Gathering in the Garden: Recipes and Ideas for Garden Parties (Capital Lifestyles) [Hardcover]

Shelley Snow (Author), Elaine Husband (Author)

Book Description

Series: Capital Lifestyles | Publication Date: October 16, 2003

"Gathering in the Garden" is a unique collection of garden parties. Each party comes with delicious menus, recipes, and creative special effect ideas that transform ordinary events into unforgettable gatherings. The recipes center around the bounty of the home garden and make lavish use of its produce. Parties include The Unexpected for the Expecting (a surprise baby shower), Sunrise Service (an early morning back porch breakfast), Hard Body Wanna-be s Lunch (low-fat, high fun), Pool Side Supper (a party evoking an island attitude), and Flavors of Fall (a cornucopia of ideas and recipes). Recipes include Tomato Green Chili Dip, Cheesy Tomato Melts, Gauguin s French Coconut Macaroons, Pickled Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives, Roasted Corn on the Cob with Cayenne Lime Butter, Buttery Asparagus Roll Ups, Pear Tarts, and many others. This wonderful gift book is beautifully illustrated by the authors watercolors.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"While you re planning this year s garden, consider planning a garden party to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Lifelong friends Shelley Snow and Elaine Husband team up in this book to present their ideas and recipes for garden parties....The recipes, such as Dressed to Chill Asparagus Pie, Roasted Corn on the Cob with Cayenne Lime Butter, Fresh Vegetable Salsa, Basil Tomato Tart, and Peachy Pink Ice Cream are mouth-watering to read and usually very simple to prepare.....The watercolor and acrylic paintings of garden scenes and still lifes both authors are professional artists add to the charm of this book." --The Bloomsbury Review

About the Author

Shelley has been a full time working artist for over 25 years. Her watercolor and oil portrait commissions have been requested by the Governor of Tennessee (a permanent mural in the Governor s Mansion), Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, and her equestrian portraits hang in the Marriott Convention Center in Nashville. Shelley is a signature member of the Southern Watercolor Society and her watercolors have been shown in national competitions in which she has won national awards. She currently teaches art at the Gallery of Franklin in Tennessee where her work can be seen. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Elaine has painted professionally for 15 years. Essays about her home have been published in Williamson Homes and Lifestyles magazines. She has taught art in several private schools and given private lessons to adults and children. Elaine lives in Franklin, Tennessee where she has also taught Bible study for many years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1st edition (October 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123932
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123930
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,372,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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