“[A] great mix of what’s new and worth trying with down-to-earth recipes that you’ll make again and again.”
—The Ottawa Citizen

“The recipes in the book are an eclectic mix of classic standbys, kid pleasers and more adventurous fare.”
—The Edmonton Sun

“The instructions were laid out logically and clearly. Sensible, practical and beautiful, Essentials is possibly Stern’s best cookbook yet.”
—The Coast (Halifax)

“She strives to give good value by including all of her secrets, her favourite recipes, lots of tips and lots of colour photos to make sure the book is worth the money.”
—The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax)

“It’s all comforting, Bonnie Stern’s food. It all works. It looks great, it’s easy to make. It adds up to confidence in the kitchen for the many Canadian cooks who have learned to rely on this dynamo’s delivering the goods.”
—The Calgary Herald

“Full of personal glimpses of Stern, about her travels, latest restaurant finds and nuggets from her many years of teaching.”
—The Guelph Mercury, The Daily News (Halifax), The Province (Vancouver)

“Stern combines the professionalism of a renowned chef with a love of eating and sharing food, and this book is sure to be an instant classic.”
—Doctor’s Review

“The cookbook I’m most excited about this season — the one I’d be asking for if I didn’t have it already, and the one I’m going to give my foodiest friends — is Bonnie Stern’s Essentials of Home Cooking … it’s a great mix of what’s new and worth trying with down-to-earth recipes that you’ll make again and again, and that even the picky eaters will eat and enjoy.”
—The Port Hope Evening Guide