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Helping readers to revive the honored traditions that have always been cherished and create exciting new ways to enjoy the holidays even more, this idea- and photo-filled holiday volume shows them how to decorate their homes beautifully, create attractive Christmas crafts and gifts, and cook festive, memorable meals and treats. ... Read more

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Traditional Christmas is Wonderful
This is one of the best Christmas books I have ever found.There is a second one called Traditional Christmas Two that is also very good. They have everything from decoration crafts and ideas to gifts that you can make to recipies for those holiday meals and intertaining.I had both books and lost them in a move and did not rest until I managed to replace them.They are great!

excellent variety, something for everyone
I love this book.It has something for everybody. Even people who don't think of themselves as crafty will enjoy this book. And there are so many fun things in it that I have found something that I didn't notice beforeeverytime I look through the book.And it has different skill levels too. There are projects you can do with the kids, or if you are ambitious, thereare detailed christmas villages you can make.Even the recipes for holidaycooking are fun and easy.If you want a good all inclusive book for theholidays this is the one.Another book I would recommend for the holidaysis "Old-Fashioned Christmas Favorites".It has great traditionsand recipes that are old time favorites that may have been forgotten.

Very Nice Book
Beautiful photographs.Instructions are easy to follow and supplemented with photographs.I was disappointed that the recipes emphasize use of the microwave oven.(We have opted not to have a microwave oven). They don'tgive parallel instructions for conventional ovens.Otherwise a great book. Everything from traditional to creative new crafts.I'm glad I bought it.

Great Christmas projects that are low cost and fun to do!
This book contains great ideas for christmas decorating, gifts, and cooking.Most of the projects are very easy to do and use things that you already have around the house, or from recycled material.This is a great book ... Read more

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Candies, cookies & pies, oh my!This is holiday baking at its best!Delight your guests with Candy Cane Cocoa, White Chocolate Holiday Mix and Cinnamon Roasted Almonds.Fill your Christmas gift trays with treats like Butter Rum Brittle, Lemon Balls, Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars, Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints and Macadamia Turtles.Finish off holiday dinners with a slice of pie - Caramel Apple, Cranberry Crumb, Fudgy Pecan and Lemon Meringue are just a few to choose from.Enjoy the tradition of holiday baking, delight in the pure glee your treats bring others and, best of all, bask in the praise bestowed upon you when there is nothing left but crumbs! ... Read more

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Southern Holiday Cooking is a 144-page collection of recipes for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts that celebrate the holiday season with Southern flair. The cookbook blends traditional Southern recipes with sassy style to enhance holiday festivities.

The 94 recipes in Southern Holiday Cooking are arranged by holiday event. The Open House Cheer section features a selection of nibbles perfect for a casual holiday celebration. Impress overnight visitors or wake up the family with breakfast bakes, fruit salads, and special drinks from Festive Brunch Gatherings.

The Traditional Family Feast chapter showcases classic Southern turkey, ham, roast beef, and lamb recipes for the holidays. For a more casual holiday dinner, try the smoky barbecue recipes in Holidays on the Grill. All the Trimmings includes a variety of side dishes, from potatoes to gravy to creamy casseroles. Sweet Table Celebrations presents recipes for Southern holiday cakes, pies, and bars.

Color photos accompany most of the recipes, and the spiral-bound cookbook lies flat when open for easy use. The durable cover is designed to withstand spills. Here is a sampling of recipes from Southern Holiday Cooking:
Hush Puppies
Festive Breakfast Casserole
Ham with Fruited Bourbon Sauce
Peppery Beef Rib Roast
Grilled Mesquite Vegetables
Sausage Gravy
Mini Praline Cakes ... 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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Unique Christmas Craft & Recipe Book
The Spirit of Christmas: Creative Holiday Ideas, Book 7, is a fun and unique idea book geared toward the craft enthusiast. In it are full-colored pictures and easy to follow instructions on a variety of themed crafts suchas Christmas tree ornaments, wreaths, trims, and related holidaydecorations.And, not to mention, a variety of holiday recipes for dinnersand different 'desserts'.

I enjoyed this book's enticing pictures andits easy-to-read format.It is divided into sections by theme;each crafttheme includes a Christmas tree and related decorations as mentioned above. All the decorations in each theme match or coordinate.The recipe sectionis also divided by themes (like food types.)

Overall, it is a creative,well thought out book that every holiday craft enthusiast should enjoy. ... Read more

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"Nigella covers just about all the quick bases in Express . . . this is a recipe collection that could get you through the holidays."
--The Washington Post

"The recipes are a mix of dishes that are quick to prepare and cook--so you can have your dinner out of the grocery bag and on to the table in half an hour or so--and dishes that are easy to prepare early in the day and then are simply left to simmer slowly."
--Good Housekeeping

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A very Nigella Christmas
I love watching Nigella's Christmas Specials and was thrilled when this book arrived.It is filled with great personal stories as well as beautiful photography.The recipes are easy to follow and the book has great tips for making a memorable holiday.

Top Notch Entertaining Resource Book
"Nigella Christmas" is not just a holiday entertaining book - it's a RESOURCE book.It's a book about many things.About how to be a host, how to break down a party, how to plan your menu, how to set up your service, how to lay your table, even how to create hostess gifts.It's a full-service "how to" guide.Without a doubt - this is one of Nigella's best efforts.Completely comprehensive, thoughtful and nostalgic.I savored every page.

As another reviewer has mentioned - it's not even just for the holidays.You can use this book for any occasion or any gathering.From something as simple as a family dinner to family reunion.You are covered.A few recipe highlights:
- Rolled Stuffed Loin of Pork with Ruby Gravy
- Bourbon-Glazed Ribs
- Aromatic Christmas Ham
- Panettone and Italian Sausage Stuffing

Yummy --- now, I'm hungry for the holidays! I really enjoyed all the extra craft / gift ideas - not to mention all the table setting imagery.Full of so many ideas - I can't wait to take them for a spin myself.

A great resource for your library -- I highly recommend.

Cheers!

Nigella is wonderful! And so is this book. . . .
First let me say that I was fortunate to be able to meet the wonderful Ms. Lawson on December 9, 2009 when she visited Houston:

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I already had all of her other books and immediately loved her casual style and easy take on cooking. Nigella Express I think is my favorite, particularly the Pollo alla Cacciatore, but I love all of the books. I made the Christmas Chocolate Cookies on page 206 twice, once on Christmas Eve, shortly before the yeast-free diet on January 4th. They really are easy to make and delicious to eat. I didn't have those holiday sprinkles, but ended up getting two containers of colored sugar sprinkles and mixing them--hey, it worked!

I also want a cup that says "Keep Calm And Carry On." I've got the sign posted on my desk at work.

Ms. Lawson's lecture stated that while she enjoys meeting fans and talking about food, it's simply out of a love of cooking and frequently, wanting to eat now. She doesn't like stressed out holidays, either--but who does? Read the book ahead of time, do a little planning, and you too can have a fantastic holiday that you can enjoy as well as your guests.

Now, is there any of that Choco-Chili left???

A cook book for life - not just for Christmas.
Like all my Nigella books, I have read this word-for-word, cover-to-cover. (I find them so readable and enticing - rare among my cookery books. The only other cookery writer I've come across who inspires similar devouring is Nigel Slater).
There are some beautiful Christmas-centric pages but I find that much of this book is useful all year. I keep returning to certain favourites on a regular basis. Trouble is, the calorific options are excusable in the midst of festive excess but a recipe for unwanted curvature when eaten all year. My waistline rues the day I discovered the Girdlebuster Pie. (Unlike my family and friends, who love it!)
If you love food, Christmas and serving up sumptuous delights, I'd certainly recommend this book.
Another Nigella triumph.

Gift Giving
I gave this as a gift to a friend whom I know is a fan of Nigella's, as am I. What surprised me about this title was how tacky the cover is (I ordered it on Amazon, then saw it in a store). Nigella is a wonderful writer and a good chef, and the other cookbooks of hers that I own (How to Eat, Domestic Goddess, Feast) are either designed in an understated fashion or very tasteful. I was a little embarrassed to have sent this. ... Read more

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Presents a selection of recipes for attractive holiday treats, including marionette cookies with arms and legs that move, a marzipan and chocolate-covered pine cone wreath, and a pumpkin pie covered with chocolate leaves. 35,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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Colette's Christmas, Colette Peters
She is an amazingly creative cake craftsperson.
Her instructions are good. The pictures are beautiful and do inspire!
It's nice to have decorating info that may not be available elsewhere.
I'm inspired and Christmas is nearing, so I am trying some not so involved but beautiful ideas!

A Christmas to Remember!
Colette Peters is a true artist.Her cakes, which I've seen in person, are remarkable.Her books are very thorough and concise.I am no artist, but I have made several of her cakes and they all turned out great!She is able to explain the cake-making process so that even I can understand how to do it.I have all her books and love them all! ... Read more

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A collection of heirloom recipes for delicious sweets--from gingerbread men to white wine fruitcake--for holiday entertaining and gift-giving. A bright red cover glows with Christmas warmth, and the green silk ribbon makes the book itself an irresistible treat. 50 4-color photographs. ... Read more

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This festive recipe collection features pies, cakes, and other after-dinner treats, along with inspiration for the Christmas season. Celebrate Christmas with this collection of holiday recipe books! Each 160-page paperback offers dozens of tasty ideas for Christmas get-togethers, along with inspiration for the season. At $2.97, they're perfect for stocking stuffers, gift exchanges, or personal use. ... Read more

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Barbour's Christmas impulse books are great for stocking stuffers, office gift exchanges, or personal enjoyment. These attractive, 160-page books on popular topics, priced at only $2.97 each, will appeal to a wide range of customers. Each book is interwoven with biblical inspiration, keeping the Christmas focus just where it should be -- on Christ.

This proven seller offers dozens of tasty, but easy-to-use recipes for Christmas dinners -- large or small. ... Read more

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Every year at Christmastime, Marnie and her twelve closest girlfriends gather in the evening with batches of beautifully wrapped homemade cookies. Everyone has to bring a dessert and a bottle of wine, but this year, it’s their stories that are especially important. Marnie’s oldest daughter has a risky pregnancy. Jeannie’s father is having an affair with her best friend. Taylor’s life is in financial freefall. Rosie’s husband doesn’t want children, and she has to decide, very soon, the fate of her marriage.

On this evening, at least, they can feel as a group the impulses of sisterly love and conflict, the passion and hopefulness of a new romance, the betrayal and disillusionment some relationships bring, the joys and fears of motherhood, the agony of losing a child, and above all, the love they have for one another. As Marnie says, the Christmas Cookie Club, if it’s anything, is a reminder of delight. ... Read more

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Engaging story....
This is a light-hearted story about several women who meet each year to exchange Christmas cookies and companionship.It was an enjoyable, engaging read.

Must read for romantics and bakers alike
This was such a fun book.Not only did it include a great story about women and relationships/friendships but it also included recipes for amazing cookies and facts about ingredients like ginger, sugar, vanilla and other things we put into our cookies.I love this book and can't wait to tell my friends about it.

Eh
I tried to like this book, but I just couldn't. The writing was flat and unoriginal, and the characters were uninspired. For female camaraderie, plus good writing, I would recommend The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs.

Three stars with extra sprinkles for recipes
Every year I read at least one new Christmas themed book.This year it was Ann Pearlman's The Christmas Cookie Club. Every year a group of women gather to exchange Christmas cookies and to relax and renew friendships.Marnie is the one who has put it all together from the beginning, the "head cookie bitch" as she describes herself.The day of the cookie party arrives and she is more worried about what the tests her pregnant daughter is undergoing in California will reveal, then about the party.And others coming to the gathering have their own worries, Rosie has decided she wants children, though her husband does not, Taylor has suffered financial devastation and does not want the others to know, Jeannie is devastated by a family betrayal and the fact one of the women in the group hid her own knowledge of the affair. The mother of Marnie's other daughterTara's "baby daddy is attending for the first time (the cookie virgin) and there is no way of knowing if it will all go well.
Each chapter is preceded by a short lesson on a vital cookie ingredient and a cookie recipe.Pecan Butter Balls are my favorite.The Christmas Cookie Club has a tremendous job trying to not only introduce more than a dozen main characters, but trying to intertwine their stories.Just as the cookies need varied ingredients to be a success, the point is made that friendships need the variety that many friends contribute and that a pinch of kindness, tolerance and forgiveness to be their best. I enjoyed this book and have enjoyed several of the recipes, but the book is not one I will reread again and again like Lee Smith's The Christmas Letters. Instead,Ipassed it on to another friend to enjoy.

Marnie was the main ingredient.
Marnie founded a "Cookie Club" that celebrates friendship, the holiday season and fantastic cookies. Annually twelve members meet to exchange cookies, bond and share part of their lives with each other. Woven with just the amount of recipes, interesting facts (about certain ingredients...cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, etc) and personal stories, the "Christmas Cookie Club" was a decent read.

Marnie, the main storyteller in the story is hosting the meeting while awaiting news from her pregnant daughter (who recently lost a child to a genetic disorder) concerning the results of her latest genetic test; reeling from the news that her 18-year-old daughter is pregnant by a rap artist named "Special" (aka Aaron); and debating if she should open her heart to another (younger) man (after losing one husband at a young age and marrying a philander). She tells each member's story, as they present their cookie, (which seems to be a symbol of what they experienced in the past year). Drug use, spousal abuse, cheating spouses, tragedy, financial troubles, betrayal, dating younger men, infertility, and other issues (that everyday people have), all prove to connect these women and create a story that was both realistic and heartwarming. With the essential ingredient, Marnie, the group proves to be what each of its twelve members needs in a time of crisis.

I also appreciated the incorporation of the relationship between Marnie and Sissy (Aaron's mother) and how they found common ground, [not only because their children were having a child], but because they both survived the tragic loss of a spouse, becoming widows at an early age raising young children. While I thought some of the Aaron storyline was stereotypical and at times fraught with the typical clichés (rebellious teen dates black juvenile delinquent), Pearlman eventually did show that their relationship was solidified by their mutual loss more so than their racial differences. Sissy

And finally, while I didn't think the premise of the book was terribly original (female solidarity and friendship), I did think the layout of the book merits mentioning. I thought that it was clever and creative. Each chapter began with a main ingredient, is followed by a recipe and then the story of the member who produced the cookie. And while at times you may become a little confused (about the characters because some of the plots were similar), I do think Pearlman accomplished what she intended...for each chapter to be a part of a recipe, with the final product being a decent read.
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A bountiful new collection of recipes and creative ideas, this cookbook combines Pillsbury expertise with this perennially popular subject to present more than 200 recipes, gifts, and ornaments to create the merriest Christmas ever. 60 full-color photographs. ... Read more

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Just O.K.
I have a slew of holiday cookbooks and this isn't one of my favorites.It's alright and gives some good eye candy to browse at.Also, I did prepare some of the recipes this Christmas and they were tasty but most of the recipes don't say "Christmas" to me.They seem like regular year-round foods. ... Read more

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Kiefer's compilations of holiday lore and Crosby's colorful photos reveal an array of Christmas traditions--from secret recipes, to lively tales and songs, to regional Christmas decorations. Full color. ... Read more

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Excellent holiday historical coffee table book
I first heard about this book on a PBS program and found a copy in a local bookstore.It is chock full of wonderful photographs, great recipes, and lots of historical information about Christmas from all around the state. I highly recommend this book as a holiday gift for any current or formerTennessee resident, or those that enjoy this type of book.

Beautifulbook depicting unique Tenn. traditions.
College in Maryville, TN showed me its unique culture and traditions I hadn't known in Chicago. They are so interesting are beautiful.The book brings it all back in its fullness and beauty. The photographs are real,and stories just from Tennessee. It's a wonderful gift for anyone who hasever lived in Tennessee.

Great!
I was plesantly suprised at the high quality, and the way Christmas traditions were presented. More than just another Christmas book, a great book about Tennessee, some wonderful recipes, and sentimental stories. Agreat coffee table book and a great idea for anyone who's from Tennessee ... Read more

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Wonderful Holiday Book
Being born and reared in NC is the best of all worlds - coast to mtns.This book is a wonderful pictorial glimpse into our State at the holiday season along with good recipes etc.I'm trying to find copies for "all my children".It is a joy at Christmas or anytime to peruse this book.

Vicki from North Carolina
The best Christmas book I've ever bought.The photos are beautiful, the recipes yummy, and the stories bring back many happy Christmas memories. My family and friends had fun looking at the pictures and saying "I've been there."

Wonderful Book!
With my father as the photographer (David Crosby), I highly suggest thisbook as a Christmas gift for anyone! I traveled with him on his photographyexpedition and the sites he captured are as they appear in the book;colorful and very alive!Ms. Kiefer does a wonderful job on books, andthis is only one of her three works of art.

A beautiful book - great for residents and NC wannabes!
This beautiful book is full of the sights (and smells) of North Carolina.If you've never been here before you'll be on the next airplane out.And if you're a native you'll know what you don't want to leave ... Read more

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For All Students This text highlights both the unique and the universal in the Christmas celebrations in France. The history of the traditions is examined and various activities give experiences with these customs.MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES. Offer instructions for working on craft projects, cooking traditional recipes, and more. CULTURAL HISTORY. Traces historical, religious, and secular roots, along with the folk arts associated with the holiday. FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Highlight distinctive, as well as similar, characteristics of Christmas in France.Beautifully illustrated in full-color, these texts highlight both the unique and the universal in the Christmas celebrations of the featured countries. ... Read more

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Disappointed
So I get this book thinking I would recieve a new book because I clicked "buy New". Well, not only is it not new, but it has an altogether different front cover than the one pictured, it has a scratch on the front cover and a bend and puncture hole in the back. It smells like an old library book too and is a bit yellowed. I spent 15.64 including S/H and don't think it's worth even half that price. Very disgusted. I contacted the seller and they replied "simply return it and we will give a full refund". Well, I SIMPLY don't feel like wasting more money mailing it back to them and taking the chance of the book getting "lost in the mail" and not recieving squat back. Will not do business with this vendor again.

Christmas in France
This book is a part of a series (another is Christmas in Germany).

This is a wonderful book showing the history and traditions of French Noel.This book mentions Reveillion (the Christmas feast), the Santons ofProvence along with the celebrations that are held outside of Paris.

Thisbook is excellent and I would recommend adding it to your library. ... Read more