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More than any other time of the year, St. Valentine s Day fills our hearts and minds with special feelings of tenderness and appreciation for that special person in our lives. We enjoy doing something out of the ordinary that shows our loved one that we truly value them and are pleased with who they are. In Valentine s Day Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting Valentine s Day recipes and some charming ideas on the subject to titillate the romantic and creative imagination in us all. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this special day s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more.With recipes using readily available ingredients, Valentine s Day Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef s bookshelf.Please visit our website at www.whisperingpinepress.com. 6x9, 320 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings.Whispering Pine Press, Inc. © 2008. ... Read more

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Have high blood pressure? Try a square of dark chocolate.Worried about cardiovascular disease? Snack onsome dark chocolate chips.From the time of the Aztec Indians, the cocoa bean has been cherished as a "food of the gods."They may have been on to something because in this book, George Rapitis shows how dark chocolate contains powerful flavonoids that can help promote heart health. This book is filled with delicious recipes that are low in calories and filled with antioxidants coming from dark chocolate. ... Read more

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, killing six times as many as breast cancer. What's worse, too few women realize the dire risk they face.WomenHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, is an organization dedicated to helping women heart patients and those at risk for heart disease, whether they know it or not. Through an extensive support group network, they also help women who have heart disease live normal lives. And because dietary changes are often an important part of the recovery process, when their members gather, the conversation naturally turns to food.To help spread the news of their work, WomenHeart has created this one-of-a-kind collection that focuses on 40 key foods known to promote heart health that features a number of family-friendly recipes from their members.Packed with plenty of great-to-wake-up-to dishes like French Toast with Orange Cream and Lemon Blueberry Muffins, it also includes dozens of crowd-pleasing dinner favorites like Revamped Chicken Pot-pie, Beef and Vegetable Stroganoff, and Sesame Salmon with Spicy Cucumber Salad. In fact, in this collection there's a recipe for every occasion, as well as 40 enticing photographs.Even better, this cookbook includes plenty of desserts, like Flourless Chocolate Cake, Summer Fruit Compote, and Raspberry Buckle, making it easy to see that fighting heart disease can mean indulging in the pleasures good food offers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

Very impressed with information
Both of my parents have undergone bypass surgery within the past 8 months.It has been very intimidating to read all the information of how to prevent heart disease, especially having to relay the information to my parents.I came across this book last week and love it.Coming from a family that loves to ask questions this book has a lot of answers.I love that the first part of this book thoroughly explains heart disease, prevention, and how certain foods can be beneficial to your heart.It was also a great idea to list the recipes (w/ page numbers) at the end of each 'Heart Healthy Food' description.This book is well organized and makes cooking their recipes along with other heart healthy recipes more attainable.

My favorite new cookbook!
I've been living with heart disease for 11 years now. Changing my eating habits has been the hardest lifestyle change for me. This cookbook has some great receipes with simple ingredients that I plan to use often. The photos make my mouth water!

Informative! Heart Healthy ! & Delicious too!
I just received a copy of this book and I am very excited! As a woman living with heart disease and a cookbook fanatic it is truly the answer to my prayers for a heart healthy cookbook that is informative, knowledgable, fun and beautiful to look at...The recipes are simple enough for everyday, but tasty and beautiful enough for any special occasion. The list of heart healthy foods is a very helpful tool for creating new recipes and updating old ones. The heart health information at the front of the book is concise, up to date and easy to comprehend....I recommend this cookbook for anyone who cares about treating their families or themselves to innovative, tasty meals and healthy hearts in the process! Give it to a friend for Heart Month or to Mom's on Mother's day, but don't lend out yours..you won't get it back!

Amazing, who knew healthy could be so tasty
At this point in my life I hate cooking.As a heart survivor I received a copy of this book and fell in love.A dear friend of mine made four of the recipes and now I am hooked.Thank you to all the wonderful women who made this cookbook happen.Now I am going to try and eat all the 40 heart healthy foods.Thanks from my heart.

Debbie

A Tested Cookbook
Each of the recipies is from WomenHeart members who have used the recipies themselves. Wouldn't flourless chocolate cake be a seller alone? The authors and recipie donors live the success of eating right to support their continued coping with women's deadliest killer, heart disease. The recipies are fun and tasty and enjoyable by ALL.I'm giving copies to my family and friends. Great job, ladies.
Fae Deaton, WomenHeart 06 ... Read more

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Nothing says "I love you" like gifts made from the heart, and anyone struck with Cupid's arrow will find plenty of inspiration in Valentine Treats. So say it like you mean it with nostalgic Antique Valentines and a Sweetheart Candy Box. If that's not enough to sway the fickle, then let them hear the sweet Pitter Patter of your Pancakes, and dive into your Chocolate Cookie Truffles. Even the littlest cherubs will join in the fun with simple nosegays, no-fuss Peanut Butter with Love Sandwiches, and Pixie Postcards. Cupid's arrow will hit the bull's eye this holiday with the enchanting ideas in Valentine Treats. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excelente Libro
He comprado este libro para una amiga quien tiene una repostería y le ha facinado.Muchas interesantes recetas,faciles de hacer.Ya sea para prepararlas en casa o para incluir en el menú de un negocio,Este es un excelente libro.

Saludos,

Robert.-

The Whole Family CAN Enjoy this Magickal Little Volume!!
I bought this book with a bit of skepticism...a book on valentines alone, coming in at 96 pages?? Could this be good? Would it have very many good craft projects that I would ACTUALLY be able to do or that I would WANT to do? Any that my kids (at ages 3 & 5) would be able to help with? Would I be able to adapt any of what was in these pages to "punch up" or help take my magickal working into some new areas (hey, who cannot use a bit of help in the romance department every now and then...keeps things interesting and fun!)I have to admit I've had a few stinkers of late when it comes to books of this kind.I must say I was very pleasantly (very, very) surprised when I got it..

I "devoured" it in less than an hour.After my initial reading, I got out my requisite stickies and marked pages I could actually use (either alone, with my kids or in my magick)...I came away with quite a few...many could be done with my kids (though at there age all of them would be supervised activates...older kids -- say ages 7-10 could most certainly do many of the crafts in this book alone).I found several that were both fun, easy and attractive -- my fears about hokey or tacky looking decorations and projects was quickly laid to rest!! These projects could actually be as elegant and classy as you like or as silly and hokey -- depending on what your going for (hey, I admit hokey DOES have a place in our lives!)...the projects are easily explained, the materials are not too numerous (nor are the expensive) to make these projects daunting or overly time consuming (we've all got busy lives...I'd say several could be done in about 30 mins...and some could take several hours...but I didn't think any couldn't be done in say an evening (with the exception of the bubble paper...this would take two days total with drying time) or a rainy day at home!!

While specifically for Valentines day, this book could be used at almost anytime of the year...your loved one's (and you too) deserve to be acknowledged more than once a year...and romance, love, and self-healing magick can certainly be enhanced utilizing some of the ideas in this book!!!

It's certainly refreshing to find a book with quality projects and recipes that are classy and fun without being Martha Stewart caliber snooty and darn hard to actually do in today's busy work-a-day world!! This book comes highly recommended for both the "normal crafter" and the Magickal one!

B+ for Price (at about 11.00, perhaps slightly more I would rather see this at about 9.95 or slightly less for the number of pages)

A+ for Content

Valentine Treats
I did a lot of crafts for my parents and my friends.The book gave me so many ideas and it was explaint so well, great book. plus I didn't really need a lot of money. ... Read more

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This beautiful little volume is a true celebration of love. Filled with romantic hints, tips, trivia, and practical advice, you can dip into this book at any page and discover countless wonderful ways to make your romantic moments truly magical. 1000 Romantic Things to Say and Do is brimming with romantic poems and quotations from some of the world's most celebrated lovers, allowing you to rediscover the joy of falling in love for the very first time. What makes a perfect romantic evening for two? With ideas from how to create an atmosphere with candles, cushions and music to suggestions for the best romantic meals, drinks and aphrodisiacs, this book will certainly get you in the mood for love. There are also tips for making your own beautiful and traditional valentine's cards, writing your own heartfelt love letters and even creating the perfect gift for your loved one. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

fall in love over and over again..
this book is for those who wanted to fall in love.. who are in love and want to rekindle the passion.. or for anyone who doesn't have a clue about romance..: ) this book is very special cause it has everything in it--love quotes,best places to go with your loved one.. about the most romantic things to do-- it will make your heart flutter as you turn every page.. and because there is 1000 surprises in it.. you can read it over and over again. What i like most about it is that it is not just a collection of love poems/quotes.. it is actually from real people's point of view about love.. ranging from 7 years old to 89! its soo wonderful! I need a dose of it everyday. It makes me smile and fall in love with my special someone. ... Read more

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Holiday Hearts A Collection of Inspired Recipes, Gifts, and Decorations by Pamela Sheldon Johns and Jennifer Barry

Occasions abound on which we show our love for family and friends—Valentine's Day, of course, but also anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, all days meant for pampering. What better way to please the object of your affection than with the classic symbol of love, a heart? From acclaimed chef Pamela Sheldon Johns and celebrated designer Jennifer Barry come HOLIDAY HEARTS, a book teeming with food and craft ideas all devoted to the heart. Hearts can be savory—Parmesan Braided Hearts. They can definitely be sweet—Pink Coconut Hearts with Rose Blossoms. They can be decorative—Rose Heart Candle Wreathes. They can even be practical—Lavender Heart Sachets. This year, honor that someone special with a unique, homemade treasure. ... Read more