Sunday, January 4, 2009

Taste of Lowcountry or Blessingways

Taste of Lowcountry

Author: Charleston Cooks

Taste of the Lowcountry is a must-have book for the best in lowcountry cuisine. The cookbook is a collection of recipes compiled by Danielle Wecksler from Taste of the Lowcountry cooking classes held at the Charleston Cooks! Maverick kitchen store in Charleston, South Carolina. The recipes feature the secrets behind this popular regional culinary draw and are perfect for anyone who enjoys regional southern cooking and wants to prepare those favorite dishes at home.

Since its inception in 2004, Charleston Cooks! has become a favorite stop for those who are passionate about cuisine. This kitchen store, part of the Maverick Southern Kitchens culinary group, has everything from high-performance kitchen tools and appliances to gifts, cookbooks and culinary gadgets. In its state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, cooking classes from top area chefs are offered on a variety of topics, skills, and
menus. With this Taste of the Lowcountry cookbook, every home chef can prepare the cuisine which is the cornerstone of the coastal South Carolina heritage.



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Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centered Baby Showers: Celebrating Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood

Author: Shari Maser

A blueprint for woman-to-woman support of expectant and new mothers, this innovative guide to planning a personalized "mother shower" features imaginative invitation ideas, unique Blessingway celebrations, inspiring stories, and creative suggestions for including men and children.

What People Are Saying

Mary Embree
Blessingways is terrific. It is both timeless and timely. The celebrations are imaginative and different. For those who want to produce a very special event, this book can give them all the creative ideas they need.
mother of two


Nan Koehler
By the end of Blessingways I was moved to tears over and over again. I loved all the twists and turns of the possible choices and I loved the women's stories woven throughout the entire work.
midwife and author of Artemis Speaks: VBAC Stories and Natural Childbirth Information


Pam England
This book is a bounty of inspiration!
CNM, MA, midwife and author of Birthing From Within


Phyllis Klaus
Childbirth is a special time in life that needs to be acknowledged, and Shari Maser offers a thoughtful way to honor this momentous rite of passage. Whether a Blessingway is simple or more elaborate, she shows how to infuse the occasion with love, spirit, and caring support that the mother-to-be will carry with her long afterward.
MFT and Marshall Klaus, MD, co-authors of Bonding; The Doula Book; and Your Amazing Newborn


Andrea Alban Gosline
Blessingways is a soulful resource for families as they await their baby. This nurturing guide is like a warm, welcoming embrace that provides fresh inspiration for an auspicious beginning for the new mother and her baby.
author of Celebrating Motherhood, the Mother's Nature Calm and Confidence cards, and Little Moments of Peace




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