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This won't surprise anyone who knows me, but there are frequently times when I don't want to put hardly any effort at all into whipping up a meal or a snack. I'm either lazy or in a hurry. And I just want something that is tasty and that requires a minimum of effort. Below is a list of some of the things I like to eat in such circumstances. Favorite quick meals --IKEA Swedish pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, and a little whipped cream --Grilled cheese sandwich --Egg salad sandwich --French toast --Cold cereal --Egg in a basket --Bagel and cream cheese --Rotisserie chicken --Pizza --Hot dog Favorite quick snacks --Frozen fresh blueberries --Graham crackers and milk --Ritz crackers and flavored cream cheese (chive and onion or garden vegetable) --Toast and apricot jam --Fresh tomatoes with homemade salad dressing --Clementines --Grapes --Chocolate milk What do YOU like to eat when you are feeling like the last thing you want to do is cook?

A good friend of mine, Mark Magleby, who is an excellent cook in his own right, brought this terrific cookbook to my attention at the end of last year. He brought it to one of our monthly dinner groups and was browsing through it for pure enjoyment. Mark said that even if one didn't try any of the recipes, the recipe notes, the food history, and the quality of the writing make for fascinating reading. And he's right. Here is how Amazon describes the book: "All the best recipes from 150 years of distinguished food journalism--a volume to take its place in America's kitchens alongside Mastering the Art of French Cooking and How to Cook Everything. Amanda Hesser, the well-known New York Times food columnist, brings her signature voice and expertise to this compendium of influential and delicious recipes from chefs, home cooks, and food writers. Hesser has cooked and updated every one of the 1,000-plus recipes here. Her chapter introductions showcase the history of America...