Brimming with ideas to inspire you year 'round, Our Favorite Food Gifts cookbook is just what you've been looking for. We've gathered a collection of mixes and recipes for every season!Whatever the occasion, we've got just the gift you'll want to give. For birthdays, Mothers’ Day or anytime, all of these gifts are sure to wow ’em! Best of all, you'll find lots of fresh and clever ways to package gifts from your kitchen and new ways to celebrate every day with family & friends.

Babies grow more rapidly in their first year than at any other time in their lives, so how you feed your newborn will be one of the most important decisions you make for your new baby.Making your own baby food is not only more economical than buying commercial brands, it also assures that your child consumes only the freshest, top-quality ingredients. British television personality and children's nutrition expert Annabel Karmel's essential collection of best-ever purees grants new parents their wish: one hundred quick and easy recipes that will make for a healthy and happy baby. From first tastes and weaning, right through to meals for older babies, all the recipes are suitable for children aged six months and older. And with all these fruit and vegetable favorites, and innovative fish, meat, and chicken purees, the dishes are so tasty you will want to eat them yourself! In addition to easy and delicious recipes, Top 100 Baby Purees also includes information on: Weaning your baby and transitioning to solid foods Food allergies Time-saving food preparation tips Freezing and reheating your homemade baby food Tricks on finding the hidden nutrition in everyday foods Featuring a ... [Read More]

“Beautiful color photographs . . . temptingly arranged.”—The Library LetterPlanning an outdoor adventure? Make sure to consult this information-packed and photo-filled North American field guide—arranged by season and region—before you go! Already a huge success in previous editions, this must-have field guide now features a fresh new cover, as well as nearly 400 color photos and detailed information on more than 200 species of edible plants all across North America. With all the plants conveniently organized by season, enthusiasts will find it very simple to locate and identify their desired ingredients. Each entry includes images, plus facts on the plant’s habitat, physical properties, harvesting, preparation, and poisonous look-alikes. The introduction contains tempting recipes and there’s a quick-reference seasonal key for each plant.  

Celebrate the holidays in style with over 100 favorite Amish Friendship Bread recipes for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!If any gift rules supreme during the holidays, it’s edible gifts. Loaves, cupcakes, three-layer cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, you name it. Made with love, edible gifts are a wonderful way to let someone know you are thinking of them, and with one cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter you can make almost anything! Amish Friendship Bread starter has a sourdough base that includes sugar, milk, and flour resulting in a sweet, delicious treat. A culinary "chain letter" that has circulated throughout the United States and Europe (as Herman or Hermann bread) for decades, Amish Friendship Bread is about community and sharing what we have with others.Inside you'll find over 100 of our most popular holiday recipes for New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day/Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, along with gift-giving tips and ideas. We've pulled together our best recipes from the Friendship Bread Kitchen Recipe Box and cookbooks, as well ... [Read More]

This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees for your sweeter days. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you’ll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long.

This well-researched, thought-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious. Nourishing Traditions will tell you: Why your body needs old fashioned animal fats Why butter is a health food How high-cholesterol diets promote good health How saturated fats protect the heart How rich sauces help you digest and assimilate your food Why grains and legumes need special preparation to provide optimum benefits About enzyme-enhanced food and beverages that can provide increased energy and vitality Why high-fiber, lowfat diets can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies Topics include the health benefits of traditional fats and oils (including butter and coconut oil); dangers of vegetarianism; problems with modern soy foods; health benefits of sauces and gravies; proper preparation of whole grain pr... [Read More]

Collects over two hundred ideas and recipes for creating nutricious and delicious lunches, including ninja turtle grilled cheese, olive strips, chicken taco soup, and white chocolate peanut butter strawberry

Compilation of more than 144 Christmas recipes, traditions, and craft ideas that celebrate family and the

As we look for alternative ways to cut our costs, this book sets us on the right path. Using everyday ingredients the author helps you create quick and great tasting meals and snacks. The recipes include trail mixes, soups, batters and crusts. They are not hard to make and can save you a lot of money. Since these recipes are created by your hands with love and consideration, your family and friends will celebrate. Not only are there meals for you to enjoy but they are great stocking stuffers and gifts for any