First, I would like to Thank Harlequin for giving me this opportunity to do this review. There are plenty of kid-friendly projects, which is a great time to create handcrafted gifts and decorations, along with making home-baked goodies and enjoying quality time with the family.
This book has some great recipes, just to name a few, Shortbread Sugar Cookies, Russian Tea Cake Cookies, One-Pot Chicken and Vegetables, Hot Spiced Cider and so many more.
The philosophy behind A Homemade Christmas is simple: Giving part of yourself, your time, efforts and talent and will help you get into the genuine holiday spirit.
Making something with your own hands—whether it’s a plate of just-baked cookies, a handcrafted stocking, a homemade wreath, or a hand-folded origami ornament—is a great way to connect with the true meaning of Christmas.
From holiday decorating to gift giving, A Homemade Christmas is chock-full of projects, recipes, tips, and helpful hints that are guaranteed to add a homemade touch to your holiday season. Open this charming volume to any page and discover a wealth of practical and easy-to-accomplish ideas for a homemade holiday:
• create personal, distinctive holiday greetings
• deck the halls with festive, handmade trimmings
• cook simple but memorable homemade dishes
• make unique, handcrafted gifts
• share the joy of the season with friends and family
Packed with inspiration and how-to’s for ideas that are family-friendly and eco-conscious, festive and meaningful, A Homemade Christmas will put homemade back into your holidays!
About the Author:
Tina Barseghian is a San Francisco Bay Area-based writer, editor, author and blogger. After working at Ready Made and Craft magazines, writing a DIY design blog and authoring the book Get a Hobby! 101 All-consuming Diversions for Every Lifestyle, she’s learned a thing or two about making things by hand. By far the most important lesson: Have fun and enjoy the process.
The Chapters in this Book are:
- Chapter One: Greeting
- Chapter Two: Trimming
- Chapter Three: Cooking
- Chapter Four: Giving
- Chapter Five: Celebrating
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