Patio Daddy-O: 50s Recipes with a '90s Twist
Step aside Iron John-and pass the coleslaw. Welcome to the world of patio cuisine, where foods from the '50s meet the discerning tastes of the '90s. From Buzzomatic Coffee Coolers to Cracklin' Sugar-Charred Cowboy Steak, Backshack Blueberry Cornbread, and Gooey Mounds Sundaes, Patio Daddy-O brings back all the fun, spirit, and nostalgia of outdoor cooking with new twists on classic fare. Illustrated with full color photographs of vintage tablecloths, aprons, and other period essentials, and complete with valuable tips on barbecuing like a pro, Patio Daddy-O offers a lively look back for '90s fans- and makes a neat-o gift for Dad.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811808718
ISBN13:9780811808712
Release Date:April 1996
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Slab o' Fun!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
My new favourite cookbook, and I haven't even tried out the recipes yet! Everything about this book seems so fresh even though the graphics are items that are over 50 years old. The copy is vividly written, just reading the recipes makes you want to throw on an apron and get grillin! The titles of recipes are fabulous, such as "Slab o' Fun Barbequed Meat Loaf" and "Cheesy-Drippin, Garlic Fumin' St. Louis Salad" and the recipes are equally creative. I love how they take classics and give them a twist! There is not a single recipe in this book that I expect to find in any other cookbook. Even if the recipes didn't look delicious and interesting I would still want this book. It's a wonderful reference for the 50's kitsch collecter...all kinds of bbq items and pictures illustrate each page, all appropriately chosen. The graphics add so much! This is a gem of a book! I can't wait to display this wonderful conversation peice on my chrome bakers rack in my retro kitchen and have my friends over for a classic patio party!
COOL!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Being an excellent cook myself, I read cookbooks more for ideas than anything else. This book not only gave me lots of ideas, it brought back memories of my Grandmother's cooking. Also, it wasn't filled with a lot of endless, useless, chatter. This book has incredible graphics - 50's style. I've stood it up on my counter and everyone who comes over says, "Patio DaddyO!" Unfortunately, it hasn't inspired my husband to take over the tongs. Ah well. This makes a great gift for any BBQ'er or yourself - especially if you're into the late 50's/ early 60's style of anything. Worth the low price and more.
Tops Pop for Patio Succulence
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
For anyone who cooks more outdoors than in throughout the summer months, this book is a MUST. The food's tasty and easy, and this piece of retrobilia is as fun to read as cook from. Yummy!
stylish, witty, practical
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Rarely do we see books that so successfully blend stunning graphics, nifty writing and helpful substance. I've tasted a bunch of the recipes, and they're all glorious. What a treat!
Takes me back to a fattening childhood.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
In the wake of the lounge/martini craze, I was suspect on spotting this book, but after giving the recipes a quick scan, I snatched it up and ran home. These recipes take some of the basic food staples of mainstreet America (and particularly the South), and give them a (usually spicy) twist. Tasty! Heat 'em up and eat 'em up
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