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Midnight Snacks: 150 Easy and Enticing Alternatives to Standing by the Freezer Eating Ice Cream from the Carton

Michael J. Rosen

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

the official handbook for all species of night owl 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

It's funny to realize that there were really no cookbooks for this "meal" that everyone enjoys. So I got this book, and there was everything from dishes to serve the kids' friends at slumber parties to great recipes for making those too expensive power bars that are perfect for breakfast. I particularly like using this book's recipes for my cocktail parties (I first saw it reviewed in Playboy of all places, because they loved the sexy dishes for two that are featured in the book), since the whole idea behind this guide is simple, appealing, small treats that you can cook up without a lot of fuss. It emphasized improvization. Stocking a few key items (even some new ones that are very versatile). And having fun with this quirky, miniature meal. And the writing is just as fun-loving. Very witty, and the perfect gift for college kids, newlyweds, or anyone looking to expand their repertoire of casual, satisfying bites.

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An irresistable collection of scrumptious treats that every fridge-raider, insomniac, and night owl will crave.

Midnight Snacks is a witty, charmingly illustrated guide to satisfying the night-time munchies. From late night to dawn's early light, readers will be able to crunch, sip, and nosh their way through a tempting variety of satisfying fare appropriate to the hour. Hot and Swee Pumpkin Seed Brittle, Choco-Late Night Martinis, Parmesan Wafers, and dozens of other quick and easy delicacies will helf the sleepless through all-nighters, from tax season to final exams. Whether waiting up for "Your Daughter to Return Home from Her First Date with a Boy Who Just Got His Driver's License" or, more pleasurably, if "It's 12:45 a.m. and You're Watching Late-Night Movies in Bed," Midnight Snacks will be a comforting companion and source of inspired edibles in the wee hours.

Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfasts and Brunches

Sylvia Main

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Bringing home the breakfasts and brunches of the Fairholme Manor Inn.

There is nothing better than a lazy Sunday brunch... unless it's a lazy Sunday brunch at the Fairholme Manor Inn, one of the loveliest bed and breakfasts in Victoria, British Columbia. In Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfasts and Brunches, Sylvia Main, Fairholme's owner, helps recreate the magic of the inn's breakfasts and brunches.

Fabulous Fairholme reflects the elegant hospitality guests enjoy while staying at the inn, while providing readers with practical tips to capture the flavors of Fairholme. Recipes for dishes such as the following are decadent, yet simple and straightforward:

• Baked raspberry French toast
• Fairholme's eggs benedict
• Lemon ricotta pancakes
• Zucchini and oregano frittata
• Sweet marscarpone and strawberry lemon turnover
• Poppy seed bread cups with scrambled eggs.

Fabulous Fairholme will transport readers to Victoria's elegant inn, capturing the magic of its delicious breakfasts and brunches.

Breakfast in Bed: 90 Recipes for Creative Indulgences

Jesse Z. Cool

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Yum, yum 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Great book with great ideas. Try the ricotta pancakes. I really like the "night before" preparation ideas- get the work over with the night before and have more fun in the morning!

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Nothing beats breakfast in bed. The time-honored indulgence of leisurely waking up on Sunday morning to the smell of coffee and enjoying a piping-hot homemade breakfast while luxuriating in bed is one of the ultimate pleasures for a nation rediscovering the joys of comfort food.

For cooks who want to treat their mates and for parents who want to surprise their kids, Breakfast in Bed is the perfect cookbook. Featuring a host of detailed do-ahead tips to ensure less time cooking and more time snuggling, it serves up Banana Buttermilk Pancakes, Maple Baked Pears and 88 other recipes for everything from biscuits, omelets, pancakes and popovers to quickbreads, breakfast burritos and a delicious sampling of sides. For variety, the menu section illustrates the many different forms breakfast in bed can take, such as Breakfast on the Deck, Elegant Breakfast for Two and Breakfast on a Campout.

Brunch

Louise Pickford

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Take the best of breakfast and lunch and turn it into brunch--the perfect opportunity to relax with friends and family. These 30 delicious recipes make brunch fun to cook and great to eat. Late Breakfast offers everything from the simple pleasure of Soft cooked Eggs with Asparagus to the satisfying comfort of Panettone French Toast with Coconut Milk. Classic Brunch is full of fresh ideas for traditional favourites. Pep up a classic combination and enjoy Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Sour Cream, or rich and creamy Eggs Benedict. Early Lunch will satisfy big, late morning appetites. Try Mushroom Burgers with Caramelized Shallots and Garlic Mayonnaise, or Salmon and Sweet Potato Fish Cakes. Everybody loves Sweet Things, so spoil you friends with richly indulgent Walnut Cake with Coffee syrup, or elegant Baby Custard Tarts with Cardamom Coffee. Drinks-Raspberry and Rosewater Yogurt Drink or Champagne Cocktails or Iced Bloody Mary. Brunch brings you the ultimate in casual home cooking and entertaining. Take time to enjoy the foods and flavours that you dream about all week.

Brunch (Le Cordon Bleu)

Le Cordon Bleu

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Not worth the money 2 out of 5 stars.
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This book is very nice physically, it has great pictures but lacks valuable content. There are a few classic recipes like eggs benedict, but the rest of the recipes are not worth it. If you are looking for good techniques, you wont find them in this book.

Thyme and the River Too: Brunches, Lunches, Picnic

Sharon Van Loan

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More recipes from southern Oregon's celebrated Steamboat Inn.

Out to Brunch: At Mildred Pierce Restaurant

Donna Dooher, Claire Stubbs, Lianne George

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Huevos Monty, Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart, Crunchy Coconut Macadamia Granola With Honey and...Green Eggs and Ham: no wonder Toronto's Mildred Pierce Restaurant opened to rave reviews and the chefs' cookbook turned into a local bestseller. Experience the delights of their cuisine right at home with this collection of amazingly delicious, beloved brunch recipes. Such mouthwatering treats as warm biscuits and scones, fluffy pancakes, and velvety egg dishes turn the meal into a great celebration. Begin with one of the eye-openers: drinks such as Mildred's Passion, a bubbly champagne cocktail with passion fruit liqueur. The "teasers" include a variety of unusual breads and muffins, from Bacon and Asiago Crumpets to Cinnamon Sugar Beignets. Choose from one of a dozen egg-based dishes-perhaps Veda's Choice, a dolled-up, sinfully extravagant version of eggs benedict. From Chester Salmon Salad to Double-Crossed Biscotti, every recipe is simply scrumptious. And movie lovers will have extra fun recognizing the sly references to the classic Joan Crawford movie that gives the restaurant its name.

Lunchbox Treats

Nancy Skodack

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Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids

Amanda Grant

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Healthy? 1 out of 5 stars.
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I am at a bit of a loss to understand how the term healthy factored into this cookbook. Firstly, discounting the fact that the average parent could invent most of the recipes in the sandwich section, almost half of the recipes for sandwiches in the first seven sections contain either cheese, bacon or sausage as an ingredient. The savoury section also has cheese or sausage in almost every dish. Add to this, the couple of cakes in the sweet section that contain significant amounts of sugar and butter, and one begins to wonder where the healthy eating is fitting in. Finally, this book fails to provide any information about the nutritional content of the recipes presented. One would think this would be a consideration in a book on healthy eating. Sure we want our kids to cut out the chips and fast foods, but replacing it with recipes that consistently contain cheese, bacon,sausage, butter and sugar and calling it "healthy" has sure got me puzzled.

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Amanda Grant, a mother of three, shows you how to prepare fuss free lunchboxes in next to no time. Starting with the basics, she introduces you to the food groups, so you know exactly what goes into a balanced lunch. Chapters on Sandwiches, One-pot Salads, Hot Food, Savories, Snacks, and Somethng Sweet provide a nutritious selection or tasty lunchbox options. For chillier days, a warming selection of hot thermos temptations, such as Tomato Soup and Chicken Stew, will keep the cold at bay. And no lunchbox would be complete without a sweet treat. Amanda serves up a selection or delicious bites, from Mini Apple Tarts and Cranberry Biscuits to Fresh Fruit Jellos and Yogurt Pots. *The ideal guide for busy parents, with over 75 recipe ideas. *A handy list of food groups provides quick and easy nutritional information. *Creative and environmentally friendly packaging ideas help make healthy food exciting for your children.

Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity

Alexandra Stoddard

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Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful.

What a rare treat this little volume is! I had to pace myself to prolong the enjoyment. Reading it was like having a wonderful conversation with a kindred soul over a great cup of tea. Alexandra shares inspiration and wonderful recipes as an added bonus along with her great conversation.

poor information, no research, and kind of egotistical 1 out of 5 stars.
13 of 25 people found this review helpful.

This book ends up being a personal account of Ms. stoddard's day-to-day life, which is really far from interesting. As far as information on tea, it is sadly lacking and even, on occasion, presents inaccurate information; a much better choice would be Jane Pettigrew's The Tea Companion. If you want a disorganized, "dreamy" little book about nothing, this is it. The question arises: who would compose a work that is so self-absorbed?

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An Invitation To A World Of Beauty, Grace, And Tranquility

Whether it is a formal Japanese tea ceremony, an English high tea, or simply a pot of tea and some cookies shared with friends, the act of drinking tea has long been a way for people to achieve a feeling of serenity. Now bestselling author Alexandra Stoddard explores the many ways in which a cup of tea can lift our spirits, soothe our souls and deepen our friendships.