I am possibly interested in buying these two books. I am unable to find More With Less at a discount or used and am wondering if it is worth buying new. I know that alot of you really like this one and was hoping you could share just a few of your favorite recipes to give me an idea of the recipes and the type of ingredients involved.

I was able to find the bread book at a discount but just not sure if it's something I would use. I already bake bread on a regular basis but would be open to learning more if it was not too difficult to use. I was interested in it also beause the Lehman's catalogue says it is great for anyone who uses a grain mill. What do you think?

-- Denise (jphammock@msn.com), January 31, 2001

Answers

Denise, look at abebooks.com or bookfinder.com. There are a few copies there; not sure how much of a discount from cover price.

-- Christina (introibo2000@yahoo.com), January 31, 2001.

Do you have a used bookstore near buy ? How about a free paper to put a ad in ?

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@slic.com), January 31, 2001.

Wow! Thanks for the tip about abebooks.com. I found everything I was looking for at an even better price than half.com. So the More With Less Cookbook should be on it's way among other titles.

I'd still be interested to hear what are your favorite recipes from this book are. That way I'll know which ones to try first!

Thanks again for the tip!

-- Denise (jphammock@msn.com), January 31, 2001.

I got my copy of More with Less cookbook at a flea market for 25 cents (lucky). The whole wheat bread recipes are delicious, haven't had time to try many more but a word of caution. I have a kitchen aide mixer and it can only handle half of the whole wheat dough recipe, and that makes 2 loafs. I think the author must have had really big loaf pans. I use only the 9x5 kind. My father-in-law loves the bread and hints all week for some. Good luck!

-- Cynthia (CynthiaH@hotmail.com), January 31, 2001.

I have the More with Less cookbook. It's very good. Two recipes I like are the rice souflee (sp?) and oatmeal bread. Mary

-- Mary Fraley (kmfraley@orwell.net), February 02, 2001.

I have the Laurel's Kitchen bread book, and, IMHO, it's well worth the cost if you can get it for a good price. (Actually, if I had not found it at a used bookstore for a few bucks, I would have paid full price for this book.) If you grind your own grains or bake only with whole wheat flour, it's a great book with lots of good healthy recipes. Beside whole wheat breads, it has chapters on rye breads,using beans in bread, breads ith milk & eggs, breads made with sprouts & spuds, rice breads,etc. There's also a chapter entitled "how to slice a brick" which gives advice on using loaves that didn't rise properly.

-- Connie Beach (Lawbag@earthlink.net), February 03, 2001.

I'm really looking forward to receiving More With Less. I checked out the Tightwad Gazette from the library and the author suggests this very book! I have also decided to look for a deal on a used Laurel's Bread Book. There were a few listed at abebooks.com. I just figure I should wait at least until I receive the ones I just ordered before I start buying more!

I just learned that Doris Longacre passed away not long after writing her books. It saddened me as it seems she had a lot to offer this old world. I'm like that though.

-- Denise (jphammock@msn.com), February 03, 2001.

Denise--I looked for the More With Less cookbook for years and willingly paid full price for it when I finally found it. If I never used any of the recipes but read only the introductory information about why we need to be eating more simply, I would still believe it was worth the price. Although it isn't handy right now and I can't give a specific recipe, I do turn to it often. I especially like the hints on different ways to use any leftovers. If you like this book, you should also get a copy of Living More With Less by the same author. This explores other areas of life that need to be simplified. I re-read it any time I find myself either too mired in materialism or depressed because I can't afford or justify some new whatever.

Kathy

-- Kathy Davenport (madamelibrarian_53@yahoo.com), February 07, 2001.

I received a More Wtih Less Cookbook in 1979 when my son was born. It is my favorite cookbook. If I ever need to replace a cookbook this is the one I'd choose. I love the spiral binding as it lays flat when using. No one favorite recipe.

-- Nancy Boswell (daboz@huntel.net), February 13, 2001.

I received my book at the end of last week. I looked at it over the weekend. I found alot of good suggestions and the recipes look wonderful! I picked a few and will try them next week as I plan meals weekly. I am so impressed!

-- Denise (jphammock@msn.com), February 13, 2001.