“Cynthia gives her audience a glimpse of her past as she dishes-up fond memories of those with whom she has shared plentiful dinners and prized recipes. A terrific gift book (Pork Chops & Applesauce), which offers a sweet reminder of the past while sitting down to dinner with family and friends.” ---On Campus Connection, New Mexico State University-Carlsbad USA
“I especially enjoyed your story on Himalayan blackberries (in Pork Chops & Applesauce). As kids, we spent many hot, summer days scrambling up an old ladder to pick the very best almost out of reach blackberries. Our fingers were stained, legs and arms scratched, but fueled by visions of mom’s warm blackberry pies, we endured. We also peddled our berries, in Crisco cans to sympathetic neighbors for ten cents a can!” --Gwen W., Washington USA
“Cooking from the heart Briggs weaves nostalgia with culinary delights to create a living cookbook…written to enhance the smaller events in people’s lives. Pork Chops & Applesauce ties each delicious home-style recipe to a story from Briggs’ past growing up and raising children on a farm.” --Authorhouse Publishing (previously 1st Books Library) USA
“I’m having a hard time putting Pork Chops & Applesauce down– while at the same time I want to savor the stories and make it last a long time. I’m really enjoying it and remembering hot Hermiston summers and Grandpa’s garden; along with meeting ‘Beans’ on your little farm in Washington.” --Mary B., Idaho USA
“We shouldn’t wait until a special day to celebrate life, but enjoy living it while appreciating those around us, which is what she (Briggs) convey so aptly in Pork Chops & Applesauce.” --Sherry W., New Mexico USA
“From the time I was a small child my mother told me I’d get nightmares if I didn’t eat applesauce with my pork chops; and in Pork Chops & Applesauce, Cynthia confirms the importance of always listening to our mother’s advice and what a delicious way to do it!” --April Poirier, Washington USA
“I thoroughly enjoyed Pork Chops & Applesauce. It was an awesome project that came from the heart. Congratulations - I actually love pork chops and applesauce!!!” --Colleen B., California USA
“I just finished reading Pork Chops & Applesauce; the stories brought back old memories that made me cry in a good way. Thanks!” --Beverly Weston, Pennsylvania USA
“Your story in Pork Chops & Applesauce titled ‘How about some brew with your sauerbraten?’ was great! I read it aloud at the office, and like many stories from the book, ALL enjoyed a hearty laugh!” --Carol S., New Mexico USA
“My sister gave me a personally signed copy of Pork Chops & Applesauce. It is a wonderful and witty cookbook that stirs ones appetite as well as the emotions with its flavorful recipes and anecdotes on life.” --John B., Washington USA
“The stories introducing the recipes are nostalgic. The fishing stories about the author's father are very touching. Any one who set up a lemonade stand for themselves or their children will enjoy reminiscing with the author about her children's lemonade stand. The stories are very enjoyable and the recipes are delicious! I enjoyed thoroughly.” --Susan Garrison, Arizona USA
“Heartwarming short stories and delicious recipes with quick enjoyable reading. Amazing how our memories are connected to our sense of smell and taste. One whiff or taste and the flood gates open to another place and time. This book brings back many of my personal memories of times enjoyed with family and friends and the delicious food we have shared.” --Teresa Kump, New Mexico USA
“A book for all seasons that makes you smile and laugh, and even sometimes cry. It is one of those books that I could pick up from time to time to travel back to those simpler and often sweet times of my childhood and feel as though I went on a mini vacation. The stories about heart connections made and celebrated with food are very appealing and the recipes are an added bonus.” --Denise von Pressentin, Washington USA
“I enjoyed Pork Chops & Applesauce very much. The charming stories add dimension to the delicious recipes. The stories reminded me of the importance of how the smallest details can create lasting memories for the people we love.” --Anonymous, USA
“Pork Chops & Applesauce is a great gift book bringing one back to a more slow-paced time that is truly nourishment for the soul.” --Barbara K., Washington USA
“Through the years, women have shared their favorite recipes. Not only does Cynthia Briggs share her delicious recipes, but her family stories as well -- her own legacy created in a special way. Pork Chops & Applesauce makes a unique hostess gift, birthday, etc.”
--Linda J. Lipinski, Chapin, SC USA
“I enjoyed Pork Chops & Applesauce I especially liked the different stories. There is something about home-style recipes that everyone will enjoy, and a personal story of how a favorite dish comes about is just fun.”
--Holly Robertson, California USA
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