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Review of Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss" by Mary Lummerding.]
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Title: Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss: Organise and Enjoy Cooking
Author: Mary Lummerding

Sometimes, we need to reset and examine how aspects of our lives are organised. This book focuses on arguably the most essential element: the kitchen. It tends to be chaotic and disorganised, especially in a busy family. Too many of us rely on microwave meals, fast food, and quick, starchy snacks with no nutritional value. Chef Mary Lummerding's advice is brought to us by easy-to-read methods, which seem, at first, obvious and almost too simple, but they are vital for adequate eating habits. They help save money and create a fun and satisfying way to cook: food for the soul. I like the sentence: 'Cooking provides the neurological benefits of sequencing, decision-making, calculating and following instructions'. This explains that food preparation is good for every aspect of our psyche.

Chef Mary has been in the food and cooking business for decades and has training and experience in all aspects of catering.

She writes that there are many 'tools of the trade' in the catering world, such as good knives, pots and pans, and spatulas, along with the basics of food, such as spices and herbs. She helps to determine what will be the most useful, and I find it strangely engrossing.

Her tone is chatty, and her enthusiasm is palpable. I took one of her tips and kept a container close by to put the scraps into. This saved on repeated trips to the compost or bin and kept the area clean.

Although I enjoyed her book, I finished it quickly. It wasn't deep or provocative, and I have trouble awarding it a full five stars because of this. Although it was almost perfectly edited, I will give it four stars out of five. It is a handy book, and the recipes were good. It had a good, old-fashioned feel to it.

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You would almost think that the subjects covered would be common sense, but apparently not. No one seems to realize how much skill the culinary arts take. Thanks!
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I love the genre the author use, Although I enjoyed her book, I finished it quickly. It wasn't deep or provocative, and I have trouble awarding it a full five stars because of this. Although it was almost perfectly edited, I will give it four stars out of five. It is a handy book, and the recipes were good. It had a good, old-fashioned feel to it.I rate this book five out of five stars because of its informative contents and the fact that my dislikes weren’t enough to remove a star. I didn't find any errors while reading, which implies that the book was perfectly edited. I’d recommend this book
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Post by Rebecca De Figueiredo »

The review makes reading the book a tempting prospect. I love her earthy and nutritious meals, and with some of her good advise, this can be the norm in all households.
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I'm lousy at cooking, so I tend to stick to easy dishes but maybe I'm just doing it wrong. This book might offer some good inspiration to really learn the art of cooking and at the same time improve my food's quality increasing its taste and nutritional value. Thank you for your great review!
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Post by Fanisa Ndhabambi »

Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss by Mary Lummerding a Non-Fiction book about Chef Mary's expertise and passion infuses the maze of kitchen essentials and cooking routines, inspiring you to reclaim your kitchen and reignite your love for cooking. Great Read for foodies.
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Post by Ifeoma Nwaba »

As someone who doesn't like cooking because "it's too much work", this book is not only relatable to me but it's very helpful too. This book contains delicious recipes as well as insight on how to stop buying takeout often as a way to save money while maintaining your health.
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Post by Claire Cial »

This is a thoughtful and engaging review! I appreciate how you highlighted the practicality of Chef Mary Lummerding’s advice and how it can transform chaotic kitchens into enjoyable cooking spaces. Your observation about the neurological benefits of cooking is particularly insightful and makes the book's value clear. I also liked your personal touch, such as trying out the tip about keeping a container for scraps—it shows the book's real-life application. While it’s understandable that the book wasn’t as deep as you’d hoped, your balanced critique provides an honest perspective. Great review overall, and it certainly makes the book sound worthwhile for anyone looking to organize their kitchen and improve their cooking habits!
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Mary Lummerding’s "Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss" is the perfect guide to transform your kitchen into a haven of organization and creativity. Packed with practical tips, tools of the trade, and simple yet soulful recipes, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to save money, cook healthier meals, and rediscover the joy of food preparation. Congratulations on being BOTD!
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The call for homecooked food is strong, but many people aren't confident or skilled with cooking. This book is meant to help readers like that.
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Post by Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis »

Great review! The book sounds sort of fun for those who are just starting out in the cooking world. I have given away my cookbooks years ago as I have been cooking for 55 years. I think that my kitchen is well-organized at this point in my life.
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Congrats on BOTD!
Mary Lummerding's book "Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss" is the ideal manual for turning your kitchen into a creative and orderly sanctuary. This book is essential reading for anybody looking to cut costs, prepare meals that are healthier, and rediscover the joy of cooking because it is full of useful advice, industry tools, and straightforward yet heartfelt recipes.
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As a disciplinarian keen on putting things in their places and following formulas and recipes cooking is one of my favorite home chores. The part Mary outlines the benefits of home cooking is the one I like about this work as it ties to financial discipline as well.
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Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss’ Mary Lummerding A Sharp Guide to Organization and Culinary Creativity The Eyewitness The book offers simple advice that supports healthy eating and includes cost-saving tips. Chef Mary's extensive food knowledge and sense of humor. A must-have for those who want to turn their kitchen chaos into culinary heaven.
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Having a well-organized kitchen makes a difference in how much I enjoy cooking. Using herbs and spices takes a plain dish to a different level. Thank you for your review.
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