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Sophie and her brother are excited by the arrival of Hanukkah, and they happily clean the cottage and shine the Menorah as their gift to the family.But when their mother shares her worry that they do not have enough cooking oil to last eight days, their father tells them the story behind the holiday celebration and the miracle of the oil.Inspired by the story, the family creates its own Miracle Jar and watches the oil disappear as they enjoy the special food that each day brings.The family's hope and faith is confirmed when a last wipe of the cloth produces enough oil to prepare the eight day's treat. ... Read more

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Good Hanukah Books
This was a very good book for anyone who wants to know the background of Hanukah.I found this to be informative for both myself and the children I taught in Sunday School.

The Miracle Jar
This story takes us back to the shtetl, where family finances are difficult and tasks that children can do are as valued as gifts that cost money. The setting is the home where a young family is preparing for the holiday of Hannukah. The book takes place during winter, where logs in the fireplace and in the stove are the source of warmth as well as the center for cooking. Colorful watercolor drawings accompany the retelling of the historical Hannukkah story. The children sweep the house and polish the brass Hannukkiah as their contributions to the holiday. The mother here, however, has a problem that parallels the story of the ancient Maccabee victory. It is not possible to go to the store because of the weather, and she is running very low on oil. Her hope is that through some miracle she will have enough cooking oil to make the family its traditional holiday treats for the entire eight days. She is able to save oil left from her cooking each day in what the family labels "the miracle jar". For seven days she is able to achieve her goal, but there is no oil left for the eighth day. Through her ingenuity, she is able to delight her family and give them the eighth day treat. The family members' love for one another and the colorful illustrations are important attributes of the book. However, the eighth day miracle is underwhelming, and as a result the climax of the book is disappointing. In addition, for some reason, the editor allowed the inclusion of the following puzzling statement explaining the reason for Hanukkah gelt: "These coins are to remind us that after Maccabee became an independent state, they proudly minted their own coins instead of using those of the Syrians." Reviewed by Marge Kaplan

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Though it's the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel's family won't really be celebrating until next week. But Rachel wants to celebrate now, so she comes up with a good idea: while her parents do errands, she'll visit her neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and they can make latkes together. The two head into Mrs. Greenberg's shiny, tidy kitchen and begin grating the potatoes. But Rachel's gratings slide off the table and onto the floor. Before long, Rachel has dropped an egg, spilled the flour, and dribbled the oil. Mrs. Greenberg is exhausted, Rachel's mom and dad are horrified, and Rachel is afraid she's ruined a friendship by making this terrible mess. She is relieved and delighted to find that Mrs. Greenberg thinks it's a wonderful mess--her house hasn't felt so lived-in in years! ... Read more

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One of my son's favorite books!!!
This book is charming, my kids love it!!! My older son loves to read it to my younger and they read it like old Jewish ladies. Fun book!

Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah
My granddaughter, who is only 2 1/2, loved this book, when her father read it to her.

Messy and lots of fun!
My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves this book. I have read it to her over and over and she keeps asking for it again. I highly recommend it! It has a wonderful message and is funny at the same time. A great book to read for Chanukah.

holiday fun!
When Rachel visits with her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Greenburg, what a messy adventure it becomes! For all the children who make a mess when trying to help and all the adults who keep their patience with them. Cote's colorful illustrations make this book a favorite.

Great book - great for older kids too!
I bought this book recently, and I read it aloud today for my son's 3rd grade class, and they all LOVED it!!!Even their teacher laughed along with the story, and all of the kids loved each page as things got messier and messier!!! It's a really sweet story with beautiful and colorful illustrations.Definitely goes older than grade 1!!!My 8 year old and a classroom full of 8 & 9 year olds loved it!!!! ... Read more

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SET THE MOOD...ENJOY THE FOOD! "Cookin' Up A Country Christmas" combines the culinary and musical worlds seamlessly.The cd features 14 country music superstars performing definitive interpretations of their favorite Christmas songs. Each performance was carefully selected in order to perfectly complement any and all of the country-style holiday menus contained in it's adjoining 70 page cookbook.This cookbook features complete, original menus with recipes created by America's most influential and prominent super-star chefs including best-selling cookbook author, Stephan Pyles.Pyles cookbook, "The New Texas Cuisine" was nominated for "Cookbook Of The Year" by The Julia Child Cookbook Awards and is currently in its fifth printing.

THE COOKBOOK

5 Superstar chefs have created complete country-style holiday menus featuring over 70 pages of extraordinary, easy-to follow recipes designed specifically for home holiday entertaining. Our award winning roster of chefs head the kitchens of our country's finest restaurants.

Stephan Pyles - Star Canyon,Kevin Rathburn - Nava,Claudia Fleming - Gramercy Tavern, Mark Spangenthal - The Screening Room,Guillermo Thomas - Capitol Grille.

THE COMPACT DISC

14 music superstars perform definitive interpretations of their favorite Christmas songs. Each performance was carefully selected to perfectly compliment the spirit of the menus and create the ideal ambience for the preparation and enjoyment of your Christmas celebrations for years to come.

What Child is This? - Vince Gill,Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Trisha Yearwood,Santa Claus is Back In Town - Dwight Yoakam,First Noel - Kenny Rogers,Joy To The World - Dolly Parton,It Wasn't His Child - Sawyer Brown,Away in a Manger - Tanya Tucker,Jingle Bells - John Denver,It Must Have Been The Mistletoe - Barbara Mandrell,Silent Night - Crystal Gayle,The Christmas Medley - Steve Wariner,Pretty Paper - Willie Nelson,Til Santa's Gone - Clint Black,O Holy Night The Judds. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Child Life, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 691 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Hanukkah.
Publication: Child Life (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: 81Issue: 8Page: 8(2)

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Cooking 2 Live: Recipes & Memories-A Holiday Collection celebrates the marriage of taste & nutrition with a wide variety of Thanksgiving & Christmas dishes all made with natural, healthy ingredients. This collection of traditional recipes, combined with Christmas stories from around the world, make this a must-have book for all. Helpful hints, tips for baking turkey & dressing, desserts galore, and pages for personalizing make this collection inspiring & unique...A truly delightful Christmas gift. ... Read more

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Easy step-by-step recipes for Christams cakes, biscuits and sweets that can be given as gifts, hung on the Christmas tree or simply eaten and enjoyed. Lots of wrapping ideas, including festive gift boxes and tags. Colourful illustrations and mouth-watering photographs throughout. Ages 4+ ... Read more

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Excellent Christmas recipe book for young and old
This is an excellent book for Christmas recipes for young and old...easy to follow and all taste great..wonderfull images and great recipes..highly recommended ... Read more

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This revised and updated edition of Season's Greetings isevery cook's source for unbeatable feast, fete, and Yuletide fun. ... Read more

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Nice book, layout could use some work
Season's Greetings is a cookbook for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. It has classics from Roast Turkey and Gravy to fruitcake. It also has unique recipes such as Cranberry Cream Pie, Thai-Inspired Turkey salad to Banana Chocolate Chip Scones. So far I've made the Peach fruitcake and found it quite divine.

I didn't care for this book's layout. Recipes are placed in 3 descending columns, and are slightly difficult to read. I also would prefer more pictures of the various dishes, and at times the recipes didn't seem to fit the particular holiday or seemed rather generic.

Overall, though this was a good book, well worth picking up for the Fruitcake recipe alone.

Excellent as are all her books!
Not only do I now have all of Marlene Sorosky's books, but I took cooking classes from her for several years prior to her writing.Her main objective was to do ahead so as to enjoy time spent with guests.Accomplished!Marlene Sorosky's Cookery for Entertaining

cook book review
I have owned this Holiday cookbook for at least 10 years
and it's fantastic.I am now buying a copy for my parents
'cause they are hooked on a couple of recipes and want their own copy.

Food for lady who has no time to cook
I bought this book on sale due to the food pictures in thebook.A person who love cooking usually can tell if the author isgood by looking at the pictures of the final product.What attracted me to get this book was her recipe for pick up drumsticks.That is the most simple recipe I had seen for baking up drumpsticks that looked like they were fried.Other ideas in the book are also great and time saving.Our church always having special holiday dinner or special dinner gets together for rivival meeting nights, etc.It is so hard to finds people who are willing to cook for such large audience.This is a life saver for ladies who are in charge of the food for those special occasion, even for a Chinese church.I had already shared some of the recipes with friends at church and they just can't wait to try them out (This also include busy guys who help their wives out with cooking).I highly recommend you to get a copy of this book.END

Terrific recipes for holiday and party entertaining.
I immediately went out and purchased this book after attending a party in which the hostess presented a beautiful and tasty appetizer buffet using eight different recipes from Season's Greetings. The recipes are all eye appealing, delicious and in most cases easy to make. Recipes also include make-ahead tips. I highly recommend it for the beginner as well as the seasoned hostess. ... Read more

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SET THE MOOD...ENJOY THE FOOD! "Cooking Christmas" combines the culinary and musical worlds seamlessly.The cd features 14 superstar musical interpretations of Christmas classics carefully selected to perfectly complement any and all of the holiday menus contained in it's adjoining 70 page cookbook.this cookbook features complete, original menus with recipes created by America's most influential and prominent super-star chefs including best-selling cookbook authors, David Burke and Chris Schlessinger.Schlessinger won two James Beard Awards; One for "Best Cookbook" for his top-selling, "Thrill Of The Grill" and the other for Best Chef of the Northest, 1996.THE COOKBOOK

Superstar chefs have created complete holiday menus featuring over 70 pages of extraordinary, easy-to follow recipes designed specifically for home holiday entertaining.Our award winning roster of chefs head the kitchens of our country's finest restaurants.

David Burke Park Avenue Cafe, Vincent Barcelona The Frog & The Peach, Sanford D'Amato Sanford Restaurant, David RaymerTavern on Main, Chris Schlessinger East Coast Grill.

THE COMPACT DISC

14 music superstars perform definitive interpretations of their favorite Christmas songs. Each performance was carefully selected to perfectly compliment the spirit of the menus and create the ideal ambience for the preparation and enjoyment of your Christmas celebrations for years to come.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman - Kenny G., Grown Up Christmas List - Natalie Cole, Silent Night - Melissa Manchester, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Johnny Mathis, Christmas Spirit - Donna Summer, Christmas Caroling Cometh - Kenny Loggins, Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming - Dave Grusin, Winter Wonderland - Lou Rawls, O Holy Night - Dionne Warwick, Angels We Heard On High - Kenny Rankin and Laurance Juber, Ave Maria - Barry Manilow, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Belinda Carlisle, Away in A Manger - Olivia Newton-John, O Come O Come Emmanuel - Amy Grant. ... Read more

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Get kids into the kitchen whipping up gorgeous treats, cakes, party food, and edible decorations for the holiday season. Annie Rigg brings festive cheer to the kitchen with more than 50 recipes from around the world—all simple enough for children under 11 to make with minimum help from Muom or Dad. Little Treats & Gifts are for giving to friends, teachers, and family. Everyone loves a box of homemade Fudge or

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Well Constructed Book -- Christmas Cooking with Kids
This is a well thought out book with fun ideas for cooking with kids of all ages. Most of the recipes are easily found in other cookbooks, but the book is designed in a clear step-by-step manner that makes it kid friendly. Some of the recipes are suitable to make with small children, saving the adults trying to dream-up projects for the family during the holidays. Additionally, photographs are a big part of the book with every recipe illustrated which both helps with preparation and seeing the end result entices participants into the project.
Recipes include:

Basic yellow cake, Chocolate Glaze, Chocolate Frosting, Glace' Icing, Buttercream frosting

Little Treats & Gifts
Frosted Brownie Squares
Swedish Saffron Buns
Lebkuehen cookies
Peppermint Creams (candy)
Marshmallow Pops (candy
Ricciarelli cookies
Marshmallow Snowmen
Coconut Ice Candy
Cranberry Streusel Muffins
Toffee Apples
Chocolate Truffles
Fudge (Chocolate and Vanilla)
Cranberry & Pear Relish
Almond Crescents cookies
Iced Christmas Tree cookies
Shortbread
Pecan, Toffee & Chocolate Squares
Madeleines cookies
Biscotti with Pistachios & Cranberries cookies
Cinnamon Sticky Buns (made from scratch)
Rocky Road Fridge Cake
Meringue Snowflakes
Apple & Cranberry Pies

Edible Decorations
Marzipan Christmas Figures
Sugar Mice
Advent Numbered Cookies
Popcorn Garland
Popcorn Marshmallow Clusters
Gingerbread Shooting Stars cookies
Candy Trees
Frosted Fruit
Snowflake Cookies

Cakes and Desserts
Buche de Noel
Pain d' epics (French gingerbread cake)
Gingerbread House
Mini Baked Alaska
Fruity Treats(gelatin dessert)
Coconut Cake
Pumpkin Pie
Easy Fruitcake
Frosty the Snowman cake
Marble Cake

Party Food
Hot Chocolate & Mulled Apple Juice
Pigs in Blankets
Cheesy Grissini
Butternut Squash Soup with Cheesy Croutons
French Toast
Buttermilk Pancakes
Cheese & Ham Scones
Scotch Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
Bagel Chips
Savory Dips - Red Pepper & Chickpea Dip, Avocado Dip, Cream Cheese & Herb dip
Pesto Palmiers
Spiced Mixed Nuts
Cheese Straws
Pretzels

One of the things I liked best about this book is that every photograph doesn't reflect perfection. The picture of the shortbread includes one cracked piece. The fudge isn't all cut into perfect squares. I also like that the recipes are for the most part from scratch so the child is learning some actual cooking skills.

There is a solid index in the back of the book to help locate any recipe, along with a conversion chart for weights and measures so translation from American into Metric or Imperial is handy. I prepared the Coconut Ice candy and it was both easy and delicious. This book would make a great gift for a family, or any child that expressed an interest in cooking or baking.
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A cookbook to take you right the way through the festive season with over 200 recipes ranging from Christmas lunch for the family to catering for a party. Vegetarian main dishes are included, along with stuffings, preserves, edible gifts and festive drinks and cocktails. ... Read more

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John Hadamuscin's Home for Christmas is filled with holiday lore, memories, recipes, and how-to information that take us back to the kind of old-fashioned Christmas we all love. His festive and entertaining ideas are easy enough so that just about anyone can create a picture-perfect Christmas without a lot of unnecessary fuss. 100 4-color photographs. ... Read more

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO COOKING, DECORATING, GIFT -MAKING AND PARTIES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS. ... Read more

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Not appealing.
I thought from the title I would be able to do some creative crafting for the holidays. Not the case at all. I found the suggestions and the recipes not to my liking what so ever.

Small book
This book is a lot smaller than expected (length not depth). It does have a ton of good information - I particularly liked the decorating ideas. This must also of been written in the UK as this refers to all UK type food and traditions. Liked it - didn't love it.

A must have for any Christmas Lover.
This book has it all.Everything from decorating, preparing a meal, and more.And lots of pictures so that you know you're doing it right. ... Read more

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Great Gift Idea!
This book was requested by a family member who had seen it at someone's house.I thought the artwork and recipes were great.

Cookbook
Great cookbook.My mom liked the cookbook so much I got her one as a gift for Christmas.

great book
This is a great book for giving or keeping - it not only has good recipes but wonderful art work.Definitely a keeper or a gift idea. ... 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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Cooking 2 Live: Recipes & Memories-A Holiday Collectioncelebrates the marriage of taste & nutrition with a wide variety of Thanksgiving & Christmas dishes all made from natural ingredients. The collection of traditional recipes, combined with Christmas stories from around the world, make this a must-have for all. Helpful hints, tips for making turkey & dressing, desserts galore, and pages for personalizing make this book inspiring and unique...A truly delightful Christmas gift. ... Read more

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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