Everyday Celebrations: Savoring Food, Family, and Life at Home

Everyday Celebrations: Savoring Food, Family, and Life at Home

Everyday Celebrations: Savoring Food, Family, and Life at Home

Everyday Celebrations: Savoring Food, Family, and Life at Home

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Overview

The closeness of family, the beauty of the seasons, laughter among friends, the festivity of a shared mealwhy wait for the holidays to count our blessings and mark them by rejoicing? Donata Maggipinto, lifestyle contributor for NBC's Today show, reawakens our appreciation for all that has meaning in life in Everyday Celebrations and shares her sensational craft and food recipes to create heartwarming gatherings at home. Whether it's a spring garden celebration with asparagus and basil frittatas or creating bejeweled star ornaments in winter, each thoughtful/creative/clever touch and mmmm-inspiring recipe takes advantage of seasonal ingredients and materials to capture a distinct moment in time. Sparkling with style and great ideas, this entertaining book will make every day a special occasion, and every get-together a celebration.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780811844871
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication date: 09/01/2005
Pages: 180
Product dimensions: 8.87(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.75(d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Donata Maggipinto has authored several books, including Christmas Family Gatherings and Halloween Treats . She lives in Marin County, California, with her husband, sons, and assorted animals.

France Ruffenach's photographs have appeared in Real Simple , Bon Appétit , and Travel + Leisure magazines, as well as in such books as Inner Beauty (0-8118-4276-2) and Knitting Pretty (0-8118-3533-2).

Table of Contents

Introduction: Celebrate Every Day8
Chapter No. 1Spring Sensations
Spring Celebrations12
Garden-Inspired Lunch25
Easy Asian Kitchen Party39
Chapter No. 2Summer Sensations
Summer Celebrations54
Red. White, and Blueberry Breakfast65
Paella Party77
Chapter No. 3Autumn Sensations
Autumn Celebrations94
Soup for Supper107
Autumn Birthday Celebration123
Chapter No. 4Winter Sensations
Winter Celebrations138
Charades and Chardonnay151
Sunday Dinner165
Acknowledgments176
Index177
Table of Equivalents180
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