Fallout Vault Dwellers Official Cookbook Hardcover – October 23, 2018

I’ve been wanting this book for a while and finally got myself one. There are so many recipes and all easy for beginners to understand

I've had this book for almost two weeks now, and I've enjoyed preparing several meals out of it so far! Each recipe has a full-page picture on the opposite page accompanying it. There are loads of humorous notes and descriptions in the book, as well as some nice artwork on the inside covers and some clever nods to the game (such as the S.P.E.C.I.AL. stats). The quality of the book itself is also great; it's hardcover and printed on high-quality paper. The recipes range from appetizers to desserts and everything in between, and they all have clearly-written instructions including prep time and servings. Some are more difficult to prepare than others but there's many that even a novice cook could pull off with ease.The one thing that was a slight disappointment was that there are few clear instructions on how to adjust the recipes in case you need to substitute ingredients. Some recipes call for ingredients that may be somewhat difficult to find, and having some dietary restrictions myself that may be an issue for some buyers. However, this is a problem I've found with most other cookbooks that aren't specifically tailored for people on a special diet. Overall I think the author did a great job of including a wide variety of recipes, and many of them have ingredients such as coconut milk if you're lactose intolerant. There are even some vegetarian recipes included as well, like the meatloaf. Also, the recipes that call for ingredients such as bison work well with other meats. I tried one with beef and it cooked up wonderfully!Also, as another reviewer mentioned, the Nuka-Cola recipe was more generic than the 17 fruit flavors the game states it has. I wasn't expecting to add 17 different fruits into a drink recipe anyway but there's really only a handful of citrus and cinnamon flavors that come through to differentiate it from regular cola. The Nuka-Cola Quantum recipe seems better in this regard since there's also fruit punch and pomegranate included. Aside from that the drink recipes seem to be tasty, and there's a nice amount that are non-alcoholic as well. I got what I expected and I didn't find the content of the book to be out of setting. For what it is (a Fallout-branded cookbook) I think the author did an excellent job and I've enjoyed flipping through it just to read the notes. If you're either a fan of the game or just a chef looking for some unique spins on recipes (the chili comes to mind) then this is a must-have. Looking forward to the Elder Scrolls one as well!

Love it. Great recipes with detail instructions and pictures. I think it is a must for Fallout fans.

I'm a fan of Fallout, but I also like to go the extra mile to make great food for myself and friends so this book was perfect. The theme isn't where the only selling point, the food in this book is genuinely terrific. Rosenthal did a great job making neat themed recipes that taste great and fit the aesthetic of the franchise. The baked goods are sweet but balanced, and even simple recipes liked mashed potatoes use some unique techniques to get some extra flavors that I hadn't considered before. Whenever I want to make something special for my family or friends now, I will often find myself referencing this book simply because you don't need to know the games in order to enjoy this food. P.s. I love the chocolate cookies, definitely give them a try if you get the book

Quick review:-Easy cooking skill level-Affordable meals-Beautiful layout and images-Many recipes can be altered for vegetarian/sugar-free/gluten free with some practice-This cookbook is not focused on dietary needs. It is; however, super fun, beginner & budget friendly!The book arrived in perfect condition and it's a lovely item for Fallout fans! Sometimes I've gotten themed cookbooks for other things and have been disappointed by the simplicity or straight out failed recipes, but this cook book did not disappoint!I will say that if you're looking for cookbook with sugar-free, keto, vegan or any other type of diet restriction friendly recipes this isn't quite the book for that. I do like that it says in the first page that you can adapt these recipes which I agree with. It doesn't do that alterations for you, but really with which practice you can change any recipe to fit your needs.This book has some unique recipes that I've actually never seen before like the Scotch Eggs (Brahmin Fries). It's been a fun way to try to meals and get some more practice in the kitchen. What I love, love, love are the pictures for each recipe! I am a visual person and I like to see what something is supposed to look like and it's more attention grabbing making me more likely to want to make something.

-Very simple recipes, nothing special but it's still fun to cook them. Anyone can follow these recipes regardless of skill.-Great presentation. There's a full page image of the finished product with the recipe next to it.-The book it self is a decent quality hard cover bookCons-The only real con I have isn't with the book, but how it's shipped. It should have been shipped in a cardboard wrap similar to other larger hardcover books I've bought online. Unfortunately, it was shipped in a simple padded envelope so when it arrives all the corners were banged up and bend in every direction. I guess it adds to the wasteland vibe? I still would have liked to get an undamaged book.