The Red Hat Society Cookbook

by Red Hat Society, Andrea Reekstin (Illustrator), Sue Ellen Cooper (Introduction)

"Life is short; eat dessert first," says Sue Ellen Cooper, Exalted Queen Mother of the Red Hat Society, which is the most fun phenomenon to happen to women over 50 in this century. And so this cookbook has more than 250 desserts at the beginning of a collection of more than 1,000 recipes. Red Hat editors selected the best recipes, stories, and photographs submitted by members from all over the world.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

596 pages, Hardcover

First published September 5, 2006

Reviews

[D]

I LOVE this cookbook! It is informative with all the anecdotes sprinkled throughout. It is colorful, with the pictures of the Red Hat Society members, so it would be a great coffee table book and conversation piece. And, last but not least, there are a TON of recipes in every category for nearly every taste, ranging from super easy to chef-style. I rarely find more than a few new recipes to save in my Paprika cooking app, but I have found tons, and will find tons more. I am about halfway through this cookbook. I wanted to make sure I wrote a nice review in case I forgot, because I definitely intend to share this one with others!

[Omar Faruk]

Charming, nostalgic, and full of character. This cookbook captures the spirit of the famous society, featuring recipes that are both classic and whimsical. It’s not just about food; it’s about friendship and tradition. The selections range from elegant teas to hearty potlucks, reflecting the diverse interests of its members. The stories woven between the recipes add a lovely personal touch, making it a joy to read cover-to-cover. A delightful gift for fans of the group or lovers of vintage Americana.

[Melina]

I like this book, it has a very varied assortment of recipes and most are winners. There's enough misses to keep me from giving it a full 5 stars, plus many of the recipes aren't what I'd consider widely enjoyable. They often cater to adventurous palates in my opinion, so if more utilitarian recipes are what you seek, maybe try something else. But if you want a dish that will be new to everyone at your next gathering, you will probably find it here.

[Kelly]

An enormous, comprehensive collection of recipes - some very bizarre. No pictures in the entire book, so that is a huge negative. I can't say that anything stood out to me.

[Gina R]

Classic southern dishes and then some.
I love that dessert is the first chapter!
There are lots of casseroles too. You;ll find stuff in this book that you won't find ANYWHERE else. There are also nice anecdotes throughout.

[Lynda]

I love this cookbook. It is sort of a giant community cookbook.

[Sylvia]

A ton of recipes that are uncomplicated, yet delicious. It also contains some fun anecdotes of cooking mishaps that make my cooking mistakes look tame.

[Linda]

I even found a recipe from one of my neighbors in it!