From My House To Yours: Gifts, Recipes, and Remembrances from the Heart of the Home
What could be more delightful than a simple gift from the heart of the home...a loaf of strawberry bread or a potpourri sachet for a summertime guest...a jar of apricot-raisin jam or a tin of mochaccino mix for a friend on a rainy afternoon...a bottle of a special homemade cordial for the hosts of a holiday party...In From My House to Yours, John Hadamuscin not only captures the spirit of giving but also offers the perfect gifts as well. With his customary flair, he has created a year-round collection that's filled to the rim with delicious yet uncomplicated recipes, thoughtful gifts, and fond remembrances.From tea breads and marmalade in winter to springtime gifts of food using rhubarb and strawberries, from a summertime "thanks for a great weekend" gift of tomato chutney to a dried flower wreath in the fall and cookies, condiments, and confections for Christmas, here are dozens of homemade presents to give to anyone on any occasion. And more than 75 full-color photographs show the gifts themselves along with John's perfectly simple ideas for packaging and presentation.As warmhearted and attractive as it is useful, From My House to Yours is a wonderful gift in itself -- a gift that's brimming over with good ideas and best wishes.