There is nothing like a hearty bowl of soup to take the chill out of a cold rainy or snowy day! Hearty Slow Cooker Soups & Stews is an excellent recipe book! I love to be able to make dishes in my slow cooker -- to come home to a meal all ready to eat!The recipes in this book are well-written and easy to follow. There is nothing left to chance. I really like the fact that the recipes contain ingredients that are readily available, and in most instances I already have in my cupboards! I also really like the variety of recipes. Today I made the Butternut Squash Soup -- easy to make and simply delicious! But I also plan on making this week the Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup -- and I know that my family will love the Italian Sausage and Bean Stew!I also enjoyed reading the tips and information provided by Mike and Molly before each recipe. I felt like they were right in my kitchen as I cooked and it made this recipe book really fun to read!