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Celebrate the Season

Snowy days and warm evenings are the perfect time to celebrate with quiet conversation or lively gatherings. These books will help you plan and prepare for the chilly season ahead.

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  • Bake Yourself Happy

    50 Recipes to Bring You Joy

    Blackwell, Steph,
    What's more satisfying than the perfectly balanced flavours of that first bite of freshly baked bread? Through her recipes and insightful perspective, Blackwell advocates the positive effects baking can have on our mental health.
    Book, 2022London : Greenfinch, 2022, ©2022. — 641. 815 BLA
  • Celebrate With Babs

    Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions

    Costello, Barbara,
    A great cookbook for those with a little less experience but who still want to impress. Lots of photos and easy to follow instructions will help you create the perfect menu for any special occasion.
    Book, 2022Indianapolis, Indiana : DK Publishing, 2022, ©2022. — 641. 568 COS
  • The 2-hour Cocktail Party

    How to Build Relationships With Small Gatherings

    Gray, Nick,
    Planning a party can be intimidating but Gray's book is all you'll need to get started hosting fun gatherings that encourage meaningful connections.
    Book, 2022[Place of publication not identified] : Lioncrest Publishing, 2022, ©2022. — 793. 2 GRA
  • The Snowy Cabin Cookbook

    Meals and Drinks for Adventurous Days and Cozy Nights

    Hanel, Marnie,
    This beautifully illustrated cookbook is perfect for cozy winter evenings, filled with fun recipes and activities to help celebrate the snowy winter season.
    Book, 2021New York : Artisan, 2021, ©2021. — 641. 564 HAN
  • Dessert Boards

    50 Beautifully Sweet Platters and Boards for Family, Friends, Holidays, and Any Occasion

    Hemmerly, Kellie,
    Get inspired and learn how to create stunning dessert boards with all kinds of treats, perfect for any occasion.
    Book, 2021Beverly, Massachusetts : Harvard Common Press, 2021, ©2021. — 641. 86 HEM
  • Kempton offers insight into remaining calm, connecting with others, and taking pressure off of yourself during this busy season. A great read for anyone who wants to create a season of rejuvenation and start the New Year refreshed.
    Book, 2020New York : Scribner, 2020, ©2019. — 394. 2663 KEM
  • Baking for the Holidays

    50+ Treats for a Festive Season

    Kieffer, Sarah,
    Delicious treats that will delight guests at all of your seasonal celebrations. From crème brûlée pumpkin pie to pull-apart bread, these recipes will quickly become part of your holiday repertoire.
    Book, 2021San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021, ©2021. — 641. 568 KIE
  • Celebrate With Kim-Joy

    Cute Cakes and Bakes to Make Every Occasion Joyful

    Kim-Joy, 1991-
    Quirky recipes and cute cake decorations great for celebrating year-round. Kim-Joy's clear instructions will inspire you to venture out of your comfort zone and vegan and gluten-free alternatives are included.
    Book, 2021London : Hardie Grant/Quadrille, 2021, ©2021. — 641. 8653 KIM
  • Life From Scratch

    Family Traditions That Start With You

    Lachey, Vanessa,
    Lachey takes you through her journey of creating her own traditions and her creativity will help spark ideas for your own celebrations.
    Book, 2021San Francisco : HarperOne, 2021, ©2021. — 641. 568 LAC
  • Jewish Holiday Baking

    Inspired Recipes for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and More

    Scheft, Uri,
    Pastry chef Uri Scheft shares a selection of tried-and-true Jewish recipes. From challah to chocolate‑filled babka, these are keepers.
    Book, 2020New York : Artisan, 2020, ©2020. — 641. 5676 SCH
  • A brand-new collection of delicious and easy-to-follow recipes from South Africa's bestselling chef and social media sensation Mogau Seshoene, aka the Lazy Makoti, who shows readers how to host any occasion with style.
    Book, 2021Johannesburg : Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2021, ©2021. — 641. 509 SES