Each luscious apple recipe was created by one of the best known culinary professionals in the Midwest—Liz Clark. In an Italinate, Villa-Style house, above the Mississippi River in Keokuk, Iowa, Liz prepared each recipe described in this book from Tailgate Pea Soup with Apples to Chicken Liver Pat, with Apples. Recently reviewed in the Des Moines Register, this book will become a classic American cookbook. If the recipes aren"t enough to grab your palate, Jill Vorbeck"s enlightening story about apples will certainly get your attention. Listing many examples of apple varieties, some known, and others not known, Jill talks about preparing apples for Liz"s delightful recipes. You will understand the best way to peel, core, and slice apples quickly as well as know what kinds of apples you can use. We guarantee Jill will assist even the most experienced cook in the preparation of apples.