Books for Holiday Cooks – and Those Who Love Them

Hosts and hostesses in search of inspired menus for holiday entertaining will find much food for thought in the latest offerings in holiday cookbooks and entertaining guides. If you’re buying for a cook this season, consider the benefits of presenting an

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Pillsbury Holiday Baking: Treats filled with cheer for a magical time of year by Pillsbury Editors (Wiley, 2007) $19.95

Celebration: The Christmas Flower Book by Nina Pinsky (Red Rock Press, 2007) $9.95

Good Food Magazine: 101 Christmas Dishes: Tried-and-Tested Recipes by Angela Nilsen (BBC Books, 2007)

Holidays Around The World: Celebrate Christmas: With Carols, Presents, and Peace by Deborah Heiligman (National Geographic Children's Books, 2007) $23.90

Gifts from the Heart: Simple Ways to Make Your Family’s Christmas More Meaningful by Virginia Brucker (Insomniac Press, 2007)$14.95

Christmas Sweets: 65 Festive Recipes - Table Decorations - Sweet Gift Ideas

by Georgeanne Brennan & Richard G. Jung (Chronicle Books, 2007) $18.95

Country Living Merry & Bright: 301 Festive Ideas for Celebrating Christmas by The Editors of Country Living (Hearst, 2007) $24.95

The Pastry Queen Christmas: Big-hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style by Rebecca Rather & Alison Oresman (Ten Speed Press, 2007) $32.50

Nell Hill's Feather Your Nest: It's All in The Details by Mary Carol Garrity (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2007) $29.95

Sew It for Christmas by Barbara Weiland (DRG/House of White Birches, 2007) $24.95

Quick & Clever Christmas Cards: 100 Fast & Festive Cards & Tags (Quick & Clever) by Elizabeth Moad (David & Charles Publishers, 2007) $19.99

Taming Party Chaos: A Step-By-Step Guide for Extraordinary Party Planners by Angel B. L. Elder (Tate Publishing & Enterprises, 2007) $9.99

How's Your Drink? Cocktails, Culture, and the Art of Drinking Well by Eric Felten (Agate Surrey, 2007) $20