The Joy of Food: Celebrating the Role Food Plays in Our Lives

Publisher Marketing: What is it about food that brings us closer together? It is more than for mere sustenance. Sharing a meal creates an atmosphere of nourishment and gladness that sustains both body and soul. When we make time to bake a birthday cake or prepare a well-loved dish, we are expressing affection, creating and preserving memories and taking pause for thankfulness. The inspiration for this book has come from a lifetime of joyous celebrations at tables filled with delicious food, beloved family and special friends. Each recipe evokes a memory and has its own story to tell. In addition to savory creations like Prime Rib in Rock Salt and my comforting Chicken Pot Pie, you will find time-honored family specialties like Gladdie's Pie Crust, Grandma Alfrey's Banana Nut Bread and Fourth of July Waldeck Ice Cream. Every dish is sure to create heartfelt memories for you as well. Featuring 110 recipes and 11 chapters, you will also find the art of entertaining made easy with tips for pairing food with wine, setting a genteel table, utilizing flowers in creative ways, and crafting menus that will allow you to enjoy the party as much as your guests. There are creations for both the experienced and novice accompanied by over 50 cooking techniques, baking secrets, and how-to instruction for developing good cooking habits and stocking the kitchen and pantry. From salty to sweet and cocktails to cookies, The Joy of Food holds something just right to nurture and celebrate every person and occasion in life. From my table to yours - let these recipes celebrate the role food plays in all our lives and yield memories worth savoring. Cheryl