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Aug 09, 2018

A cookbook with a story/biography in it, this type of cookbook just pop more and more often around and it sure bring something a bit more then just a cookbook! Anyway, this one was interesting, the recipes look nice, good pictures quality, lot of sea foods and meat so I'm happy with that, but really a good variety of recipes, everything look a bit fat and greasy, not food for loosing weight here, but definitely a couple of them that I will try!

4

Aug 18, 2018

Thank you ABRAMS for an e-galley of Matty Matheson for review. I liked this cookbook’s format. Part autobiography, part cookbook, and lovely pictures. It was formatted to go from his family recipes to the fancier restaurant ones too which I loved. Each grouping really represented a time and space in his life. Some were rustic and down home and some were fancy and from upscale restaurants. A great mix and interspersed with interesting details from his life. Publishes October 9/18

5

March 26, 2019

I love this guy !! Thanks for helping me improve feeding my family kisses from Stockton Cali

4

Oct 21, 2018

This cookbook is one that any meat lover should pick up and take a look. There are recipes that include everything from beef to bologna (yes you read that right), from venison to veal, and quail to duck...and everything in between. But interspersed between all of the recipes are gorgeous photos of the recipes, Matty's life (cooking schools, family, etc), and some gorgeous scenic shots of Prince Edward Island. This is a cookbook meant to be savored slowly and you will have time because most of This cookbook is one that any meat lover should pick up and take a look.  There are recipes that include everything from beef to bologna (yes you read that right), from venison to veal, and quail to duck...and everything in between.  But interspersed between all of the recipes are gorgeous photos of the recipes, Matty's life (cooking schools, family, etc), and some gorgeous scenic shots of Prince Edward Island.  This is a cookbook meant to be savored slowly and you will have time because most of the recipes take time to create.  So enjoy a glass of wine and read some of Matty's story while preparing whatever dish you choose.

I have several recipes tagged to try but the first one I tried was the Double Bone Pork Chop with Maple Jack Daniel's Bacon Sauce.  This dish included several of my husband's favorite items - primarily pork chops and bacon.  I will have to say I could not find any double bone-in pork chops but found some really thick chops with a little bit of bone and that would have to suffice.  I think I would need to call around and find a butcher or grocery store that carries these.

I was going to make this dish one Sunday night and then realized I had not brined the pork chops.  I'm sure I could have gotten away with that but wanted to follow the recipe closely at least the first time to have a feel for the dish.  So the dish was moved a few days forward so I could follow all the steps.

I found that the recipe easy to follow, but as Matty says at the beginning of his book, all of these take time to prepare.  Let's just say I should have started about 30 minutes sooner than I did!  But no matter, the pork chops were made and very delicious.  I'm glad I didn't flip as many times as the cookbook called for because they would have been overdone.  I am guessing it is due to the lack of bone and perhaps not quite as thick as what the recipe states.  No matter, it was very delicious!

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3

Jan 08, 2019

Not exactly my style....or my ingredients! Rabbit Stew, Snails on Toast, Buffaloaf - thanks, but no thanks.

5

May 29, 2019

Great storytelling and even better recipes from Toronto- based Matteson, a YouTube sensation and the star of Viceland’s It’s Suppertime and Dead Set On Life. While the recipes range from the simple to the complex, they’re all as full of flavor as Matheson is full of personality. Start with the Mussel Stew and end with the Blackberry Coffee Cake.

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4

Oct 22, 2018

It's good! Matty's personality shines through the pages of this book.
The recipes are pretty hearty, and involve quite a bit of brining. Good winter cookbook.

4

Jun 26, 2019

The stories and writing are amazing! He knows how to keep you interested.

Out of all the recipes in here, I only found about 3 I would actually make, mostly because I'm not huge into seafood. This is a great one the check out from the library, but not necessarily own.

3

Nov 15, 2019

I'm a sucker for cookbooks. I've never heard of Matheson, and this was more of a food memoir, but I enjoyed reading his stories about his family. It's highly unlikely I'll make any of the recipes because he uses a lot of unusual ingredients...maybe the French onion soup...

5

Nov 07, 2018

The VICE cook brings his fans into his kitchen and his larger-than-life personality bursts off the page. Matheson is one of the coolest guys in the cooking game, and this book is a treat for everyone who's ever wanted to have fun in the kitchen! Try a Bologna Bowl!

5

Jan 02, 2019

This is an autobiography which tells Matheson’s life and culinary progression through anecdotes intertwined with recipes - which can be quite simple, like the bologna bowl to the nearly impossible to recreate (and probably illegal in the U.S.) Noah’s Ark Mixed Grilled

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Mar 29, 2019

The Canadian Anthony Bourdain- I rarely READ cookbooks but this one is mesmerizing from the first chapter. From the beginning where he falls in love with his girlfriend because of her mom’s cooking to his first job in a Canadian French restaurant- ok I’m only halfway through but it’s midnight and I can’t put it down!

5

Nov 17, 2018

I was so excited to get this book and it did not disappoint. Of course I heard Matty's loud and boisterous voice in my head as I was reading it, making it all the more fun! I probably wouldn't attempt to make most of the recipes (mainly because almost 99.9% of them aren't Keto) but the photos were gorgeous and you can tell there's a lot of love poured into each page!

5

Jan 16, 2019

This book is hardcore. The stories with the recipes make them so much better and meaningful. However, this book is not for the faint of heart or a casual chef. He uses some unique ingredients (some you can't even buy in certain areas) with some recipes taking days to cook. So if you're ready for a challenge, go for it.

4

Nov 21, 2019

Matty Mathewson is a force of nature. I greatly enjoy watching his cooking videos, and the wit and personality that he displays in camera certainly comes through in his writing here. I did not, however, find many
the recipes in this book that I was compelled to try. I did find the story of Mr. Matheson's life and his journey to good world star to be interesting and compelling though.

4

Dec 02, 2019

This was a fun cookbook to read. Matty Matheson's voice really comes through in the book. The voice is wild and eccentric just like he is in real life.

The actual recipes were pretty difficult to make for me because of all the ingredients he uses that are common in New Brunswick, Canada. Specifically, the heavy reliance on high-quality seafood that I don't have access to.

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Jul 16, 2019

This was not what I was expecting - perhaps because I don't really know Matty Matheson's persona or his rise to fame, but while I was looking for an approachable cookbook, what this actually is is a memoir with recipes interspersed. Not being invested in the author/chef makes this rather uninteresting for me, and to be honest, the writing style and recipes with visuals didn't entice me that much either.

5

Feb 01, 2019

I love Matty. I love his show - and this cookbook not only has amazing looking recipes but there were times I found my self reading parts out loud to my husband after he asked me why I was laughing.

As someone who lives in a small town where cuts of meat and seasonings can be hard to find I feel like some of the recipes would be impossible to make. But I also feel like you could figure it out with what you DO have and that’s something Matty would appreciate. There’s also plenty of easy to get I love Matty. I love his show - and this cookbook not only has amazing looking recipes but there were times I found my self reading parts out loud to my husband after he asked me why I was laughing.

As someone who lives in a small town where cuts of meat and seasonings can be hard to find I feel like some of the recipes would be impossible to make. But I also feel like you could figure it out with what you DO have and that’s something Matty would appreciate. There’s also plenty of easy to get recipes that go across from vegan to a pig face ???? ...more

5

Dec 20, 2018

Unlike a lot of cookbooks this also has a biography included. You not only get a ton of wonderful recipes you also get to know the cook Matty Matheson, and as a bonus a lot of wonderful photographs. The photos are not just of the wonderful food but there also also personal pictures and pictures of Prince Edward Island.

Both the story and the recipes are great. The recipes go from simple no brainers to fancy restaurant style fare. This is one cookbook you will be doing more then looking through Unlike a lot of cookbooks this also has a biography included. You not only get a ton of wonderful recipes you also get to know the cook Matty Matheson, and as a bonus a lot of wonderful photographs. The photos are not just of the wonderful food but there also also personal pictures and pictures of Prince Edward Island.

Both the story and the recipes are great. The recipes go from simple no brainers to fancy restaurant style fare. This is one cookbook you will be doing more then looking through the index to find out whats for dinner.

I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com and chose to leave this review. ...more

4

Oct 28, 2018

Matty Matheson wrote a damn good cookbook. My husband and I have long been a fan of his entertaining and educational YouTube videos, so I was excited to check this cookbook out. Matty does a fantastic job blending storytelling with interesting recipes. I learned a ton about Canadian cuisine and Matty's intriguing life story. I really appreciated the casual tone of the cookbook. It read like watching one of Matty's videos on YouTube- very personal and real.

Some of the recipes aren't super Matty Matheson wrote a damn good cookbook. My husband and I have long been a fan of his entertaining and educational YouTube videos, so I was excited to check this cookbook out. Matty does a fantastic job blending storytelling with interesting recipes. I learned a ton about Canadian cuisine and Matty's intriguing life story. I really appreciated the casual tone of the cookbook. It read like watching one of Matty's videos on YouTube- very personal and real.

Some of the recipes aren't super approachable- they take 5 days to make or require an odd, exotic assortment of meat. It'll be good to challenge ourselves and try some unique ones, but there are several we'll probably skip. Can't wait to make the rigatoni though! And the blackberry cake.

Keep up the great work, Matty! ...more

4

Aug 16, 2018

I received an ebook copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review!

OK so right of the bat I'm going to tell you I will never make half of the recipes in this book. Pig face, snails on toast, seared fois gras... no. That being said, there are a bunch of other recipes, with great pictures that are worth checking out. Even some that I might not make have useful cooking technique recommendations and flavour combinations that one may not necessarily consider. I also liked the I received an ebook copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review!

OK so right of the bat I'm going to tell you I will never make half of the recipes in this book. Pig face, snails on toast, seared fois gras... no. That being said, there are a bunch of other recipes, with great pictures that are worth checking out. Even some that I might not make have useful cooking technique recommendations and flavour combinations that one may not necessarily consider. I also liked the autobiography-in-a-cookbook angle. I've read some that have had an autobiographical aspect, but this book has a great storyteller and chef behind it, with lots of neat family recipes added.

Although not all the recipes are do-able for the home cook, there is plenty in this book that makes it worth a look ...more

4

Nov 30, 2018

The first time I saw Matty, my mom was watching some show on the Viceland channel. I remember thinking something along the lines of, "wow, this guy is pretty loud. What's his deal?" But I sat down, watched the show, and genuinely enjoyed it. That is who Matty Matheson is. He is boisterous and in your face with his passion for life and food, but that is what makes him so interesting.

I pre-ordered this book for my mother and we both love it. The photos are of great quality - it would make for a The first time I saw Matty, my mom was watching some show on the Viceland channel. I remember thinking something along the lines of, "wow, this guy is pretty loud. What's his deal?" But I sat down, watched the show, and genuinely enjoyed it. That is who Matty Matheson is. He is boisterous and in your face with his passion for life and food, but that is what makes him so interesting.

I pre-ordered this book for my mother and we both love it. The photos are of great quality - it would make for a great table book if only for the pictures - the writing flows, and the recipes are easy to follow and understand. Matty tried to tell his story in this book through recipes that define who he is and he absolutely pulled it off.

4/5 stars! The only reason why I didn't give it a full 5/5 was because most of the recipes are not actually of food that I would eat but that is my own preference and has nothing to do with the actual recipes themselves. ...more

4

Nov 22, 2018

This isn't your average cookbook. It's more like... a food journey slash memoir.

I probably won't even attempt to cook the majority of recipes in this book but I don't feel like I have been ripped off because of it. I'll just casually thumb through and drool over the spectacular photography, read a bit here and there and have a little giggle to myself, google whatever the fuck a yukon gold potato is (it's obviously a potato but it's not one I've ever seen or heard of), and maybe even work myself This isn't your average cookbook. It's more like... a food journey slash memoir.

I probably won't even attempt to cook the majority of recipes in this book but I don't feel like I have been ripped off because of it. I'll just casually thumb through and drool over the spectacular photography, read a bit here and there and have a little giggle to myself, google whatever the fuck a yukon gold potato is (it's obviously a potato but it's not one I've ever seen or heard of), and maybe even work myself up into trying something as adventurous as some offal next time I'm at a restaurant that serves such.

Matty talks a lot about his relationship with food, and it's not just a relationship with food as so much as that food relates to people. And that's one of the best parts of food, isn't it? That it brings people together. He speaks about his life, his relations and how food falls into it. Like I said... not your average cookbook. The presentation, layout, choice of language is all very... particular. It gives you a sense of personality, something well loved and laboured over. ...more

5

Dec 03, 2018

It's no surprise to anyone who follows me on social media that I am a huge fan of Matty Matheson. I have loved his videos on munchies over the past few years, and the recent addition of it's suppertime have been fantastic.

So when he came out with cookbook, I pre ordered it way back in the summer with great anticipation. Even though Matty uses so much humor in his videos and has definitely cooked up cheeto mac n cheese and burgers, you can clearly tell he is an incredibly gifted cook. This book It's no surprise to anyone who follows me on social media that I am a huge fan of Matty Matheson. I have loved his videos on munchies over the past few years, and the recent addition of it's suppertime have been fantastic.

So when he came out with cookbook, I pre ordered it way back in the summer with great anticipation. Even though Matty uses so much humor in his videos and has definitely cooked up cheeto mac n cheese and burgers, you can clearly tell he is an incredibly gifted cook. This book did not disappoint my expectations. This book is what I wish everyone's cookbook looked like. Each chapter was a homage to each stage of his life and the people who inspired him. It's chalked full of stories of mother in laws food, to cooking school and growing up. The most magical thing to me about cooking is that it can tell a beautiful story, and Matty does that wonderfully.

Now that i'm done gushing, in terms of the recipes you are gonna get a great mix of simple homecook dishes, pasta dishes, and lots of seafood from Matty's childhood out east. Some recipes are more advanced than others, but if all falls you can make a bologna bowl.

I love this cookbook so much and I would recommend it to anyone ...more

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Aug 16, 2018

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
From the publisher ---


Matty Matheson, star of Viceland’s It’s Suppertime and Dead Set On Life, reveals his favourite recipes and stories in a cookbook that his devoted fans have been waiting for.

Matty Matheson is known as much for his amazing food as his love for life, positive mental attitude, and epic Instagram account. This debut cookbook is about Matty’s memories of the foods that have I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
From the publisher ---


Matty Matheson, star of Viceland’s It’s Suppertime and Dead Set On Life, reveals his favourite recipes and stories in a cookbook that his devoted fans have been waiting for.

Matty Matheson is known as much for his amazing food as his love for life, positive mental attitude, and epic Instagram account. This debut cookbook is about Matty’s memories of the foods that have defined who he is. With a drive to share his zest for life, he creates dishes within these pages that reinterpret the flavours of his youth in Canada, as well as the restaurant fare for which he has become so well-known. Interpretations of classics like Seafood Chowder, Scumbo: Dad’s Gumbo, and Rappie Pie appear alongside restaurant recipes like Bavette, Pigtail Tacos, and his infamous P&L Burger.
This is a very personal cookbook, full of essays and headnotes that share Matty’s life—from growing up in Fort Erie, exploring the wonders of Prince Edward Island, struggling and learning as a young chef in Toronto, and, eventually, his rise to popularity as one of the world’s most recognizable food personalities. His no-nonsense approach to food makes these recipes practical enough for all, while his creativity will entice seasoned cooks. This book is like cooking alongside Matty, sharing stories that are equal parts heartwarming and inappropriate while helping you cook dishes that are full of love. Matty Matheson: A Cookbook is a new collection of recipes from one of today’s most beloved chefs..

The recipes in this book look super yummy but it is hard to overcome the fact that the chef/author comes off as a complete and total jacka$$. I know Fort Erie and Niagara very well and he did a great job of escaping it but he is still pompous and unlikeable. Sigh.
How do I rate this book then? 2.5 stars rounded DOWN to 2. ...more