Agricultural Books

I have to admit that I did not finish this book. I got to the part where the author talks about really feeling his he-man roots and enjoys killing an animal. From a person who grew up inside a hunting culture, I can only say that from my...
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Not what I was expecting. It was recommended by a friend, but it was more like a textbook than an informational read.
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When I discovered that a disk was bad, I contacted Amazon and they quickly sent a replacement package. Some of /those/ disks were bad, too, but between the two sets I had enough good disks to have one good set. Seems like the manufacturer went too...
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I doubt anyone will read this review, but this book is great. Buy it if you want to know about baking high quality breads.

The only thing I'd like to see in it would be more information on technique. For example, the correct way to...
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The printing of this book is totally lousy. The spine weakened within just a few weeks. This is my main complaint because I just don't think it will hold up to years of opening and closing. I can see this as coming apart.
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I purchased this book for my daughter for Christmas. Although she has not made anything yet, she was very impressed with the book, the detailed yet easy to understand recipes and the use of baking products that are easily purchased. She can't...
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That's a big statement but I can tell you with all honesty. This is the best cookbook I've ever read, more importantly it is the best cookbook I've ever USED. And, do I use it often, YES! Here Tony Bourdain shines not only as an amusing and...
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I was quite pleased to receive this cookbook as a gift, but disappointed once I started cooking the recipes. Mr. Bourdain's talents as a writer are not to be denied, but it must be said that these recipes are a bit anemic and wanting. While I...
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This book was recommend in a class I took on cheesemaking at Whole Foods. It's a great reference. I haven't made anything yet but it seems easy to follow and not too complicated.
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Now that I can finally make a decent cheese I'm amazed at how the instructions are confusing and at times missing necessary information. (E.g. how much mold to add to the milk). I feel like my lack of early success due to relying on this book...
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After much experience with wine and beermaking, I decided to try making my own cheese. Well, it is defiantely not a trivial matter. We are not making pasta here... This book was not bad, and helped me understand the process of making cheese but...
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Imagine that you-an experienced homebrewer-got to gather around a fire with some folks who had years of experience brewing versions of your favorite beer style. It would be hard to have a bad time, harder still not to come away a better brewer for...
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Shows variety, has lots of pictures and is easy to read. My daughter loves it!
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Book was exactly what is was looking for in a practical farming guide. It is honest and can be a great reference if you are honest about yourself and what you really want to do! Would suggest it for any would be farmer, or a farmer that wants to...
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I bought this book hoping a "city boy" like me can learn something about farming. Instead what I got was a bunch of vague mush that is full of the authors personal agenda. The book is all about how the author hates big establishment...
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I bought the book and 3 days later I returned it for a refund. I also bought Salad Bar Beef and returned it after 2 days for a refund.

Early in the book he does quite a bit of rambling. It took nearly 150 pages to get to the chapter...
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This is a well-written, extremely accessible edition for lay beekeepers who want to get to know their creatures, and take first steps to caring for and cultivating the bees' magical harvest.
Great photos, helpful tips and concise essays on...
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This book has a lot of good information in it, the Photos are great, but the small and light print on the glossy pages make it very hard to read unless you just happen to have a magnifying glass.
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Anyone who's ever eaten a Twinkie remembers the experience, even if it's been years. The textured, firm, sweet dough combined with the intense vanilla creme (not cream, mind you) filling is distinctive and, especially when you're a kid, delicious,...
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I thought this would be enjoyable reading, but the tone of the book thoughout was so about not offending anyone. I mean, 50% of our food--whole and processed--is genetically modified, created by a chemical company responsible for Roundup, Agent...
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This book started out very interesting, not to mention scary! (I'm still shocked at what goes into a Twinkie) But as the book went on, it got very dry and technical. I had to really force myself to read it. In all fairness, when the author is...
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