Potluck at Midnight Farm
Clarkson Potter, April, 2002.
Hardcover, 240 pages.
ISBN: 0609609092
Potluck suppers are always fun -- so maintains
author Tamara Weiss, who is the co-owner with
Carly Simon of Midnight Farm, a home furnishing store on
Martha's Vineyard. Tamara and Carly grew up
together on the island, and have maintained a
close friendship which, over the years, included
lots of potluck suppers on the island. This cookbook/
style guide showcases over 100 recipes from
potluck dinners either hosted by or attended by
the authors. The sections are divided by season, with
appropriate recipes for each time of year.
Each recipe is accompanied by an anecdote about
the dish explaining why it is special to the cook who
contributed it. The recipes are also accompanied
by beautiful color photographs of the food, and of
the parties and guests. Seafood and fresh vegetables
are prominently featured, as are delectable fruit desserts,
such as Summer Strawberry and Peach Pie.
Standouts include Corn Spoon Pudding,
Island Blue Crab Marinara, Chevre, Sun-Dried Tomato,
and Asparagus Wraps, Caramalized Onion Tart, Stuffed Baby Quahogs, and
Grilled Corn Guacamole. Desserts include Cherry Pie,
Cappuccino Dips, Fruit Croustade with Brandy Sauce and
Chocolate-hazelnut Fortune Cookies.
Potluck at Midnight Farm gives a charming
and delightful portrait of entertaining
casually with delicious recipes, beautiful photographs and
interesting anecdotes. It would also make a fabulous hostess gift.
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This review was published in the June, 2002 of The Internet Writing Journal.
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