Nathan TurnerNathan Turner's I Love California: Live, Eat, and Entertain the West Coast Way

The author shares his love for California in decor and enticing recipes along with good old fashioned hospitality. I loved reading his narrative of his childhood home and his influence from relatives. It's written in a friendly non pretentious manner that you just can't help but want to dive in the beautiful pages yourself. It's a mix of easy comfort and elegance, the California lifestyle.

Love everything CA. This is a beautiful reminder of my times in CA. Enjoying the recipes as well.

I enjoyed reading Nathan Turner's cookbook over 4-5 days. The receipts, photos and stories lend themselves to a nice day or night in daydreaming or thinking "what do I want to make first", "who would enjoy this recipe" and so far I've made good on a few of them. I've made the Ranch chili con carne, Jalapeño cornbread, Cauliflower Soup, Marion's Sicilian meatballs and Red pepper garlic bread. All were delicious. I found twice that an ingredient called for in a recipe was an odd measurement that required, for example, 18 ounces of tomato sauce when each can is usually 8 ounces. Obviously, most people will only use two cans for a total of 16 ounces of tomato sauce, which is what I did and it came out great. My suggestion, just round up or down depending on the recipe. Everything I made was enjoyed by all and are keepers.if you live in California, or ever have in the past, I think it may be particularly appreciated. California really does have a style of its own and I enjoyed discovering some of these spots in California all over again, and some of which I have yet to experience and actually hadn't heard of...(like Castroville). Now, I know they are known for their artichokes!

What a beautiful tribute to California. Loved the narratives and overview of so many places I have enjoyed over the years. But it’s the recipes that won me over. Amazing. And lots of options that are pretty low calorie or easily modified, with tons of flavor. I’d done Brussels sprout salads many times but was amazed by the rich, subtle flavors found here. Shrimp tacos… to die for. Love that NT Is keeping the little old lady recipes alive as well. This one is perfect on the shelf along side my Malibu Farm cookbook and will be in regular use!

First the bad: I received a book with a noticeably warped front cover and slightly crushed front corner. This item was intended as a gift and I was disappointed in the condition. Now, the good: content-wise, looks like a lovely book. The author organizes sections of the book by regions (Northern CA, Central CA/Sierra Nevada, and Southern CA) and highlights five cities within these areas. I was delighted to see smaller cities like Martinez, Castroville, Tomales Bay, and Markleeville interspersed with places like SF, LA, Big Sur, Malibu, etc. The book covers a lot ground with entertaining tips, style guides, photographs, and provides a menu of recipes for each featured city. And true to California's history of diversity, the recipes reflect a variety of culinary influences. This book would make a great gift for anyone who loves California.

I am a cookbook collecting maniac. I usually end up making one or two things from a book and then shelving it. This book, however, has been on my kitchen island for months. I have made several of the menus for family meals, dinner parties, Sunday night get togethers, etc and every SINGLE one has turned out very well. You don't need a ton of crazy ingredients or time consuming techniques. It is filled with real food that you will make again and again. I can tell the recipes have been tested many times before this book was published also which is refreshing. There is also a big focus on interior design which was a match made in heaven for me. Big thanks to Nathan Turner for helping me make memorable food and create interesting interior design.

Nathan Turner has written a magnificent book! I'm thoroughly enjoying each page. He writes with the brilliance of an excellent, accomplished designer, the easy adventures of a wonderful cook, and the heart of someone who, like me, LOVES living in California! I love how he treasures each town, it's residents, and it's specialness! His table settings are all enviable and he describes each one with an ease that makes me think even I could try them. And will! And lastly, this book makes me proud. I remember loving Nate Turner's work when he was a new hgtv designer and then being happily surprised to see his name on items in some stores where I sometimes shopped. And now, to be loving this book so much makes me feel so proud of his wonderful accomplishment! It's truly an awesome book!

This is one of the better cookbooks I've purchased in quite sometime. I live in Colorado and often recipes in many of the cookbooks I own do not turn out as well at altitude. Nathan Turner's, I love California is the exception. The Lemon Bundt cake was the very best Lemon Cake recipe I have ever tried. I've made several others and this one was not dry and the flavor was even better the next day. This is no small feat in Colorado. I also made the Asparagus and Leek quiche. A snap to prepare, quick to cook and very delicious. Every recipe has a photo ( which I love) and the table setting suggestions will take the fear of entertaining away in a snap. Run, don't walk to pick up this best of the best in cookbooks!

Great recipes and pictures that took me back to San Francisco and the beaches of LA.

Gorgeous book full of love and knowledge. This is the heart of California Soul. Nathan Turner is a true talent!

great book, a lot of inspiration

Dieses optisch ansprechende Buch und in seiner Druckqualität und Layout qualitativ hochwertigen Buch, hat mich bei näheren betrachten dann doch etwas enttäuscht.Es werden verschiedene Regionen beschrieben mit ihren typischen Gerichten, es gibt aber auch einen Eindruck in den Lifestyle und Einrichtungsstil .Die Rezepte sind ansprechend und umsetzbar, dafür 4 Sterne, ich gebe trotzdem nur 3 Sterne, da ich etwas mehr Information zu den jeweiligen Regionen bevorzugt hätte, indes beinhaltet das Buch schöne , grossformatige Fotos.Im ganzen ein buntes Lifestylebuch , schön anzuschauen.

Loved this book, very well written and great recipes, wish all books were this nice (cookbooks).