Prairie Cooks: Glorified Rice, Three-Day Buns, and Other Recipes and Reminiscences

by Carrie Young

The author shares her family's Norwegian traditions and cuisine

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Diane]

This could be my family. (But it isn’t.) LOVED this book! Thank you, Laurie ~ gift from 2008 ~ just read it again.

[Gail Lanpher]

I love everything I’ve ever read by Carrie Young. I so enjoy her simple and clear writing style. In this book she brings to life her experiences on the prairie through wonderful recipes made by her mother and family members and friends. To me her books are like a warm hug.

[Marilyn]

With a mere 148 pages, Carrie Young and her daughter have managed to create a trinity of part memoir, part social history and treasured recipes in 'Prairie Cooks: Glorified Rice, Three-Day Buns, and Other Reminiscences'. The authors left me dripping in nostalgia and busy in the kitchen creating Norwegian delicacies I hadn't tasted in more than 25 years.

A touching sentiment at the end encourages families to save their own memories and recipes, preserving a legacy for those who come after us. This book is a treasure meant to be referenced time and time again. Wonderful recipes for family gatherings and church socials.

[Pat]

Brings out the pioneer in me, the longing for the hearty simple foods. I am not of Norwegian ancestry, so lutefisk is probably not on my radar, but the stories that go with the recipes make it a nice read, especially for a foodie like me.

[Lisa Kelsey]

A simple joy...perfect companion read to the Little House on the Prairie books.

[Lynn]

Great stories - great recipes - my recipe for Norwegian Meatballs that I cook every Christmas Eve comes from this book.

[Julie]

A rare glimpse at Norwegian recipes and ways of life. I loved this book.

[Elaine]

Thoroughly enjoyable, especially since she's a regional author here in ND. Our book club had a dinner using recipes from the book which was so much fun.

[Sherri]

I the storyteller format. It was like reading someone's scrapbook. The author gave a small story on what made a dish famous or funny anecdotes. Recipes included.