals. unpackaged, no plas0c. the recipes are easy to follow. each one comes with a pearl of pioneer wisdom or history and few are more than a page and a half in length. sec0ons include Main dishes, soups and stews, Breads and Bis- cuits, Food Preserva0on, and, of course, desserts. It is easy to leaf through the book and put together a full meal. and while some of the food our ancestors prepared is a bit eye-opening (roasted racoon, for example), the majority of the items are incredibly appe0zing. What be- comes apparent when one flips through the recipes is how so many different cul- tures se1led the fron0er. People came from all over the world and brought their cuisine with them, and Barton has gath- ered it all into one efficient volume that will leave your mouth watering. so whether you're interested in a pot of Jambalaya, a loaf of Irish soda Bread, or a helping of apple strudel, the Pioneer Cookbook has you covered. echo Point Books, www.echopointbooks.com The early settlers of the American frontier travelled into areas devoid of box grocery stores and Door- Dash and lived unsepa- rated from the land, feeding themselves with fresh, organic and delicious fruits, vegetable and meats. The recipes are easy to follow. Each one comes with a pearl of pio- neer wisdom or history and few are more than a page and a half in length. Barton has gathered it all into one efficient volume that will leave your mouth watering.

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