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From hors d'oeuvres to eight complete dinner party menus, more than two hundred kitchen-tested recipes for a dozen major holidays contain little or no fat and lots of flavor. Original. 75,000 first printing. IP. ... Read more

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"Fat-Free and Taste Good Too"
Great book good pictures and easy to follow instructions, something to cook for each season.

A waste of money
If you know how to purchase fat free products like sour cream, then you certainly don't need this very boring and uninspired cookbook.

Great literature to really "chew on . . ."
I may soon be able to contradict my favorite coffee mug that sports the message "Skinny cooks can't be trusted."In "Fat-Free Holiday Recipes" I bought through Amazon, Sandra Woodruff, RD, did a fabulous job of creating good-tasting, fat-free replicas of unhealthy foods that have made our holidays "special" most of our lives.She offers menus, with easy to follow recipes that include basic nutritional information, clearly delineated.Best of all the ingredients resemble cooking instead of "lab experiments" that call for expensive, exotic ingredients my grocer never heard of.(I'd rather spend my time cooking and eating delicious food that searching far and wide for eye of newt that "makes all the difference.")John Winchek's very droll illustrations had me chuckling right away but John Strange's photography had me visibly drooling down my chin and checking for ingredients without delay.Some cookbooks are "great literature," but this one is also a superb guide to help stave-off "deprivation" 365 days per year, no matter what "the doctor orders."

An excellent and beautiful addition to your cookbook shelf
This book is so useful.Every recipie lists the fiber, calories, and fat content.The pictures are beautiful and the recipies I've made have all been delicious.Creative use of herbs and seasoning and alternateingredients take the place of fat.The roast turkey with a variety ofstuffings is great.I don't cook turkey any other way now. ... Read more

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When the joys of the season are upon us, wouldn't it be great to enjoy them for once? Best-selling author Diane Rossen Worthington offers all the secrets for entertaining with no stress, just lots of style. Essential equipment, suggestions for setting up an in-home bar, great homemade gift ideas, knowledgeable wine and cheese pairing notes from wine expert Peter Marks, and plenty of simple and simply delicious menus cover any occasion from Rosh Hashanah to Thanksgiving to New Year's. From drinks and appetizers to entr es and desserts, each festive recipe is designed to reduce prep time and streamline cooking techniques, so hosts can spend more time at the party and less in the kitchen. ... Read more

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Great recipe book
I specifically looked for this book after I had tasted several recipes from it prepared by a friend.The items she cooked were absolutely delicious and looked really good to and I couldn't wait to buy the book for myself.Now that I have the book, I can see that the recipes are easy to prepare and I'm really looking forward to trying them out.

Outstanding cookbook for the holidays and more
This is a great cookbook.Last night we went to a Christmas party and brought three of the appetizers from this book and everyone stood around the table until they were gone.We tried the Spicy Sausage and Chicken Liver Pate and it is the best I have ever had.Since the recipe made a large amount, the author suggested freezing extra in ramekins so I have a few ready for the next event.The Citrus Marinated Seafood was beautiful and elegant and very fresh tasting.The Baked Brie was extremely easy and turned out better than other baked bries I have done because it was just warmed for seven minutes.I have been so happy with everything I tried.The recipes are well thought out and the notes the author has included are always very useful.I am going to work my way through every recipe;the book is great for everyday cooking also because none of the recipes are difficult.I think this book is a gem and I am so glad I found it.I highly recommend it.

Seriously Delicious!
Incredible and delicious recipes are found in this book. I happened to pick it up for $5 at a store's endcap and what a steal! I had read the two Amazon customers' 5-star reviews as well before using the book, and now I'm also submitting my 5-star review to confirm them! I loved her advance preparations section which immensely helped with time management leading up to the big holiday. And also loved her suggested Holiday menu plans and tips.

When some of my proper relatives came over for Thanksgiving, they promptly lost their manners. They asked us if they could tear at the turkey before anyone else. We had left the roast open on the dining table to cool. haha. Then as soon as we brought each dish out they started to ravage at it like madmen and there were much oohs and ahhs about the taste of each dish. No complaints whatsoever. This recipe book has seriously elevated our Thanksgiving to the nth degree. Thanks Diane Rossen Worthington, you're simply awesome! Here are the dishes we made and all of them were excellent: Baked Brie with Toasted Almonds and Cranberry Glaze, Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates, Spicy Jalapeno Cornbread, Perfect Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce with Satsumas, Roast Turkey with Maple-Balsamic Butter Rub, Cornbread, Oyster and Red Pepper Stuffing, Brisket with Figs and Butternut Squash, Pan-seared Sea Scallops with Tomato-Vodka Sauce and Apple Clafouti. We're now looking forward to using this book for our Christmas in a month!

Delicious food for entertaining at many fall and winter holidays.
You buy this thinking you are just going to simplify your life, but the food is REALLY good.I thought "holidays" might only mean Christmas, but it also included Halloween, Hanukah, Thanksgiving, New Years, so you can entertain for many audiences with effort concentrated on a few good ingredients.My personal favorite recipes, in no particular order, were Polenta with Butternut Squash and Chestnuts (which the author suggests you could stir Marscapone Cheese into); Baked Pasta with Tomato, Red Pepper, and Sweet Italian Sausage; Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Caramel Sauce; Cranberry and Pear Custard Crisp; and Pumpkin Waffles.There is a tremendous variety.The recipes give you a lot of bang for fewer ingredients and invested time than you would expect given the results.Many recipes have notes on how to prepare all or part of the dish in advance and variations that you could try.There are also menu suggestions in the front using recipes in the books, so that you could have a very successful dinner party, cocktail party, etc. only preparing a few dishes.I found it avery enjoyable cookbook.

Seriously Simple Thanksgiving
I bought this to simplify a Thanksgiving dinner for twenty we were cooking in a rented house with unknown kitchen supplies.Every dish turned out great.The recipes are simple, but the results look and taste like things that require far more effort.Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Whether your tastes run to the traditional or more adventurous, this Thanksgiving can be the tastiest one ever with the help of this Williams-Sonoma cookbook. From first course to last, cooks will find everything they need for a delicious holiday gathering. ... Read more

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thanksgiving book
This is a helpful book, especially if you haven't "done" thanksgiving before. A great primer for everything you need to know (how to make stock) and a glossery of terms in the back plus lots of great recipes.

The Unexperienced's Secret Weapon for Thanksgiving Cooking
I am writing this the day after Thanksgiving. The first Thanksgiving for which I was entirely responsible myself. I don't cook, I'm the "order takeout" type of person. So you can imagine the jitters I had when facing the challenge of what to cook for the first Thanksgiving at my house.

Thankfully, Williams Sonoma's Thanksgiving recipe book saved the party. Not only saved it, but made it a huge success. The recipes were laughably easy and most of all very quick to make, yet everything I fixed had a definite festive touch - not your everyday homecooking at all. The book features beautiful color pictures of all dishes, along with the clearest of instructions for even the most unexperienced cook like me. There are plenty of recipes to chose from - from simple to more sophisticated, from traditional sweet potatoes and green beans to more unusual side dishes, but all are very manageable. However, not only side dishes are listed here. There are various turkey recipes to chose from, as well as desserts.

The book also addresses essentials like how to make turkey stock, gravy and cranberry sauce (I highly recommend the one with ginger and fresh grapefruit juice/zest!) and comes complete with recommendations for different menu courses from simple to elegant. Of course, there is also a section on recommended cooking and serving tools.

My summary: I have no experience whatsoever with cooking, but everything I made yesterday tasted simply delicious. Thanks, Williams Sonoma! I might be a chef after all!!! Now, if I could just decide whether my favorite were the yams with pecan nut topping, or the sauteed corn with chipotle peppers. Or maybe the Brussels sprouts with orange zest and hazelnuts, but who could forget the green bean salad with the caramelized onions and goat cheese...

Family Tradition
This book has become our family tradition for Thanksgiving. We like a traditional meal, and this book has all the foods we want to prepare with nice variations. Every year we pull it off the shelf and select recipes for the year. Along with plenty of recipes to choose from, it has all the vital information you need for Thanksgiving in a nice compact form. Turkey roasting times, carving instructions, checklists, and timing guides are all included. It is convienent to have all of the recipes in one book. Each year we cook some of the same recipes and we try a couple of new things. Every recipe has produced excellent results. Our favorites from year to year are the shrimp grapefruit cocktail, the sausage, chestnut and apple dressing, and the caramel nut tart. You will find everything you need from the turkey, to the cranberry sauce, to the sweet potatoes, to the pumpkin pie.

Family Tradition
This book has become our family tradition for Thanksgiving. We like a traditional meal, and this book has all the foods we want to prepare with nice variations. Every year we pull it off the shelf and select recipes for the year. Along with plenty of recipes to choose from, it has all the vital information you need for Thanksgiving in a nice compact form. Turkey roasting times, carving instructions, checklists, and timing guides are all included. It is convienent to have all of the recipes in one book. Each year we cook some of the same recipes and we try a couple of new things. Every recipe has produced excellent results. Our favorites from year to year are the shrimp grapefruit cocktail, the sausage, chestnut and apple dressing, and the caramel nut tart. You will find everything you need from the turkey, to the cranberry sauce, to the sweet potatoes, to the pumpkin pie. ... Read more

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Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. They can feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty moon cakes, build a miniature boat for the Dragon Boat Festival and a kite at Qing Ming, or share the story of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant warrior Hou Yi.
This stunning compilation from bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds and Leslie Swartz of the Children's Museum, Boston, is the perfect gift for families that have embraced Chinese holidays for generations--and for those just beginning new traditions.
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Great for little information behind the festivals, few recipes and activity for children
Stories, recipes and activities for:
Chinese new year
Lateen festival
Qing Ming
Dragon boat festival and mid autumn moon festival

The recipes are very light and in some cases, it is really just one main recipe, which in some cases are made by the family, but moon cakes? Really, moon cakes are bought than made these days!! Otherwise, I liked the story behind each of the key festivals,but for more recipes then go to 'chinese feasts and festivals'.However, this book does provide a little activity for children to make with the supervision from adults.

Living the Life of a Dragon
Hardcover edition. My mom bought this book for me after I wouldn't stop raving about it after checking it out of our local library.Chinese culture has always fascinated me and this book gave me an overall idea of the culture.Great recipes of traditional food, a variety of craft projects for kids of all ages, and tales of how the traditions started. It also includes an overview of Chinese holidays such as the Chinese New Year, the Dragonboat Festival, and the Festival of Lights. *Mom's footnote - My daughter was born in the year of the Dragon.

Wonderful Book!
We are in the long wait for an adopted sister from China and this book has been invaluable for communicating to our son what his soon-to-be sister's culture is like. It is beautifully illustrated and great for teaching him and preparing him for the holidays we will be celebrating. Very informative with great crafts and recipes. The festival introductions are great as well. We have actually made a few of the crafts. The puppet show was a huge hit!

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats`
This book is full of activities; stories and recipes--we will be using this book a lot in keeping the some of the traditions of China alive for our adopted daughter.

Excellent service.
The book arrived in a timely manner and in excellent condition as promised.Thank you. ... Read more

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Hometown Recipes for the Holidays invites you to pull up a chair to America's dinner table and enjoy more than 250 cherished family recipes, special memories, and dozens of beautiful photographs. You'll find the perfect dish for each of your favorite celebrations: New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Columbus Day, Passover, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, President's Day, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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Hometown Recipes for the HolidaysAmerican Profile
I really like the book and knew it would be great because American Profiles has a wonderful booklet in our newspaper every week.I love to cook and would reccommend this book. ... Read more

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Country Comfort: Holidays Cookbook pairs festive foods with the stories, memories, and traditions that make every celebration special. Whether you’re planning a menu for Christmas, Chanukah, Thanksgiving, or New Year’s, Country Comfort: Holidays Cookbook features over 100 time-honored American recipes that bring all the flavors of the holiday season to your dinner table.
 
Each recipe has been carefully crafted to highlight the delicious flavors in everything from plump and juicy cranberries to savory roasted turkey. Some of the comforting recipes featured in Country Comfort: Holidays Cookbook include Roast Duck with Apricot Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing with Apple and Sausage, Chocolate Almond Walnut Biscotti, Sweet Potato Latkas with Thyme, Roast Pork with Plums, Gingerbread Cookies, and so much more.
 
Country Comfort: Holidays Cookbook also includes:
• Tips on baking and cooking methods
• Ideas for homemade gifts
• A customized holiday menu planner
• And more…
 
Eating at home saves money, strengthens family bonds, and allows for creativity in cooking. Whether you’re a beginner who prefers easy-to- follow recipes or an experienced chef looking to expand your culinary horizons, Country Comfort: Holidays Cookbook provides a fresh and healthy update to seasonal celebrations and will bring new and exciting meal traditions into your home. ... Read more

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The stars of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee present their favorite dishes, entertaining tips, and party ideas for all the holidays of the year, with contributions from chefs who have appeared on their television program. Reprint. ... Read more

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Oh yeah!
Oh yeah...another winner by regis and kathie lee. This book is a good addition to your bookshelf if you're keen on entertaining, giving parties,or just looking for holiday tips. While most of their books are good, Ifoud this especially helpful since it even covered holidays and parties. Icame across many new and different ideas, not to mention ones that areeconomical and REALLY REALLY useful. If you've read all there is to read onthis subject, then this book is just another one of them, but if not, thenthis is a definite addition to your bookshelf. But either way, this book isalso a lot of fun,so you'll want to read it anyway.

Oh yeah!
Oh yeah...another winner by regis and kathie lee. This book is a good addition to your bookshelf if you're keen on entertaining, giving parties,or just looking for holiday tips. While most of their books are good, Ifoud this especially helpful since it even covered holidays and parties. Icame across many new and different ideas, not to mention ones that areeconomical and REALLY REALLY useful. If you've read all there is to read onthis subject, then this book is just another one of them, but if not, thenthis is a definite addition to your bookshelf. But either way, this book isalso a lot of fun,so you'll want to read it anyway. ... Read more

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Count on a jolly holiday, and a simpler one, too, with a little help from Kraft.

Over 200 quick family-pleasing recipes—and plenty of photos for inspiration—make the Best-Ever Holiday Recipe Collection the only cookbook you’ll need for the season.

Start with a deliciously spooky Halloween, then take advantage of memorable Thanksgiving and Christmas menus, creative cookies, decadent desserts and quick weeknight dinners.

The recipes are tested and approved in the Kraft Kitchens and take advantage of the quality Kraft products you trust, offering you tasty solutions for every holiday occasion. ... Read more

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Great Overall Cookbook
My 13-year-old son checked this out from his school library, and now I'm buying one.It is a wonderful collection of all types of recipes: snacks, quick meals, delicious desserts, side dishes even my kids will eat!Many of the recipes include ingredients I keep on hand, but the ingredients I don't keep around are readily available, even in my small-town grocery store.My teenagers can make most of these on their own, and even my elementary-aged kids can help.I highly recommend this book for busy families.

Great Book
I Love it! I love it! This is a great cookbook. It has wonderful recipes with ingredients that can be found in any grocery store.A great book to have in any cookbook collection. ... Read more

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not fancy but wholesome jewish oriented recipes from around the world
This was once of the first cookbooks I got to use and start cooking so many years ago. Since my family usually only had fish, Italian and mostly jewish meals (I am from New England) there were many things I never tried. Ithink the first one I tried was a Persianchopped lamb dish (very good) . Iwas hooked to try more. Choosing from the holiday or country recipes I tried a few more.I just tried the chopped chicken livers but it was a little bland so I took it to another level. Greece, North Africa and other countries are represented and they are good to getting started with.Each chapter also has some jewish oriented fact and information that relates to the holiday or the country. Good solid jewish recipes here. Looking for out of the way different from the ordinary well this might not be the one for you. But it is a good start like it was for me to get to know cuisines and jewish food from other countries. ... Read more

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The holidays are practically synonymous with rich, indulgent foods and luxurious meals that make lingering around a festive table extra special.But if you’re trying to lose or maintain weight on a low fat, low-calorie program, it can feel like there’s little to celebrate- and even less to eat.Turn the pages in this book, however, and you’ll quickly see that doing Atkins means you can continue to enjoy the most sumptuous foods at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve, while you trim pounds – or control your weight.

Atkins Holiday Recipes lets you dazzle your friends and family with spectacular starters, main dishes and of course, show-stopping desserts.With more than 70 eye-catching photos, you’ll be inspired to create a stunning spread that will have your guests singing your culinary praises well into the new year. ... Read more

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Yummy!
The Atkins have created yet again another beautiful cookbook. The recipes are delicious that holiday cooking for the low carber is a breeze. Most recipes will be well received even by those not on a low carb plan. Ingredients are easy to find the the results are really delicious. Add this one to your collection of low carb healthy eating cookbooks.

A top-shelf selection of low-carb options - not just for holidays!
If you're committed to the low-carb lifestyle, there is no reason to keep these recipes for holidays.I'm more interested in eating well EVERY day, and there are some lovely recipes in this book.Beautiful photography, nice quality paperback.The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because I wish there were more recipes for Phase I (which I sometimes have to stay in for a while when I "fall off the wagon"). ... Read more

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Holiday Recipes
Beautiful pictures and easy to follow instructions are just the beginning.Inside you will find recipes that are family traditions, and some that are going to be.Every Holiday is covered, but the Christmas recipes are the best.Christmas Season at our house begins with opening this book, and finding our favorites from last year, and adding new ones for this one.A must have if you do Holiday entertaining. ... Read more

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Featuring more than sixty genuinely American recipes, Holiday Fare combines the history and local flavors of Colonial Williamsburg's famed Christmastide festivities to create a culinary guide for the entire celebratory season. Stunning photography makes this compilation of mouthwatering recipes a feast for the eyes. Holiday cooks will appreciate the clear, step-by-step instructions ... Read more

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It's Wonderful!
Every recipe we have tried so far has been outstanding. Special kudos to the chef for the recipe for Buttery Yorkshire Pudding.Previously we had little success with Yorkshire pudding or popovers in our high Colorado altitude (6800 feet). This recipe was a genuine success, when baked in a heavy bundt pan. The entire book brings back fond memories of our many visits to Williamsburg, when we lived on the East Coast. It's not just for holiday time!!

Bought this for a gift.....
A bought this for a gift because my friend is a frequent vistor of Williamsburg. She loved the book, and it met all of her expectations. ... Read more

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Sure to get anyone into the Christmas spirit, this recipe book is a fun and easy collection of Christmas snacks--no-bake cookies, party mixes, and more. ... Read more

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Born of Italian-American parents, Helen Barolini rediscovered her culinary heritage when she married Italian writer Antonio Barolini and lived for some years in Italy. Festa is a year-long feast of memories and delicious, traditional Italian dishes-from St. Nicholas sweetmeats in December and perciatelli with sardines and fennel for March's St. Joseph's Day, to figs with prosciutto for summer's Ferragosto and pumpkin gnocchi for an American Thanksgiving in Italy. ... Read more

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NOSTALGIC
If you are Italian or just love Italian food the way its' suppose to be cooked, then this is the book to have on your shelf.. Original holiday and seasonal recipes are sectioned by the months which make it so easy to know what to cook, ie, Pasta con sarde a favorite of mine is here.

Festa: Recipes and Recollections of Italian Holidays
This book is a delight. A rich blend of personal memories and cultural food traditions.Emotions and flavors make it a pleasurable and moving read. I read a variety of topics and I think this book would enhance any library.

A favorite cookbook, yet more than a cookbook...
This lively book of recipes & remembrances of Italian holidays thoughout the year reminded me of my Sicilian grandmother's traditions.

Well-written, informative, & fun!I enjoyed reading it &actually use it from time to time. ... Read more

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2 professional chefs agree . .
I have a daughter and a son, who are both professioal chefs.They both requested this book for their birthdays this year.BOTH said they can look up a recipe on the internet, but are never sure it's really going to be exactly what they need.With this book and Jacques Torres' chocolatier reputation, they both said they felt safe using his recipes the first time out.

Wonderful book by a first class author and chef
Jacques has done it again. Tasteful recipes and wonderful information shared about each chocolate treat. He has been labeled a master for many years, but now I would say he has reached the levels of ICON.

Thank you, Chef, for sharing your life and recipes with us. Now the rest of the world can enjoy what has made so many around the world happy for so many years. Sure, the artistic appeal may not be the same, but a little taste is better than none at all.

yummy
I LOVE this book Easy to use and soo good
I have to pay $12. for a mix by him at the store which is good to have on hand BUT this works all the time and twice and the book is paid for!Love it

Exquisite recipes, pictures, and text
This book is a brilliant example of what a specialty cookbook should be.The text is written in a conversational tone, and yet delivers information that could take one years to learn in practice.

The recipes I've tried have been fantastic, the ones I haven't...well, it's only because there's only so much chocolate one can eat and still fit through the door. ;)

I borrowed this from the library, and within a day or two of reviewing and testing a couple of recipes, I knew that I would have to make space on my cookbook shelves to have this one as a permanent star in the dessert section.

A winning collection filled with innovations
From Paoched Pears with Chocolate Fondue to Fours Poches cookies, A YEAR IN CHOCOLATE packs in holiday chocolate classics for the entire year, adapting all the author's chef dishes for home cooks and offering over 150 photos of finished dishes. Home pastry chefs with a passion for chocolate will find this a winning collection filled with innovations not to be found in competing chocolate cookbooks.
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In Light and Variable, the reader is invited to join celebrated Oklahoma essayist and commentator Connie Cronley on a delightful romp through the calendar year. Honest, unpretentious, and laced with self-deprecating humor, the essays in this book revolve around special holidays or events, some of which you may never have heard of--Festival of Sleep Day, National Failures Day, and Blame Someone Else Day.

Against a backdrop of celebrations and seasons, Cronley marvels at subjects close to her heart: siblings from outer space, small towns, champion whopper-telling ex-husbands, rascally cats, rescued dogs, deviled eggs, know-it-all hair dressers, church squabbles, books and authors, gardening efforts run aground, flocks of starlings, women's history, cowgirls, and her own Cherokee heritage. Woven throughout are fragments of Emily Dickinson's poetry; a few essays about food (not surprising from a former restaurant critic), including a history of celery in North America; a salute to rhubarb; and recipes from Frank Sinatra and Oprah Winfrey.

Grab your hat and step into Connie Cronley's special world, where the mood, like Oklahoma weather, is always light and variable. ... Read more

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Wonderful
Connie Cronley takes me back to the Oklahoma I was born and raised in. I'm guessing we are about the same age, same Cherokee/Irish and lover of the old days. From her childhood to today she relates stories that will make you burst out laughing and/or bring tears to your eyes. Her wonderful use of the English language with terms like "domestic as a plate" to phrases so sophisticated she is a pure joy to read.

Get this book, read it, give it to your friends, and especially sisters if you have them. Then read it again.

A delightful read
Connie Cronley makes writing look easy. Her style, her sense of humor, and the way she takes the smallest things in life and gleans wisdom from them make this book a joy to read. In addition, we are treated to recipes fit for entertaining or a night curled up with a good book or movie.

Like her first, Sometimes a Wheel Falls Off, these essays give the readera sense of the places Cronley writes from--not only geographically, but emotionally. She is by turns thoughtful and funny, homespun and cosmopolitan. It sounds corny, but she makes the reader want to be a better person. ... Read more