Customer Rating: 
Summary: A must buy
Comment: This is my all time favorite cookbook. I bake a lot and this has awesome pie, cake and cookie recipes. Also has great tips, I read the book cover to cover. A must for any Virginian or anyone who loves the Shenandoah Valley!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very Educational & Helpful for Substitutes
Comment: This book was given to me before marriage and I have worn out one hardback and am now using a spiral. I did not know much about baking or cooking and so each section has helps and teaches the difference in using pans(for example - glass vs. aluminum pans). We lived in foreign countries for the first 8 years of our married life and it was so helpful when I couldn't find an ingredient or couldn't find a product(for example - Maple syrup). This book is the number 1 book that I refer to before planning meals or getting ideas. Since then, I have purchased several for family and friends and they love it too.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Country Culinary Work!
Comment: For the beginner to the expert, this book is full of tips and aids to make anyone a "down home country cook."
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Disappointed..
Comment: I made a casserole that looked pretty tasty before it went in the oven. When it came out, it didn't turn out so well. It was also very high in calories.I thought all the recipes in this book were going to be from scratch. Dutch country cooking is like that. This books uses cans of soup and other means to complete the recipes. Also, you can't eat this food every night. It will give you a heart attack.
I'm willing to give this book another try, but I think I'll stick to some of my other books. Don't buy this book if you are expecting traditional Mennonite cooking, that's not what this book is!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Mennonite Cookbook should be in EVERY kitchen
Comment: This is a very helpful and resourceful book, that must be in every kictchen. I received this book as a gift from my mother-in-law, and have used it constantly over the years.
There are excellent recipes, hints and tips. I would highly recommend this book to all those who are in the kitchen. Everyone can learn something from this book, young or old, new cook or experienced. You will not be sorry you've purchased it. I would not be without mine.
