Share the Bounty by Benita Long

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Share the Bounty by Benita Long
Finding God's Grace Through the Spirit of Hospitality

Several years ago, my husband bought me a cookbook by Benita Long for our anniversary. You may not think that is very romantic, but when I perused the pages of Come to the Table, I was fully enamored. Not only was it filled with decadent recipes, the photography, scripture, and poetry delighted the senses. This book is truly something you have to see with your own eyes. When I saw that Benita was coming out with a new cook book, I jumped at the chance to review it.

Benita's new cookbook is gorgeous. I have not seen any other cook book done so well. The food, like Fireside Soup, Heirloom Tomato Soup, Sunday Rib Roast, and Chocolate Coffee Pie, looks and sound delectable. The gorgeous photography gives you a great desire to cook everything in the book. Filling the pages are rich prayers and ideas for hospitality. This gift is definitely lacking in our culture today. We want others to serve us. It is greatly encouraging to see something so beautiful encouraging us to invite in and satisfy the needs of others.

Get this book. Let it inspire you.

 This book has been graciously provided by Thomas Nelson Publishers for review.


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Diane Estrella said…
This looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Have a great week! :O)

Diane
www.dianeestrella.com
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