Holiday Fruit: A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts, and Decorations (Holiday Series) - Hardcover

Brennan, Georgeanne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0765116626 ISBN 13: 9780765116628

Publisher: Smithmark Pub, 1999

Synopsis

With 50 gorgeous photographs, this book guides the reader through 15 stunning crafts projects and 30 delicious recipes for the winter season. Holiday Fruit contains great ideas for drying and preserving fruit, enticing recipes for both fresh and dried fruit, and inspired ideas for wreaths, potpourri, and gift baskets.

Stunning graphics and step-by-step instructions for projects and recipes themed around the winter holidays

Georgeanne Brennan is an IACP/Julia Child and James Beard cookbook award-winning author who also wrote Holiday Eggs and Holiday Pumpkins. She has authored over 12 books on cooking and gardening, and is a feature writer for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Richard Jung is a food and travel photographer whose work has appeared in Metropolitan Home and Travel & Leisure. His photographs also appear in Holiday Eggs. Jennifer Barry, producer of the Holiday series, is an award-winning designer and packager.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Fruit and holiday feasting and decorating have long been inseparable. The luscious tastes, scents and colors of fruit herald the change of seasons and usher in our traditional holidays year round. In "Holiday Fruit," both fresh and dried fruit of all kinds, are celebrated by a breathtaking collection of seasonal recipes and decorating ideas that families and friends can share as they welcome the holidays into their homes and kitchens.

Filled with over 40 recipes, "Holiday Fruit" offers a tantalizing array of seasonal delights, both savory and sweet. Echoing the colors of fall are dishes such as Pear and Quince Crisp and Salmon Fillets with Persimmon-lime Salsa, Thanksgiving favorites such as Jellied cranberry Salad, or Roast Turkey with Dried Fig and Apricot Stuffing are sure to be a hit with holiday dinner guest. And the colors of Christmas are celebrated by Cranberry Sorbet and glistening red Pears Poached in Red Wine with Raspberry sauce. An array of zesty citrus favorites such as Glazed Orange Tart, Citrus and Scallop Salad, and Blood Orange Champagne Cocktails are sure to ring in the New Year with lots of good cheer. From salads, preserves, and sweet and tangy side dishes and entres, to classic desserts and fruity drinks, fruit is the centerpiece or complement to every part of a meal.

In addition to this tantalizing collection of recipes, "Holiday Fruit" presents a wonderful array of fruit craft, gift, and decorating ideas for the home. Beautifully illustrated with gorgeous color photography are over 15 projects that can be enjoyed by the family members of all ages. Here are directions for simple fruit holiday wreathes and napkin rings as well as more sophisticated decorations such as Holiday Fruit Candles, and Citrus Tree Centerpieces. Gift ideas such s Dried Fruit Gift Tins and Fruit Vinegars will inspire colorful homemade fruit gifts to give year round. This unique collection of delightful ideas and recipes is sure to welcome in the seasons and festivities to every home and table.

About this edition

• Publisher: Smithmark Pub
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0765116626
• ISBN 13: 9780765116628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112