Reviews from earlier Newsletters

Poinsettias, Christine Anderson and Terry Tischer

This charming little book is a perfect gift for the holiday season.  Poinsettias is a visual masterpiece with over 95 stunning photographs, lovely artwork, historical postcards and beautiful illustrations.  Here is a comprehensive history of the poinsettia full of little known facts, historical lore and myths and horticultural advice. A Benjamin Franklin Award winner!

Hardcover   1997   $21.95

 

The Elegant Martini, Kathleen DeVanna Fish

*        The martini is still the ultimate American drink and, in this little book, it is celebrated in all its glory.

*        Here you will find some of the most popular martini recipes from around the country such as San Francisco’s Johnny Love’s Perfect Martini, The Thin Man Martini from the Rainbow Room in New York City and Mumbo Martini from Mumbo Jumbo in Atlanta.

*        There is also a section on tasty appetizers--perfect companions to the martini. Tomato Salsa, Eggplant Caviar, Smoked Salmon Pinwheels and Wild Mushroom Quesadilla are among the many.

*        And if you want to go out on the town to enjoy the perfect martini, there are 20 well known restaurants and bars described in this book from the Compass Rose in San Francisco and The Viper Room in Holly wood to the Top of the Hub in Boston.

Softcover   1998   $17.95

 

Pets Welcome, Kathleen and Robert Fish

*        Now and again we find a non-cookbook that we consider truly special.

*        Here is a terrific book for anyone who love animals and enjoys traveling with pets.

*        Pets Welcome offers many options throughout the US from romantic and elegant hotels to quirky and rustic inns and B&Bs.  Each is rated with a three, four or five “paw” designation.

*        Besides the many hotels listed, there are travel tips and helpful hints on traveling with pets.

*        Also available in a California only edition.

Softcover   1998   $19.95 ($15.95 California edition)