Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 11 [Hardcover]

Gooseberry Patch (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gooseberry Patch Christmas | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Every year Gooseberry Patch brings homespun charm to the holidays with its popular annual Christmas book, and the eleventh edition is no exception. Reflecting the latest trends in decorating and entertaining-while keeping a close eye on tradition-the pages brim with all-new ideas for handcrafted decorations and gifts, keepsakes, activities, and yummy recipes from Gooseberry Patch's family of readers.

With beautiful photography, simple instructions for crafts and recipes, easy-to-use recipe and craft indexes, and beloved Country Friends® illustrations, this series helps make treasured memories and establish new holiday traditions.

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About the Author

Back in 1984, we were next-door neighbors raising our families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born.

We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasn't long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history.

Hard to believe it's been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, we've grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do. Today, we're best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers.

One thing's for sure, we couldn't have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, we're honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0848732790
• ISBN-13: 978-0848732790
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.5 x 11.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with beautiful ideas for Christmas!, December 5, 2010

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This review is from: Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 11 (Hardcover)

Gooseberry Patch Christmas is the eleventh in an annual series of books by Gooseberry Patch, designed to celebrate Christmas and all of the wonderful things that go with it. It is published by Oxmoor House and has fourteen chapters, which are each jam packed with tons of ideas for ensuring a spectacular Chrismas. The pictures are so lovely and just leafing through the book is a great way to get in to the Christmas spirit.

There are so many recipes and treats throughout the book; I loved all of them, especially the white confetti fudge, with the green and red cherries added for a festive look. There is a section about giving mixes in jars as gifts, like the Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix, with fun tips for decorating the jars and how best to present them as well. I always enjoy making, (as well as receiving:), the jar mixes; they make cooking so quick and easy!

The delicious family favorites area has lots of casseroles and other warming and filling foods for warming up on cold nights, like Shepherds Pie. If you need wrapping ideas for your gifts, with homemade cards, too, Gooseberry Patch Christmas has lots of wonderful ideas, including full instructions and patterns for them all. I was excited to learn how to make a floral bow to top off a lovely wrapped gift.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas is fiiled with beautiful decorative ideas - from tree skirts, to stockings and gingerbread houses; there are even Earth friendly ideas!

I loved the idea using glass jars to make a stunning winter centerpiece. (Aren't the marshmallows so cute for the snow!) And my daughter thought the tiny snowman inside of a Christmas ornament was adorable! They hung it from a doorknob which made it extra special!

Christmas is such a special time of year and we all have our classic, go to recipes and decorations. It is also so nice to add in some new ideas each year that are a little different and Gooseberry Patch Christmas is an excellent way to find some to make and share those with others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Gooseberry Patch Christmas Book, January 27, 2010

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This review is from: Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 11 (Hardcover)

This book was a bit better than some of the others in years past but still nothing truly exciting. The books are high priced and when there isn't much difference than before, well it is a bit disappointing.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I HAVE ALL OF THESE BOOKS!!!!, October 1, 2009

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Rebecca S. Larson "BECKY" (DELAVAN, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 11 (Hardcover)

GLAD I HAVE PURCHASED THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF THESE BOOKS. THIS NEW ONE IS JUST AS GOOD AS THE REST-FULL OF RECIPES AND GOOD IDEAS....