Both an entertaining collection of recipes (which quickly become stories in themselves) and a fascinating slice of life from a century ago. Egg yolks are yelks, there are not one, but two mock turtle recipes that require the scalding and cleaning of a calf’s head (don’t ask about the tongue) and everything is cooked over fire- live, wood-burning fire.
from the foreword by Annie B. Copps, Senior Food Editor, Yankee magazine
spring 2007. 111 pages.
Heartfelt + handmade = the perfect gift. In Simple Gifts, Jennifer Worick offers step-by-step instructions for creating easy and inspired handmade gifts that won’t break the bank. Learn how to stitch a wine bag for your favorite foodie, sew pajama pants for a tried-and-true friend, roast coffee beans for an office pal, or felt a ring for your sweetheart. Also included is Jennifer’s helpful, witty advice on choosing the right gift for anyone-man, woman, or child-and how to wrap up your present with style.
From a sweet knitted apron to a hand-embroidered handkerchief, personalized note cards to soothing natural lip balm, a quilted baby blanket to a manly wooden toolbox,these heartfelt, handmade gifts are certain to wow and touch your loved ones.
In this book you will find 49 of the most remarkable luxury homes on the market today. Styles vary from Old World Mediterranean, Modern Spanish to Contemporary Coastal. Sizes are from 2,500 to 6,800 square feet of living area. Each home is a study is superb architectural detailing both inside and out. Floor Plans feature the finest comforts and amenities you can imagine. If your looking for the “sweet life”, you’ll find it within the Sater-designed homes in this book! 60 pages of full color interior photography, 112 pages of exciting home plans.
