How to celebrate everything recipes and rituals for birthdays, holidays, family dinners, and every day in between

"From the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York Times bestseller Dinner: The Playbook comes a warm and inviting guide with more than one hundred time-tested recipes and a host of inspiring ideas for turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasio...

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Main Author: Rosenstrach, Jenny (Author)
Other Authors: Cavanaugh, Chelsea (Photographer), Granof, Victoria, 1958-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Ballantine Books, [2016]
Edition: First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Why rituals?
  • Holidays we didn't invent. "Everything" ; Easter ham ; The edible gift ritual (Valentine's day, Mother's day, Father's day ; Fourth of July, aka cousinland ; Halloween launch party ; On Thanksgiving traditions ; How to avoid empty celebration syndrome ; The holiday party ; My dad's genius entertaining trick ; Christmas in Virginia ; Fancy-pants dinner (New Year's Eve)
  • Our family rituals. The walk to the farmer's market ; The one-on-one date ; Fruit first thing ; Pickling ; Lunch with Dad ; The sleepover breakfast ; Vacation rituals ; Miracle mashed potatoes ; ApreĢ€s ski
  • Birthdays. Abby's birthdaypalooza ; Andy's birthday breakfasts ; Jenny's mud cake ; Phoebe's ice cream cake ; Pick a country, any country ; A sane parent's guide to throwing an at-home birthday party
  • Family dinners. Did I ever tell you...? ; Sunday dinners ; Eating in front of the TV ; After-dinner rituals ; On signature dinners
  • In conclusion. Rituals and holidays organized by calendar.