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

~ Shelley Snow; Elaine Husband (Author) "For those of us who are not ashamed to admit we belong to a sacred garden club whose members are known as "tomatophiles," nothing compares..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"A book filled with ideas for garden parties designed to use all the fruits and veggies that ripen at once." -- Mary Beth Breckenridge, Akron Beacon Journal - September 25, 2004

"A book of ideas and recipes for garden parties, illustrated with richly colored paintings by each of them..." -- Gloria Ballard, Tennessean, December 14, 2003

"The recipes are well written and easy-to-follow steps. Most can be accomplished by beginning cooks." -- Lucretia McDine, Newport News Daily Press, March 10, 2004

"The watercolor and acrylic paintings of garden scenes and still lifes...add to the charm of this book." -- Lori Kranz, The Bloomsbury Review, March/ April 2004

"This whimsical little book is full of great ideas and lovely art." -- Mary-Kathryn Craft, The Myrtle Beach Sun News, November 5, 2003

"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

Product Description

"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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1st edition (October 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123932
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123930
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,736,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)