Recipe Weekend: Not That Fancy by Reba McEntire

  Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this ebook, free of charge, from Harper Celebrate, via #Netgalley, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis:

The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first book in over two decades, actress and country music legend Reba McEntire takes you behind the scenes and shares the stories, recipes, and Oklahoma-style truths that guide her life.

Not That Fancy includes:

• Nearly 200 photographs from Reba's childhood, career, and personal life—many of which are straight from Reba's phone
• Never-before-told stories from rodeoing with her family to pranks with Brooks & Dunn to falling in love over a plate of tater tots
• Behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her music and acting career, with inspiration on how to follow your passion, trust your gut, and take a chance on yourself
• More than 60 recipes of appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and cocktails from Reba's personal kitchen, from friends and family, and from her restaurant, Reba's Place
• Lighthearted lifestyle tips on how to achieve Reba's signature hairstyle, plan a down-to-earth date night, throw an effortless dinner party, and more!

Review:

This book is part biography, part cookbook, and part advice column. Pretty much how you'd think Reba would be in real life, LOL. I loved reading about her early days in barrel racing (everybody forgets she comes from a Hall of Fame cowboy family), inside stories of songs and concerts, and her honesty re her relationships (seriously, her first date with Rex was at Sonic! Can you just imagine the carhop's face? LOL). The lifestyle and advice sections offer solid advice she received from friends, family and superstars, and then how she put it to use with her family. This book really lets you get to feel like you know Reba, and of course that makes you love her more ! The recipes may not be uber fancy, but they are solid recipes (many from her restaurant in OK), perfect for entertaining any time of year. Which makes this book PERFECT for giving for the holidays this year as a hostess present, of holiday gift. Even those who aren't big Reba fans will walk away from the book with a new appreciation for her career. Fans will feel like they've had a one on one sit down with her! So don't miss out on this book releasing this week!

Recipe:

For most of us, we still have Summer temps, so here's a cool refresher from the book!

It's also perfect for sipping by the campfire! But ADULTS only, as it contains alcohol!

About the Author:

Multimedia entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail, and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honors from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, American Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, GRAMMY® Awards, and Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards. Reba was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors.

Reba has celebrated unprecedented success, including 35 career number one singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists. Reba's Top 10 success spans five straight decades, landing her in the singular group with only George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, who have the same achievement.

The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe®-nominated actress has multiple movie credits to her name, a critically acclaimed lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun, and starred in the six-season television sitcom Reba. Reba has also proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with longstanding brand partnerships that include her Dillard's clothing line and her western footwear collection REBA by Justin™. She has even added restaurateur to the list with Reba's Place, a restaurant, bar, retail, and entertainment venue in Atoka, Oklahoma. For more information, visit: www.Reba.com