'Sordid attempt to stay relevant': Kate Gosselin is slammed by online reviewers over new cookbook Love Is In The Mix

By Daily Mail Reporter

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Kate Gosselin may cook meals approved by her eight children, but the reality star's new cookbook has been getting panned by online reviewers.

The 38-year-old former star of Jon & Kate Plus 8 released her new cookbook Love Is In The Mix in September and the reviews on book seller Amazon.com have been mixed to say the least.

'This "cookbook" seems to be rehashed internet recipes along with rehashed old photos of her kids. It is a sordid attempt to stay relevant in the public eye and clearly a last-gasp attempt to cash in on the Gosselin name,' wrote reviewer Paige.

Critical reviews: Kate Gosselin, shown in September in New York City, has received mixed reviews over her new cookbook

Critical reviews: Kate Gosselin, shown in September in New York City, has received mixed reviews over her new cookbook

Other online critics also felt the recipes were not so original.

'What a terrible waste of time and money. Recipes seem to be recycled from the back of soup cans and internet recipe sites,' said reviewer Jason28.

 

Some reviewers also found the measurements included in the recipes too vague.

Mouths to feed: Kate, shown with some of her children in New Zealand in January 2011, released her new cookbook in September

Mouths to feed: Kate, shown with some of her children in New Zealand in January 2011, released her new cookbook in September

'The measurements are insane. 2 or 3 cloves of garlic? 2 or 3 cups of rice? What is it? 2 or 3??? I'm also a little disappointed in all the family photos. If I wanted a family album I wouldn't have bought this book,' wrote Amazon Lover.

'I’m not sure why this was even published, don’t waste your money,' wrote Brenda.

After a steady flow of critical reviews following the book's publication on Sept. 24, there have been some extremely positive reviews in recent days.

Reality stars: Kate and ex-husband Jonathan divorced in 2009 and he's now waiting tables at a Pennsylvania restaurant

Reality stars: Kate and ex-husband Jonathan divorced in 2009 and he's now waiting tables at a Pennsylvania restaurant

'Would definitely recommend it!!!! Love the intimate family touches, including the beautiful pictures of the kids....Good luck, Kate!!!! This is a winner!,' wrote Robin.

The book has yet to gain an audience and was ranked 10,039 on Sunday in Amazon's list of best sellers.

Viewers watched Kate's marriage to her 38-year-old ex-husband Jon collapse on their cable reality TV show Jon and Kate Plus 8.

Kate and Jon divorced in 2009 and she has custody of their eight children, twins Cara and Mady, and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Leah, Aaden, Collin and Joel.

Big family: Viewers watched the disintegration of Jon and Kate's marriage on the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8

Big family: Viewers watched the disintegration of Jon and Kate's marriage on the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8

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This whole situation, the implosion of this family, is so very sad

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I find it amusing that there are so many haters! Do any of you know how much it cost to raise not just multiple children but multiples, especially two sets? There is a huge difference! When raising any children you do what you can to raise them the BEST way possible. Do you also know the salary in PA for a RN? Fact: Average Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania: $62,000 a yr. She may not be the sweetest lady but she is honest and respectable, a far cry from what you see anywhere anymore!! It's so easy for someone to criticize and don't see what the true story is. Get over it and if you don't like what you see or hear turn your head and close your eyes! There are far more things to worry about in our world!!

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Right, because she didn't make any money from her TV shows and appearances...?

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I guess she shouldn't have been undergoing fertility treatments after already having twins. tough luck if she can't afford the other 6 children. some breeders are so irresponsible.

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I think once you're in the public eye, and making money , its hard for some folks to just get a 'regular' job ( in her case she is an RN ) and live a quiet life , raising your kids and doing the 9-5 . Unfortunately for Kate , I think the end is coming for being in the spotlight . Wasnt she even fired from the coupon show ? Kate, better activate that RN license!

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It's pretty hard to support eight kids on an R.N.'s salary, plus her ex husband is a boob who works part time as a waitor. She will milk the limelight for as long as humanly possible to squeeze the last nickle out of her fame.

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So her book sucks. She can get a job, get off her self centered butt and work. She used quite a bit money from the television show on herself! She's selfish. Travel, extensive plastic surgery & fake hair. And she bought herself a boyfriend, I mean bodyguard. I do not feel for her one bit.

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Whatever happened to Steve the boyfriend/bodyguard anyway? Why in the hellz would this nobody need a "bodyguard" in the first place? He must have sat around all day and twiddled his thumbs.

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she's been following bad advice for a number of years now. surprised the media is even paying attention to her anymore. then again the new jersey tanning mom still gets attention so maybe she is just taking advantage of what is considered news these days. a few years out of the spotlight would do herself and her family some good. she won't be able to generate money from her kids but isn't that the way most families operate?

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So easy to judge when you haven't walked a day in her shoes.

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'tis easy to judge when one throws themselves out into the public light. judging = voicing an opinion. hypocrite much?

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I saw a magazine article about Kate and her kids, recently. The children look well cared-for, happy, bright and well adjusted. I'm sure they have their moments, but this lady has done a wonderful job. Give her a break!

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She would've had a lot more money in the bank if she would forgo the expensive international travel and All those COSTMETIC SURGERIES. She is desperate to be on TV, staying relevant to todays consumer. It's ridiculous. Also, if you can't support your family without EXPLOITING YOUR CHILDREN, you shouldn't have had that large family to begin with

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Autum, for a New Yorker you certainly are not savvy to the way big production Co. Work when they have a "hit show"' there are no limits to the perks they will give to accommodate their "stars" of the hour. If a little cosmedic update is wanted that can be given.She apparently didn't have much done as her features did not change. Her trips are most likely paid for by people want to see her children/her as they loved the show. Could you do the job she has been left with? She went into this as a couple and the weakling ran off,she needs to be congratulated for stepping up to the plate as a strong Woman and Mother.

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Give her a break she's a single mother trying to support 8 kids by herself, and to the people who say she should go back to nursing, whose gonna watch the kids, not her jellyfish deadbeat ex, 8 kids and he decides to go live in a cabin in the woods, why isn't he being slated

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her kids are in school during the day. she can get a job during school hours. #noexcuse #dontfeelsorryforher

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Ugh, are you really using hashtags on this site??!

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almost any idiot can decide how much garlic they wish to use, or whether they want their recipe to contain more or less rice. It's not like she tried to pen the next great novel. Your comments cross the line DM.

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