Author: Anna Prokos Publisher: ISBN: 9780983856009 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 26
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Children around the world celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa,but kids with a Greek heritage anxiously wait for New Year's Eve. Atthe stroke of midnight, families cut a traditional cake called Vasilopita(va-see-LO-pee-ta). But this holiday cake is no ordinary confection. It holds a special surprise inside that's said to bring a year of good luck to the person who finds it. The Lucky Cake is a heartwarming story about a boy named Billy who thinks he will never be lucky. But as he learns the legend behind this tradition, Billy realizes how lucky he already is!
Author: Ying Chang Compestine Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1481443046 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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It's the Chinese New Year, and the Chang Family has only enough rice flour to make one nián-gão, a special New Year's rice cake, for the entire family to eat. But this delicious little nián-gão has other ideas. "Ai yo! I don't think so!" it cries, coming to life and escaping. Ming, Cong, little Da and their parents chase the nián-gão all over the village until it runs into a hungry, old woman and sends her tumbling to the ground. Though Da is a small boy, his heart is big enough to share the treat with her, even though that leaves Da's family with nothing to eat for their own celebration. But the Changs' generosity doesn't go unnoticed. When they return home, they find the Kitchen God has left a wonderful surprise for them. Ying Chang Compestine's heartwarming story conveys an important and poignant message about sharing and compassion. Tungwai Chau's soft and evocative illustrations complete this tender holiday story.
Author: Julie Richardson Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 1607741032 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 178
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A charming collection of updated recipes for both classic and forgotten cakes, from a timeless yellow birthday cake with chocolate buttercream frosting, to the new holiday standard, Gingerbread Icebox Cake with Mascarpone Mousse, written by a master baker and coauthor of Rustic Fruit Desserts. Make every occasion—the annual bake sale, a birthday party, or even a simple Sunday supper—a celebration with this charming collection of more than 50 remastered classics. Each recipe in Vintage Cakes is a confectionary stroll down memory lane. After sifting through her treasure trove of cookbooks and recipe cards, master baker and author Julie Richardson selected the most inventive, surprising, and just plain delicious cakes she could find. The result is a delightful and delectable time capsule of American baking, with recipes spanning a century. With precise and careful guidance, Richardson guides home bakers—whether total beginners or seasoned cooks—toward picture-perfect meringues, extra-creamy frostings, and lighter-than-air chiffons. A few of the dreamy cakes that await: a chocolatey Texas Sheet Cake as large and abundant as its namesake state, the boozy Not for Children Gingerbread Bundt cake, and the sublime Lovelight Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Chocolate Whipped Cream. With recipes to make Betty Crocker proud, these nostalgic and foolproof sweets rekindle our love affair with cakes.
Author: Celeste Fletcher McHale Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0718034236 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 304
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Friends since kindergarten, Carrigan, Ella Rae, and Laine thought they'd been through everything together. But when cancer threatens to rip the trio apart, their world spins in a way they've never known before. Through it all, will they discover the secret to the divine taste of hummingbird cake—and to friendships that never end? In the South you always say “yes, ma’am” and “no, ma’am.” You know everybody’s business. Football is a lifestyle not a pastime. Food—especially dessert—is almost a religious experience. And you protect your friends as fiercely as you protect your family—even if the threat is something you cannot see. In this Southern novel brimming with wit and authenticity, Laine, Carrigan, Ella Rae first met on the playground when they were five years old. Now, as adults, they’re still almost inseparable as they handle the outrageous curveballs that life sometimes throws—from devastating pain to absolute joy. As the three friends navigate everything from a devastating medical diagnosis to the rocky path of marriage, their bond is tested. Through it all, you’ll experience the essence and the joy of true friendship. And if you’re lucky, you just may discover the secret to hummingbird cake along the way. Women’s fiction, focused on friendship, and set in the South Full length, stand-alone novel Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Author: Anna Prokos Publisher: ISBN: 9780983856016 Category : Languages : en Pages : 36
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Billy and his family prepare to celebrate March 25th, an important day in world history. To commemorate this date, Billy must wear a traditional Greek costume consisting of a funny red hat, puffy pom-pom shoes and a short, pleated white skirt. He does not want to be seen in public with this strange uniform. But when his father explains the history behind the outfit, as well as the significant historical events of March 25, Billy proudly marches in his city's Greek Independence Day parade to celebrate his heritage. The Lucky Day is the third title in the beloved "Lucky Book Series" by Greek-American author Anna Prokos. Published to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, The Lucky Day tells the historic, religious and cultural story behind March 25, 1861, the date Greeks fought the Ottoman Empire to win back their freedom, independence and religious rights. The Lucky Day is reflective of March 25th events celebrated by Greeks and Hellenic friends around the world, so that children can learn about and share their unique heritage.
Author: Roger Pizey Publisher: Jacqui Small ISBN: 9781906417970 Category : Baking Languages : en Pages : 304
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‘Quite simply, Roger Pizey is one of the finest pastry chefs Britain has ever known.’ Marco Pierre White World's Best Cakes is a fabulous collection of globally-inspired classic bakes, from national favourites such as American Boston cream pie and British Chelsea buns to exquisite small treats including Russian Tea Cakes and French madeleines. Each recipe has been meticulously researched and perfectly baked by Roger Pizey, one of the world's leading pastry chefs. Whether you are a baking novice wanting to make your first plum madeira or a seasoned pastry enthusiast wishing to impress with a millefeuille and a croquembouche, the book is divided into chapters that correspond with types of cakes and techniques. A handy go-to recipe section covers all the Baking Basics – from all types of pastry to crème Anglaise or frangipane. With guest recipes from some of the world’s most famous chefs and bakers, including Rachel Allen, Mark Hix and Marco Pierre-White, World’s Best Cakes is a superlative global resource for the art of cake baking, a showcase of awe-inspiring cakes and pastries, each one a superb testament to the skills of master pâtissier Roger Pizey.
Author: D. Wallace Peach Publisher: D. Wallace Peach ISBN: 1635352908 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
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Catling – She’s a weapon desired by those who reign and those who rebel. In the tiered cities of Ellegeance, the elite Influencers’ Guild holds the power to manipulate emotions. Love and fear, pleasure and pain mark the extremes of their sway. But it’s the subtle blends that hook their victims’ hearts. They hide behind oaths of loyalty and rule the world. Until Catling discovers the gift that will be her bane. She is the shield that disrupts the influencer’s sway. Born in the grim warrens beneath the city, Catling rues the rose birthmark encircling her eye. Yet, it grants her a unique ability, the means to remake a civilization. To the Guild, she an aberration, a threat, and they order her death. No longer a helpless child, Catling has other plans. As chaos shakes the foundations of order and rule, will she become the realm’s savior? Or its executioner? Welcome to a world of three moons, a sentient landscape, rivers of light, and tier cities that rise from the swamps like otherworld flowers. A planet of waterdragons, where humans are the aliens living among three-fingered natives with spotted skin. Where a half-blood converses with the fog and the goddess plans her final reckoning. In the spirit of the fantasy tradition set by Patrick Rothfuss, Karen Miller, and Glenda Larke, follow Catling’s journey as she grows into the deadly force that shapes the future. She is the realm’s shield, an influencer, assassin, healer, mother, and avenger. And all she desires is to go home.
Author: Anna Prokos Publisher: ISBN: 9780983856092 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Billy can't wait for Easter! His family celebrates with special foods, but he looks forward to the most exciting part: cracking red eggs with his family. Billy hopes his egg will be the lucky one so he can have a year of good fortune. But Billy quickly remembers how fortunate he already is. Follow Billy and his family in another holiday adventure as he learns the story behind Easter and some beloved Greek traditions.
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