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10 star Holiday favorite
This has become one of my favorite holiday books with many ideas we have actually used. Like making the Orange and cloves pomanders, elegant truffles, various garlands made of gum drops, braided ribbon, bells on ribbon, or small pine cones on ribbon.Something for just about anyone, who like us, celebrates a country or mountain Christmas. Great recipes and information on heirloom collectibles.
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From great-grandma's Christmas goose to tradition plum pudding, this treasury of more than 250 homespun recipes hearkens back to the days when the kitchen was the center of family life. Also includes stories, poems, and charming illustrations.Amazon.com Review
Rekindle the memories of an old-fashioned Christmas withThe Pioneer Lady's Country Christmas. With 250 delicious homeyrecipes for main dishes, desserts, pies, cakes, and beverages, it willadd sparkle and cheer to the holiday season. ... Read more

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Pure sweetness!
This lovely author is able to evoke the feelings that one longs to feel at Christmas.It's more than nostalgia.She draws the reader in with beautiful or whimsical poetry which, although old, is somehow not dated.We are treated to sweet photographs and prints chosen so well for the thoughts and feelings they stir in us.She opens up her home and those of her cherished relatives and friends, and gives the reader the experience of meeting and enjoying the quirks and wisdom of each of them.What a treasure to have stumbled upon!How many cookbooks are this rich?

Reads like a cozy nook.
My mother gave me this book for Christmas 8 years ago. I literally haven't put it down since! It not only contains recipes that were (and still are) cherished from a generation who knew what life was really all about, but the incidental tidbits of how life was lived long ago is absolutely priceless in this age when things are so inside out and everyone is looking for security and peace. The poems that were dear to the hearts of the depression era pull at the heartstrings, and the wonderful, descriptive details of families and friends that seemed to gather for any reason place the reader in that special time. The recipes are delicious and made with the easy-make-do-with-what-you-have confidence that our grandmothers prided themselves on.From Aunt Mabel's Cranberry Bread to Uncle Bud's Vinegar Pie, they're all recipes that would be welcome on any of today's contemporary tables. Granted, many of us wouldn't dream of making pie crust with lard....but one wouldn't hurt! If anyone has already read The Pioneer Lady's Country Kitchen, than The Pioneer Lady's Country Christmas is a must have for those collecting unusual and homey cookbooks. So stoke up the woodstove, grab a cup of hot chocolate and a cat for your lap, and read this book. You'll be transported to a wonderful memory!

Helpful and heart-warming
This is a lovely book.Recipes and crochet projects are interspersed with old-fashioned Christmas memories.The recipes are practical and delicious.There are cakes, pies, puddings and candies.This book made me want to get right up and start baking.It will go a long way to making this 21st century Christmas as old-fashioned as possible. ... Read more

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Merry Christmas from Kentucky is a wonderful collection of recipes perfect for the holiday season- or anytime.This book offers up easy-to-prepare recipes forfun-filled holiday festivities. ... Read more

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In this Christmas collection, the author has selected fifty of the best cookie recipes for holiday gift giving, decorating, and eating. It also includes a cookie baking calendar indicating which cookies can be baked in advance, ship well, and make the best decorations. Line illustrations. ... Read more

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Little book chock full of goodies
First of all, I hadn't read the dimensions of this book so if you order it, don't be surprised when this tiny little book (5" square) arrives!!! There are also no elaborate, beautiful glossy photos of the finished products inside.At first I was thinking I wasn't even going to keep it, being it wasn't the typical kind of recipe book I tend to steer towards. Well.....I started glancing through it, and found myself reading the different recipes, saying things like "hmmm", and "oooh", and "yum"!So...I guess before I get rid of it I should try out some of these recipes.From reading what others said about it, they rave about the wonderful recipes, so I guess it's time for me to get busy baking!

This book has EXCEllENT recipes, requested frequently
I plan to give this cookie book to all of my family and friends. It's excellent ... Read more

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Over 200 Christmas cookie & treat recipes. Chapters include Simply Divine Drop Cookies, Clever Cut-Outs, Best-Ever Bar Cookies, Old-Fashioned Cookies and more!Hardcover, 224 pages. ... Read more

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Another Wonderful Gooseberry Patch Cookbook!
This cookbook is just perfect for those of us who like to bake our own Christmas cookies!I am very pleased with it, and ordered another one to send my niece as a gift.She will enjoy baking cookies with her young daughter!

for all cookie monsters
Cookie monsters can add pounds JUST READING all these yummy cookies.Open the book and you will be in your kitchen within minutes, whipping up scrumptious treats for your family. ... Read more

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Enjoy the simple pleasures of a country Christmas. Brimming with new ideas, Farmhouse Christmas has old-fashioned recipes like country chicken pie, golden mashed potatoes, hearty beef brisket and sugar cream pie. Learn to make Grandma's hug quilt, share yummy gift mixes from your pantry and create homespun giftwrap. Filled with charming illustrations...it's a classic. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2") ... Read more

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Another Great Book wtih all the Holiday Trimmings!
Farmhouse Christmas is another great Gooseberry Patch Book filled with charming memories and excellent recipes sure to warm your heart and feed your tummy!

Learn how to make Oatmeal Molasses Bread, Sugar Cream Pie, and Country-Style Ribs or Mom's Chicken & Dressing!

Those of you who are not familiar with Gooseberry Patch, will be charmed by the stories, illustrations and suggestions for healthy and happy living put together by country friends, Vickie and Joann!

Farmhouse Christmas is another excellent volume in the Gooseberry Patch collection.

Great Ideas to Make a Christmas You'll Remember
This book is wonderful....reading it is like talking to a good friend about holiday traditions.There are ideas for homemade gifts such as pancake mix, cookies in a jar, ornaments, and keepsakes.The recipes sounddelicious and include items like an edible cookie bowl, Granny's Pot Roast,Caramel Apple Crisp, and Snickerdoodles.Build a fire, grab some hotcocoa, make some homemade gifts, and cook up some warm food for yourfamily....this one is a hit! ... Read more

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Seeking a new culinary delight for your friends and family this Christmas? Dozens of tasty (and easy) recipes are included. ... Read more

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Preparing delicious food to share with friends and family is as much a part of the season as enjoying the rest of the festivities, and everyone has their own traditions and recipes based around Christmas dinner.Cooking for Christmas features 50 festive recipes, including all the most popular Christmas classics as well as some exciting new dishes to liven up the holiday feast.Traditionalists can prepare roast turkey with all the trimmings, baked ham, rich Christmas pudding, and Christmas cakes, and the table can be invigorated with contemporary dishes such as Vegetable Gnocci and Cheese, Rice Strudel, Ruby Fruit Salad, and Grand Marnier Souffls.

Each recipe in this lavishly illustrated cookbook has been devised to ease the last-minute panic that so many experience as Christmas approaches.Most appetizers, for example, can be prepared in advance and assembled in individual portions for easy serving.

There is a chapter on cold buffets as well as tasty recipes to prepare over the holiday period using both leftovers and a variety of other foods that are likely to be on hand.A countdown to Christmas day is also included to help readers organize, prepare, and, most of all, fully enjoy each celebration.

Step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate the cooking techniques involved, and expert culinary tips are provided throughout to ensure fabulous results every time. ... Read more

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Not just for Christmas but all Year long.
I have a small group of favorite cookbooks I've kept over the years.I read a new one weekly, but have gleaned them down to a top ten on my shelf.I just met this book Christmas Day, 2005 at a dinner party, and I practically drooled over each page.It is now on my top ten list and graces the shelf of my "tried and true" favorites.

Novice christmas cooks
This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to impress guests by their Christmas cooking. Step by step with great illustrations. My guests actually think I am a good cook! All thanks to this book. ... Read more

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many famous Utah recipes are in this book
This is a great book for a cooking library.It has a wide variety of recipes from fancy to just plain good.Everything I have tried has turned out great! Even in an age of free Internet recipes, I am glad to have this book. ... Read more

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Come holiday time, there’s no better way to celebrate than by baking up some special cookies. In Christmas Cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse, mother-daughter bakers Kaye and Liv Hansen share their most enchanting cookies, from simple to showstoppingly beautiful. These irresistibly pretty cookies are perfect for snacking and gifting, decorating the tree, and, of course, leaving for Santa.

And they are definitely not your grandmother’s cookies! With both classic and creative flavor combinations and adorable designs, the Hansens’ cookies have been pleasing loyal customers at their cozy upstate New York bakery for years. Now they bring their customers’ favorite recipes home to you. Kaye handles the baking, imbuing the cookies with the traditional flavors of Christmas, like cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, but also more modern touches like coconut, chocolate, and pistachio. Her daughter, Liv, provides the artistic flair, using innovative techniques and plenty of colored (yes, colored!) chocolate to yield truly special cookie creations that look as good as they taste.

All of the Hansens’ best cookie creations are here, from simple roll-and-slice cookies to bars and cutouts, including Coconut Dreams, Chocolate Pecan Rounds, and Creamy Christmas Butter Cookies, as well as step-by-step instructions for making truly impressive decorations. Imagine a dazzling 3-D Christmas cookie tree decked with silver dragées, or a breathtaking gingerbread house. From chewy Apricot-Chocolate Triangles to tangy Lemon Drop Cookies, Christmas Cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse is a fanciful, fabulous take on everyone’s favorite holiday treat. ... Read more

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Beautiful book--eye candy (eye cookies?)
I love this book.I wanted to make beautiful sugar cookies. This book is just wonderful.I got it as a gift for my friends and we just can't stop looking at it.The photos are beautiful-one cookie per page and a description of how that cookie is decorated on the opposite page.I also recommend the companion book that covers cookie decorating for all seasons. There are not a lot of different recipes in this cookie book, but if that is what you are looking for try "Cookie Swap" by Julia Usher.We were absolutely thrilled with how our cookies turned out this year.Our friends and neighbors were so impressed!

NOT decorating ideas
I bought this book online thinking it was going to be cute cookie decorating ideas. The recipes are solid and it is still a good cookbook, just be wary that it is NOT like the Whimsical Bakehouse cake book.

The BEST cookies!!!
I think this is the best Christmas cookie cookbook - ever! Normally I might like one or two recipes out of a cookbook but with this one, you CAN'T go wrong! I did all my Christmas baking out of this book this year and they were ALL keepers! My husband took a bite of the pecan cream cheese pastry crescents (basically Rugelach) and immediately said, "Homerun!" The lemon crumble bars are the best I have EVER had ... the rainbow cookies will be made in my house every Christmas from here on out. I wasn't looking for a cookbook with ton of fancy decorating tips b/c there is no way I would have time for that. The rainbow cookies took a ton of time but where worth the effort. Most of the other cookies/bars were assembled/baked very quickly. Nothing seemed overly complicated but every one of the cookies was simply AWESOME!
I am buying several of these books and sending them to friends and family. If you are looking for the best cookie recipes you can find, buy this book! You won't be disappointed! I love that there is a huge variety of cookies in just this one book so I didn't have tons of computer print-outs or other cookbooks in my kitchen. Just this one slim book! It's perfect!

DISAPPOINTING
Cover cookie - NOT IN BOOK - NOR IS PRACTICALLY ANYTHING LIKE IT.Has some good 'cookie' recipes - however, bought it for state of the art style impressive decorating, as seen in upscale merchandise (like the cover picture) - also saw their 'cake' book - ALSO HAS GORGEOUS COVER - VERY LITTLE INSIDE ABOUT HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK.I would say it borders on false advertising.

Christmas cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse
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Recreate old-fashioned Christmas memories with foods from around the world. Readers and their families will enjoy making and tasting recipes first featured in The Christmas Annual.

The Family Christmas Cookbook contains not only interesting stories about each recipe, but also ideas for how to include children in preparing them and extra pages for adding family recipes or traditions. While bringing generations together, families can brighten the holidays with delicacies ranging from English Plum Pudding, Norwegian Sandbakkels, and Swedish Lucia Buns to Mexican Bunnuelos, Brazilian Lace Wafers, and African Kanya, all featuring updated recipes.

Published by Augsburg Fortress from 1931 to 1997, The Christmas Annual was a holiday favorite for thousands of readers. This year, start a new tradition with loved ones of all ages with The Family Christmas Cookbook. ... Read more

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Traditions Begin Here
This is a wonderful little cookbook of Christmas recipes from many ethnic groups. Each recipe comes with a little history and background info. The photos almost make you want to eat the page. I haven't tried all the recipes, but the ones I have turned out well. If you want to make some new culinary traditions for Christmas, this is a good place to start.

Good cookbook
Christmas is such a special time of the year. It's a celebration of Christ's birth, a time to connect with family and friends and of course, there's the yummy food.

Each recipe in The Family Christmas Cookbook is accompanied by a story or poem from Christmas: The Annual of Christmas Literature and Art that began in 1931 and was published for sixty-five years. The legacy begun those many years ago is continued in this global cookbook with recipes from around the world.

Smorekringle from Denmark brings memories of my Danish grandmother's kitchen at Christmas--the warmth, the fragrance of the food, the singing and storytelling. While making this delectable pastry with almond filling, read 'Blowing of the Yule.'

Coffee Braids are a sweetbread made with cardamom and originates from Finland. It's yummy and while devouring it, read the story Preparing for Christmas.

The Almond Torte is a meringue layer cake with chocolate frosting and almonds. It's mouth-watering good and originates in Serbia. The Serbian Blessing is beautiful.

And the Danish Ris Almande (sweet rice and almond pudding) gives me a rush of nostalgia for Christmases past. I want to return to my childhood and A Danish Christmas Eve Dinner. Perhaps this is a part of my heritage I can share with my grandchildren.

Oh, then there is Hogmanay Shortbread from Scotland, Sandbakkels from Scandinavia, Kourabiethes from Greece, Krumkake from Sweden & Scandinavia (one of my childhood favorites), Noche from Italy, Kanya (West Africa) and so much more. While you enjoy these scrumptious dishes, enjoy reading about the traditions and rituals of the countries where the recipes originate.

A delightful cookbook that will smack you in the face with your past--and you'll love every minute of it. Oh, and then there is the food. It's a good thing.

Armchair Interviews says: Another yummy addition to your cookbook collection.



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Paperback version not same as hardcover
I had this book pre-ordered and it arrived today.Boy was I disappointed.This is not what I was expecting.

Last year I saw the hardcover version of this book at a brick and mortar store but never bought it since it was Christmas time and I had other things to spend my money on than the book.I did, however, take a picture of the cover with my cell phone to remind me to look for it again sometime.

When I saw that Amazon was having the softcover version coming out, I was thrilled and pre-ordered it (without a picture being shown of what it looked like but the title was the same) since the hardcover version does not show up in searches on Amazon.Now that the softcover has arrived with a different cover, I flipped through the entire thing and am extremely unimpressed.I really only need one really good idea to spark me to buy one of these types of books and as I looked through the pages I was miffed to not find a single one.I did another look through thinking perhaps I had missed something.Nope.Then I flipped to the front page of the book to find this softcover version is an "abridged" version of the hardcover (that I didn't notice anywhere in Amazon's description).Apparently whatever enticed me in the hardcover version did not make it to the softcover.

The food stylist for a couple of the dishes featured should be fired.The food looks like it was sitting out for a few hours before the picture was taken.

This book is not for me.It has lots of recipes and tabletop pics, but nothing "special" that I haven't seen before.Nothing that inspired me.Lots of mantel pics that didn't make me want to recreate it in my own home and basically no "flash."Seriously, if I picked this book up off the dollar table at the store I wouldn't have bought it because there is not a single idea in it that sparks my interest and like I said before, I only need one for me to be happy with a purchase. ... Read more

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The Awesome Story as Seen Through the Novelist's Eye-

It is a dramatic true tale of a young man and his love; the pain of perceived infidelity; a long, difficult journey; a young girl's painful delivery in a distant town, alone without her mother by her side to comfort and guide her; and a couple's eventual settling in a village named Nazareth. All during a time of political and moral upheaval in a tiny country whose importance on the world scene continues to this day.

Bringing to life this human drama, Janette Oke shows how every twist and turn was guided by the hand of the Divine. The result: the powerful proof of God's overwhelming love, and the most catachysmic event in history!

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Excellent!
Simple written, filled with joy and love, good to read with the family during Advent season to get ready for the birth of the child God. Seller is very professional, fast shipping, excellent packing, book in great conditions, but the best is their goal and good cause. Their prices are the best bargain I have seen so far. Extremely reasonable shipping. Please, look for them in the internet and buy from a great variety of books. You will feel proud knowing that you are helping a good cause and having a great book to read in your hands for the best price you can imagine.

A new way to look at the Christmas story
This is a great book to own because it gives you new perspective on the Christmas story.If you are a writer you will enjoy how Janette breaks the story down into all of its' parts. ... Read more

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This complete holiday guide features approximately 60 recipes and 40 projects to help readers create a delightful holiday for family and friends. Color photos, clear instructions, and helpful, step-by-step illustrations make it easy to create wonderful Christmas traditions. ... Read more

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Outstanding recipes! So glad to have found a copy.
Had read this cookbook while visiting my mom, and loved the recipes and decor suggestions. Was so happy to come home and find it on Amazon, at a great price! Will be using the book a lot this holiday season!

Holiday Recipes From Breakfast to Late Snacks--Must Try!!
I first checked this book out from the local library and picked out a few recipes to try for Thanksgiving prior to the Christmas holiday parties.I also took it to my mother for her to look at.She began writing down page numbers of recipes she want copies of too.After trying several of the recipes, which for the most part, were very easy, I decided I wanted this book in my home for year round entertaining.The craft and decorating ideas are also wonderful.I especially liked thetomato cage Christmas trees.It was simple to make and when I showed my friends they couldn't believe it--you have to see the pictures in the book to appreciate how simple and elegant they are and so inexpensive to make.For your holiday entertaining I strongly recommend this beautiful book. ... Read more

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Colonial Williamsburg is famous for the wreaths and other exterior and interior decorations that adorn its houses, shops, and exhibition buildings at Yuletide. This how-to book contains directions for making forty-two beautiful decorations including an apple cone and an herb wreath. Step-by-step drawings and thirty-five color photographs show how to create each decoration at home ... Read more

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Lovely, Natural Christmas Decorations
I've used this book over and over to decorate my home at Christmas with Southern style arrangements.Demonstrating these techniques for garden clubs and at libraries, I always found a ready audience for this and it was really easy. I learned it all from this book.
The supplies are easy to gather (pinecones, apples, oranges, holly, greenery, wire, ribbon, etc.).The results are spectacular.Your arrangements will look very professional!
Each page shows four or more drawings showing the steps for attaching the pieces to make a different decoration.It shows various wreaths, table decorations, swags, roping, corner accents for doors, mantel decorations and an herb kissing ball.
If you ever visited Williamsburg at Christmas, you will want to recreate these beautiful arrangements in your home.This website gives you an idea of the variety you can create:
http://www.history.org/christmas/dec_doors.html

Excellent presentation and accompanying text.
I have seen this book at the publisher's and it is outstanding.The photographs are exceptional and the descriptions well composed and pertinent. You have, however, left out the name of the CO-AUTHOR, MaryMiley Theobald. I hope you will correct this as both professionals workedlong and hard to assemble the edition. ... Read more

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From party mixes to fancy hors d'oeuvres, here are dozens of recipes suitable for any holiday get-together. ... Read more

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If you love of Christmas you'll love this book
I love Christmas!I love Mary Engelbreit! I love this book! If you love Christmas and the old fashion, wonderful views of christmas that Mary Englebreit presents in her drawings you will have to purchase this book. Viewing the full color pictures of all the great ME drawings will transportyou to another place... back to the Christmases as a child - filled withwonder and awe of the simple things that mean so much.

Enjoy this book...Have a very Mary Christmas! ! ! ... Read more

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Over 60 of our favorite Christmas recipes, with handy tips. Purse-friendly size make meal-planning on the go easy.Durable softcover, 128 pages. ... Read more

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RECOMMENDED!
Another favorite Christmas recipe book to add... can't get enough Christmas recipes - try this out and share with friends!

our favorite christmas cookbook
Gooseberry Patch delivers again.A wonderful, exciting little Christmas cookbook.I have already started trying the recipes and it's only September! ... Read more