Make your holidays festive with Mary Engelbreit’s new cookbook, “You’re Invited: A Cookbook for Special Occasions.”
For those who value decoration and presentation as much as taste and tradition, Engelbreit’s book will delight.
This 144-page, hardcover 10-inch by 10-inch book features Engelbreit’s distinctive and vibrant artwork. Called “the Norman Rockwell of the Nineties” by People magazine, Engelbreit’s book features foods for all occasions.
It also features complete menus with tips on making it look irresistible, full-color pictures of treats and table settings, and decorations and crafts for each occasion.
“You’re Invited: A Cookbook for Special Occasions” is available at www.amazon.com or local bookstores. The cover price is $24.95.
America’s favorite doughboy is putting up a $25,000 award to one creative kid.
Pillsbury is asking kids to create, cook and compete in the “Kids Bake It Fun” contest judged by online voters.
Unleash your child’s inner cook in the kitchen, then submit their favorite concoction for a chance at one of 10 $500 cash awards, or the big award of $25,000.
To enter, kids must create an original treat using Pillsbury brand baking mixes and frostings and take a photo of it. Then, complete an entry form and submit the name of the treat and a short (50 words or less) description of the delightful dish.
Entry forms should be submitted to Kids Bake It Fun Contest, P.O. Box 3512, St. Cloud, MN 56397-3512. Forms and complete contest rules can be found at www.pillsburybaking.com.
Deadline is Nov. 28.
A free “Crisco Celebrates the Flavor of the Holidays” booklet is available, with about 20 recipes for a range of festive dishes to make for holiday entertaining.
The recipes, shown in color photos, were judged the best from many offered by home cooks across the country.
Readers may obtain a copy of the recipe booklet by sending a postcard with their name and address to The J.M. Smucker Co., Attn: Crisco Celebrates the Flavor of the Holidays Recipe Booklet, Consumer Relations Dept., P.O. Box 197, Orrville, OH 44667.
Or visit www.crisco.com.
Tanya Sampson, Herald Writer
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