Review: Warm, common sense guide with great tips and recipes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2013
Another 'savvy' entertaining book from an author who offers insightful tips, easy to make and tasty recipes, presented in a warm, friendly way.  Shanna Hatfield has a blog that's mentioned in the book which I also checked out. Being a blogger myself it was fun to see, and I give her a big thumbs up for the recipes in this book having links to her blog (touch the blue highlighted recipe names to be taken to the blog posts) where you can view great photos of the making of the recipes as well as a photo of the finished product.The book isn't just about recipes though.  It's about offering tips, ideas and a guide to hosting holiday get togethers. I find the book to be a compilation of great advice and easy to make recipes that you'd share with friends.  Shanna does this in a way that makes you feel like a friend reading it, which is a bonus!You will find things like 'Creating a Coffee Station' and 'Gift Wrapping Basics' peppered in with recipes for desserts, snacks, main dishes and a festive drink holiday drink, Pomegranate Punch. This book is a great book for those who are hosting a holiday party for the first time, and for those who wish to get tuned into the holiday spirit and discover a few new tricks and recipes.I highly recommend this book, and Shanna's other 'savvy' books like:Savvy Autumn Entertaining (Savvy Entertaining)which offer a fun read with great tips and recipes.NOTE:  No, Shanna and I are not in cahootz to get you to buy these books.  I really, really like them and think she deserves kudos for her excellent efforts!