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Books that Cook
Tomes for the holidays are the perfect gift
By ELLEN FOLKMAN
Published December 14, 2005
Looking for a book for the foodie (or wine lover) in your life?
Consider some of these titles, which offer practical advice for home cooks.
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The Wine Club: A Month by Month Guide to Learning about Wine with Friends (Meredith Books, $17.95): Gather your friends and learn about wine while enjoying dishes designed to compliment them. This far-from-snooty book makes learning about wine casual and fun. It also gives directions on how to start a wine club and organize activities. Even better, the recipes are suited for any skill level. Pair this cookbook with a bottle of wine or wine glasses for a great gift.
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Quick Loaves by Jean Anderson (William Morrow, $16.95): Busy cooks will enjoy Quick Loaves, which includes recipes for meat loaves, quick breads, coffee cakes and more. Recipe variations make this a versatile cookbook. Great tips for make-ahead recipes and tricks for speedy cooking.
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Pillsbury Kids Cookbook (Wiley Publishing, $19.95): Kids love to help in the kitchen, and with this new cookbook, they can even make some things by themselves. It is recommend for kids age 8 and older, but with an adult's help, many of the recipes could be made by kids as young as 5. Kids can help make everything from drinks to snacks to entrees and desserts.
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Chocolate Holidays: Unforgettable desserts for every season by Alice Medrich (Artisan, $15.95): Your favorite chocoholic will enjoy Chocolate Holidays, especially if she likes to entertain. Chocolate dessert recipes are included for holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Passover, Christmas and Hanukkah but also celebrations such as Mardi Gras, Day of the Dead and New Year's Day. Of course, these desserts can be made any time of year.
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Artisan Baking by Maggie Glezer (Artisan, $22.95): For the baker who wants the thrill of the new, Artisan Baking is perfect. The book combines recipes with science to create an impressive collection of recipes. A baking stone or proofing basket, among other items, would make a great companion gift. There are lots of pictures and thorough explanations, which make it perfect for the beginner.
- Ellen Folkman's cookbook review column appears monthly in the Taste section.
[Last modified December 13, 2005, 10:11:05]
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