Martha grew up in a wealthy household with six siblings (she was the second youngest). Martha Stewart has written and published 97 books as of 2015. Martha first published her book, Entertaining, in 1982. The book was full of Stewart’s signature style: simple, yet sophisticated recipes, clear instructions, and beautiful photographs. In 1982, she published her first book, “Entertaining,” which became an instant bestseller.

She quickly became known for her elegant and delicious parties. Fill out the form and the recipe assistants will try and help you find what you need.In the early 1970s, Martha Stewart started a catering business in her Connecticut home. If you need assistance with a recipe, be sure and click on Recipe Assistants.

Remember to check out the library’s Cooking Neighborhood for all your cookbook and recipe needs. Even if you think you have seen it all, you haven’t until you have seen this book. So, be sure and check out this new Martha Stewart book. The guests I had at my house had brought me some currant jelly, so I gave it a try. It calls for a ham, rosemary, lemon juice and currant jelly or jam. At first that recipe didn’t sound very good, but the picture in the book looked very pretty. Serve this with a blueberry compote – so delicious.Īnother recipe I tried was the Ham with the Currant Rosemary Glaze. You also must fold the egg whites into the batter. The first recipe I made was the Blueberry Belgian Waffles. I like my waffles on the crunchy side and these were light and crunchy. It uses what most waffles recipes use, but it also has cornmeal in it. But I do know that I can cook and try out the recipes that are in this book, many of which haven’t appeared in her magazine or other books. I know I will never be able to entertain like Martha does.

Holiday cooking is also included in this book. From the scrumptious food to the beautiful place settings (using a gravy boat as a flower vase – so neat!), this book is a treasure trove of ways to entertain.įrom an informal breakfast to a lavish party, the book is organized around mornings, afternoons, and evenings. But once you open it, the photography will knock your socks off. The first thing about this book is that it is huge. Well, she has come out with an update to that book called Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations. How many of you remember the entertaining book that Martha Stewart wrote in the 1980s? I do, and I have that book in my collection of cookbooks. In this edition of All Booked Up! Kathy and Diana share stories of Martha Stewart and explain why for those planning a special event the library is a great place to start.

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