HUMOROUS COOKBOOK OFFERS A NEW APPROACH TO RECIPES! IF ANYONE LIKES UNIQUE COOKBOOKS WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR, THIS IS THE ONE!" from a reader in Texas.

Should the Cook be Laughing?" by author J.R. Ray of Dallas, Texas, is a cookbook with over 250 family recipes to use and amuse. This cookbook gives a new twist to the term recipe!"

As advertised in Cooking Light Magazine" and featured at the 2000 Pecan Street Art Festival in Arlington, Texas, Should the Cook be Laughing?" is a cookbook for a new generation of kitchenites. Many cookbooks are actually somewhat boring, just listing ingredients and adding directions. This cookbook changes that.

This is a cookbook with attitude," author J.R. Ray notes. Not only does it give you a down-to-earth approach to preparing a recipe, but it also offers a personal thought about each item -- one that should produce a chuckle, or at the very least, a smile." With recipes such as Cinnamon Rip Aparts," Get Out of Bed Burritos," Banana Fanna Fo Fanna Cake," and Step-Moms Meat Loaf" readers are sure to find something that not only makes a great food item, but also tickles the funny bone as it is prepared.

From appetizers and breakfast foods to main dishes and desserts, Should the Cook be Laughing?" presents a wide spectrum of cooking ideas and choices. And beverages such as the Orange Caesar" and Politicians Party Punch" give various drink options as well. In addition, the cookbook includes a section on Household Hints" provided by the publisher.

Reviews of the cookbook have been great," Mr. Ray reports. A reader from Iowa wrote, This cookbook is one in a million! I enjoy all of the recipes because they are easy and different. I love your humorous approach! Best cookbook around!" Another reader from Virginia said, Had a lot of fun just looking through it...even more fun trying the recipes. And I don't even like to cook!" Plus a Texas reader reviewed, Thanks to the clever author for making my time in the kitchen so much more fun!"

Published by G&R Publishing Company (ISBN 1-56383-100-7), Should the Cook be Laughing?" is available for purchase via the cookbook website, http://www.shouldthecookbelaughing.com as well as through online retailer, Amazon.com. Sample recipes are also available for review at the cookbook website. For more information or other inquiries, please contact the author at jr@shouldthecookbelaughing.com.

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