Jessica Strand Bücher

Packed with vibrant, cheery photography and just the right amount of Christmas kitsch, Very Merry Cocktails compiles over 50 holiday drink recipes to enjoy throughout the season.

Preparing a nursery may be a parents most joyful and meaningful decorating project ever. Filled with visions of the newborn swathed in soft blankets and tucked in a crib with a rocker at the ready, its easy to feel excited-and to be completely overwhelmed. Enter Babys Room. In the same winning format as Kids Rooms, this inspirational book shows that decorating and furnishing a room for a newborn need not be difficult or expensive. Author Jessica Strand offers practical counsel on all the elements of room layout-everything from furniture and fixtures to lighting and window treatments. Color choices, fabrics, and themes are also explored, along with baby-friendly storage systems. To help parents visualize the possibilities, Babys Room showcases ten innovative nurseries that blend form and function with charm and creativity. With a comprehensive source list, easy make-it-yourself projects, and colorful photographs throughout, Babys Room delivers-everything but baby!

There's something wonderful about a quiet, intimate dinner with another person, whether it be a spouse, a date, or a friend. Whatever the occasion, culinary expert Jessica Strand offers the ideal solution. Each delicious recipe, from appetizers to desserts, is scaled to prepare two portionsno calculator or leftovers required. Mouthwatering dinners like Sake-Ginger Poached Black Bass with Garlicky Bok Choy or special Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce have never been easier, tastier, or more enjoyable. An ideal gift for newlyweds, and with nearly 50 recipes to satisfy every duo (not to mention invaluable hints for sharing the kitchen), Cooking for Two makes every night special.