A Slob in the Kitchen

Customer Reviews

Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?

Wanna have a few laughs in the kitchen? Get this book by Karen Duffy (my hero)! In the books introduction she says, " This is for people who have better things to do than cook." AMEN! (that's just the start of Duff's off beat sense of humor)
My husband was always a huge fan of her, now I am. He bought me this book because she was on the cover and because he thinks I'm a slob in the kitchen. It's actually a cheaters guide to cooking (Perfect for me). Duffy makes it so much fun for the reader/cook, and the recipes (I've only made three so far) are fairly easy. Plus with Duff's recipes, you look like you tried much harder than you did (i.e., gravy scented candles). Great quotes, great tips for cooking in a snap. Duffy is such a wise ass. Her cute stories prefacing almost all of the recipes (about friends and her life) are witty, fun and interesting (things that never come across in cook books). The "Slob Smarts" are the best. Duff's book is also a great gift.

P.S.My favorite story is on the tail end of the peanut butter and jelly sushi recipe.

The Duff is Tuff!

I had the pleasure of briefly speaking to Ms. Duffy this morning in a neighborhood eatery. I approached her to compliment her on her creative recipes and she just lit up like a beautiful Christmas tree. She couldn't have been more gracious about being interrupted during her repast. I've been a fan of hers since her early days and am happy to know that at least we have kitchen-slobbery in common.
Copies of this book are going to be my gifts to all my friends until everyone has one or I run out of friends, whichever comes first.

buy one for every friend you have

I have long been an admirer of Karen Duffy's. She is smart, gorgeous, funny, brave and....apparently also a domestic diva! I devoured this book. It is phenomenal. It is practical and fun, and has produced some great meals in my house. My teenaged sons have enjoyed cooking with me from it too. Whether you are an accomplished cook, or just someone who has to put food on the table, this book is a must. Nigella Lawson---move over!!!!