Backyard Gatherings [Plastic Comb]

Gooseberry Patch (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

Backyard Gatherings is a breath of fresh air to anyone who loves entertaining al fresco! Whether your backyard is a lush carpet of grass, a country meadow or city garden, you'll find recipes to tantalize every outdoor appetite. Enjoy planning a country weekend, a leisurely picnic lunch, a garden tea candlelit porch dinner and more. Filled with fresh tips, ideas and how-to's. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")
 

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Enjoy this recipe from Backyard Gatherings.
 
Cheesy Philly Melt
 
1 lb. ground chuck
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
4 t. dark brown mustard
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. thyme
1 med. onion, sliced into rings
4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 T. butter
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese
wheat buns
 
Mix ground chuck with Worcestershire sauce, brown mustard, garlic powder and thyme. Combine well and shape into patties, grill until done. Saute onions and mushrooms in butter until transparent and set aside. Spread cream cheese on wheat buns, top with onions and mushrooms

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: Gooseberry Patch (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888052252
• ISBN-13: 978-1888052251
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Gooseberry Patch was founded in 1984 by Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin, two moms looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with kids too. 25 years later, they're best known for their collection of family-friendly, community-style cookbooks. Each book is created with today's time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind and filled with recipes shared by cooks all across the country. Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.

With more than 200 titles and nearly 9 million copies in print, plus an ever-growing collection of eBooks, Gooseberry Patch has grown from a kitchen-table operation to a nationally recognized best-selling publisher. Check out their books below and visit their website (www.gooseberrypatch.com.com) to get thousands of free recipes and lots more free goodies.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and easy ideas, April 1, 2000

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Toni Snyder (Sunnyvale, Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Backyard Gatherings (Plastic Comb)

I first bought this book to give as a gift. After getting it, Ididn' twant to give it away and had to buy another one. It has many easy and scrumptous recipes in it. I also have used many of the tips on backyard entertaining, like making a "rose punch", filling an old work shoe with potting soil and a plant (my guests have really raved about this one!), or using bandanas folded up for napkins. If you like backyard parties, you will be the hit of the neighborhood with these ideas and recipes.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NO DISAPPOINTMENT HERE:, July 22, 2008

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Dick LARGENT "SANDI LARGENT" (SHERIDAN,WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Backyard Gatherings (Plastic Comb)

I HAVE BEEN HOOKED ON GOOSEBERRY PATCH BOOKS FOR SERVERAL YEARS NOW. I LOVE GETTING OUT MY COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND GOING THROUGH THEM EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN THROUGH THEM A MILLION TIMES BEFORE. I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE WONDERFUL. IT HAS SO MANY IDEAS FOR SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL GATHERINGS. I HAVE USED MANY OF THE IDEAS FOR OUR FAMILY GATHERINGS. THIS BOOK WILL NOT DISAPPOINT YOU.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gooseberry Patch's "Backyard Gatherings" gets you ready for fun outdoors!, February 22, 2010

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Jeanne "JAL" (Pembroke Pines, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Backyard Gatherings (Plastic Comb)

As an avid fan of all Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, I had heard wonderful things about "Backyard Gatherings" but didn't have this title in my library. I read through the sample pages offered on Amazon.com and, upon deciding to try to obtain this title, I was fortunate to locate a gently-used copy on Amazon.com! I love the entire subject of this book because I love eating outdoors - - - at the park, at the lake, at the beach, or right in our own backyard. I think food just tastes better outdoors, and you and your family can forget the cares of the day and just relax and enjoy each other's company and tasty food as well! Try the Herb Garden Bread recipe, accompanied by any of three seasoned butters suggested, with their recipes shared on the adjacent page. Lots of light fare, including delicious salads and poultry and seafood offerings are here, as well as thirst-quenching beverages and wonderful sweets to complete your meal. There are clever decorating ideas, too, and many stories of happy times shared outdoors, as written by reader contributors. Plan your next picnic or backyard outing with this fun Gooseberry Patch cookbook!