Gathering of Friends Cookbooks

 In our latest catalog on page 28 at the bottom of the page you will see that we have some new cookbooks, The Gathering of Friends, Vol. 1 & 2. It does not talk about them at all in the catalog, but I am here to tell you they are AMAZING!!! They are not just cookbooks, they are inspiring idea books that have delicious recipes included.Today I am going to share with you some of the recipes, ideas, and images that are sure to inspire even the most non- person to want to host a get together.

            Volume 1 is designed to guide you step-by-step through having a party. Most are designed for 10-12 people, but the concepts and recipes can be adapted for larger events as well. It starts with the ‘theme’ if you will; Evening Gathering, A Christmas Celebration, No Bake Baby Shower, and Treats and Tokens, just to name a few. There are ideas for tables scapes and centerpieces. The recipes have simple instructions, beautiful pictures, and use common ingredients. It takes you from appetizer to dessert and everything in between, there is a Shopping List, place where you can make Notes, and a Comments page too. Take a moment to look at the following pictures:

No Bake Baby Shower

A Christmas Celebration, No Bake Baby Shower, and Treats and Tokens, just to name a few. The recipes have simple instructions, beautiful pictures, and use common ingredients. It takes you from appetizer to dessert and everything in between, there is a Shopping List, place where you can make Notes, and a Comments page too. 

     An Enchanted Evening, inspired me for an upcoming Anniversary party we are hosting for my husbands parents. I am a very visual person and the pictures themselves had me drooling and wanting to cook. Too bad it was 11pm!!!

            There are recipes for some amazing salad dressings, yummy salads, and the No Bake Baby Shower would also work well for a Bridal or Wedding shower as well. There is a whole section devoted to cookies. It is devoted to simplicity and ease of preparation. Also, it does not reference Demarle or Demarle products, so it would make a beautiful housewarming, wedding, or birthday present. I do not buy cookbooks anymore, because I have the ones I rely on and the internet. BUT this is one that I did invest in!

             Volume 2 is set up similar to Volume 1, but on a smaller scale. Five weeks of Gatherings, 4 nights, with a shopping list for the week. Again the pictures are exquisite, the recipes easy, and the ideas inspiring! See pictures below:

            Chapter Six is called Effortless Dishes, Chapter seven is Savory Beginnings, Chapter Eight is Wholesome Soups from the Kitchen, Chapter Nine is Garden Fresh Salads, and Chapter Ten is Enchanting Desserts. These books have something for EVERYONE. They are truly inspirational and a must in EVERY kitchen! I DO NOT recommend something that I would not buy myself or have in my kitchen, BUT if you are still not convinced then give me a call so we can set up a time for you to view these books for yourself!