Smoothies and other scrumptious delights by Elysa Markowitz. Personal blending can be so much fun!
Let's Have a Tea Party Let's Have a Tea Party!: Special Celebrations for Little Girls.
Emilie Barnes invites her little friends to enjoy the wonder of teatime. Whimsical images by artist Michal Sparks dance around the many creative ideas for invitations, decorations, tasty treats, and frolicking fun activities for six parties, including Elizabeth’s Pony Club Tea, A Musical Tea, and Tea with Grammy. 32 pages. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Hardcover.
It's Fun To Be A Grandma It's Fun to Be a Grandma by Becky Freeman Johnson. A grandma is to be revered and celebrated. And beloved author Becky Freeman Johnson does just that with stories from her life as a granddaughter and grandmother. With warmth, insight, and her trademark humor, Becky lifts up these special women in her life. Grandmothers and those looking for the perfect way to honor their grandma will treasure this book. 111 pages. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". Hardcover.
You're Just My Cup of Tea You're Just My Cup of Tea: Our Friendship Warms My Heart by Camille Ellerbrook. A good friend, like a good cup of tea, makes life richer and more beautiful. Artist Camille Ellerbrook’s cheerful paintings of delicate teacups and charms of the easy life grace this tribute to that special someone. Sweet quotes flow among color–infused pages with yummy recipes sprinkled in. For every occasion, this will be a welcomed gift of friendship. 32 pages. 7 1/4" x 7 1/4". Hardcover.
Friendship Teas to Go Friendship Teas to Go: 12 Celebrations You Can Take Anywhere by Emilie Barnes, illustrated by Susan Rios. Simple and clever ways to take the pleasures of tea anywhere and everywhere. A dozen themed charming paintings of delicate cups and tranquil settings beckon readers to savor tea moments. 12 themed chapters include new recipes, memorable stories, and special tips for transforming any moment. 64 pages. 8" x 9 1/4". Hardcover.
The Twelve Teas of Celebration The Twelve Teas® of Celebration: Festive Teas for Special Moments, by Emilie Barnes, illustrated by Susan Rios. A full year of special teatime ideas invites the blessing of friendship into readers’ home every month. Each special theme includes recipes, décor ideas, and delightful details about the story of tea. These 12 ready–to–plan parties place friendship as the centerpiece for every celebration.
A Tiny Tea A Tiny Tea by Dee Appel, featuring Kathleen Francour’s hand–tinted black–and–white photography. “So won’t you come and sit with me and share a pot of tiny tea?” Little ones will hear about the joys of friendship all centered around sharing a cup of tea.
6" x 6". Board Book.
The Twelve Teas of Friendship The Twelve Teas® of Friendship. Emilie Barnes offers a warm and exciting tea party theme for each month of the year. Delightful decorating ideas and delectable teatime recipes will inspire you to welcome friends into your home. Soft, quiet rooms, lush floral gardens, and peaceful ocean settings created by artist Susan Rios provide the perfect backdrop for planning a cozy day among friends. 96 pages. 8" x 9 1/4". Hardcover.
If Teacups Could Talk If Teacups Could Talk: Sharing a Cup of Kindness with Treasured Friends. In 1994 the gift book market welcomed If Teacups Could Talk, and thousands of women discovered the warm hospitality of Emilie Barnes and the gracious spirit of artist Sandy Lynam Clough. Now with a fresh new cover, this bestseller (more than 260,000 copies sold) will inspire even more people to savor the blessings of teatime traditions.
A Little Book of Manners for Boys A Little Book of Manners for Boys: A Game Plan for Getting Along with Others.
Bob and Emilie Barnes show special little boys in your life how good sportsmanship, table manners, and appropriate language create happy times. Lively illustrations by artist Michal Sparks will captivate your favorite little gentleman in the making. 32 pages. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Hardcover.
A Little Book of Manners for Young Ladies A Little Book of Manners: Etiquette for Young Ladies. Following in the footsteps of the popular Let’s Have a Tea Party! book, Emilie Barnes introduces children to good manners. Fascinating facts explain why we follow certain rules, and helpful hints demonstrate courtesy in a child–friendly way. 32 pages. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Hardcover.
cupcakes What's short and sweet and cute as a button? Cupcakes! And everyone loves 'em! Here are 50 scrumptious ways to bring smiles and those nostalgic memories back.
Try a Cinnamon Sugar Puff Cupcake, they go from mixing bowl to oven to a happy eater in less than an hour. Who needs a peanut butter cup when there's a peanut butter cupcake in the house? With tips and techniques for perfect cupcake-making, basic "head-start" recipes, and gorgeous photographs, it's time to get out the baking pans and join the cupcake craze. These diminutive cakes may be small but they stand tall in the world of sweets. Author Elinor Klivans is a notable food writer, and author of several cookbooks. 144 pages. 9" x 8". Softcover.
the new complete coffee book A gourmet guide to buying, brewing, and cooking. Join author Sara Perry as she guides you into the rich, aromatic world of coffee. Learn the origins of this popular drink and find out which countries produce the best beans, the difference between arabica and robusta varieties, and why a French roast is considered the ideal choice for making espresso. Includes over 40 recipes using coffee as the star attraction. Choose classic beverages like Cafe' au Lait and Irish Coffee or supercharge your sweet tooth with such divine delights as crunchy Chocolate-Cinnamon Biscotti and Toffee-Coffee Crunch Brittle. 120 pages. 8 3/4" x 7 3/4". Softcover.
coffee cakes From the traditional streusel-topped butter cakes of days gone by to the stylish sweet and savory cakes that accompany today's potpourri of cappucinos, lattes, tea, and other hot drink, coffee cakes have a longstanding history of tempting our taste buds. Lou Seibert Pappas shows you the secrets for creating great kitchen kuchen in your kitchen! Includes tips for baking techniques, including preferred ingredients, how to manage dough, and how to store and serve coffee cakes. Your family will delight in Strawberry Coffee Cakes, Sticky Caramel Pinwheels, and Dark Chocolate - Almond Cake, to name a few. Wonderful color photography. 60 recipes. 132 pages. 8 3/4" x 8". Softcover.
Biscotti Biscotti are fast becoming an international favorite, and this charmingly illustrated volume will make them as beloved and familiar as the chocolate chip cookie. These crunchy, twice-baked Italian cookies can be enjoyed at any hour of the day. 26 easy-to-follow recipes along with serving suggestions and helpful baking hints. 61 pages. 7" x 6 3/4". Hardcover.
taking tea at the Savoy A lovely volume devoted to the art of taking tea, complete with a history of this fine tradition and 50 delectable recipes for tea cakes, sandwiches, and other savory accompaniments. American measures.
Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down Nicey & Wifey's 'Nice Cup Of Tea And A Sit Down' is not just meant to make you laugh. It is in its own quiet way a crusading work of genius...an invaluable reference book...ready to resolve any tea or biscuit related arguments - Daily Telegraph (UK).
Coffee by Hattie Ellis - The history of coffee and good basic information to help everyone understand the coffee trade. Many beautiful photographs. 64 pages, hardcover.
The New Tea Book by Sara Perry - A good education on all kinds of tea! This book includes many recipes for tea, snacks, and even main courses flavored with tea. 120 pages, softcover.
Totally Teabreads by Barbara Albright and Leslie Weiner - Over 60 quickbread recipes along with complementary spreads. 144 pages, softcover.
Simply Scones by Leslie Weiner and Barbara Albright - Over 70 recipes for scones of all kinds and great spreads to top them with. 128 pages, softcover.
The Book of Coffee and Tea A comprehensive guide to both coffee and tea from farming through enjoying. This book was last updated in 1995, so some of the information regarding countries and governmental agencies is somewhat out of date (ie: the US Tea Board no longer exists), but the information on teas and coffees is excellent. Pen and ink illustrations only. 314 pages, softcover.
The Best Recipe Cookbook published by Cook's Magazine - A fascinating book. Not only the best recipes, according to the Cook's Magazine test kitchens, but also abundant information on preparation methods, and the reasons why almost every recipe was selected. The best scones we've ever had were made from the recipe in this book! 573 pages, hardcover.
Come to My Tea Party Come to My Tea Party: Kindness and Friendship for Young Ladies, by Sandy Lynam Clough. Serve up some teatime fun to the sweet little girl in your life by introducing her to the encouraging world of tea parties. With a wonderful story embracing the gifts of faith, hope, love, and joy, young ladies ages 4–9 will discover exciting opportunities to celebrate rainy days, new friends, big sisters, and that very special mother–daughter relationship. 32 pages. 8" x 8". Hardcover.
Tea-Time at the Inn by Gail Greco - This one is truly a cookbook to fall in love with. It's been out of print for over a year and just came back in a soft cover version. Spend hours pouring over recipes and enjoying the enchantment of over 40 American country inns and B & B's through photo and story as well. (Try the Mushroom Pate, a specialty of The Inn at Cedar Crossing, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.) This book is truly a keeper. 224 pages, softcover.
