Comfort: A Winter Cookbook


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When the weather turns cold, what could be better than sitting by the fire and enjoying home-cooked food with family and friends. From comforting casseroles and bakes to seasonal snacks and warming drinks — this is the ideal cook's companion for the winter months. Make the most of being holed up indoors and prepare some warming Snow Day Snacks. Enjoy sharing tasty treats such as Creamy Pancetta and Onion Tart or Cheddar and Cider Fondue. When it's chilly outside, what we naturally crave is comforting food. In Cold Day Comforts you'll find plenty of warming dishes including Spiced Pumpkin and Coconut Soup or Salmon Broccoli and Potato Gratin with Pesto. What better way to spend an icy afternoon than preparing a delicious meal to share with family and friends. Fireside Feasts is full of great ideas for winter entertaining. Try a Braised Pot Roast with Red Wine, Rosemary and Bay or Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with Lentils. Make the most of the finest seasonal ingredients the winter has to offer and prepare healthy and satisfying Winter Salads. Choose from recipes such as Steak and Blue Cheese Salad or Roast Butternut Squash Salad with Spiced Lentils, Goat Cheese and Walnuts. Whether you enjoy a luxurious dessert or a slice of cake in front of the fire, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from in Indulgent Treats. Try Pecan Cheesecake Swirl Brownies, Arctic Roll with Vanilla and Chocolate or Brown Sugar Pavlova with Cinnamon Cream and Pomegranate. Finally, in A Cup of Cheer there are plenty of ideas for festive drinks and toddies. Relax at home with a warming Chocolate Marshmallow Melt or enjoy winter entertaining with a delicious Mulled Wine, guaranteed to make any holiday gathering a success.




Winter Solstice


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In Winter Solstice Rosamunde Pilcher brings her readers into the lives of five very different people.... Elfrida Phipps, once of London's stage, moved to the English village of Dibton in hopes of making a new life for herself. Gradually she settled into the comfortable familiarity of village life -- shopkeepers knowing her tastes, neighbors calling her by name -- still she finds herself lonely. Oscar Blundell gave up his life as a musician in order to marry Gloria. They have a beautiful daughter, Francesca, and it is only because of their little girl that Oscar views his sacrificed career as worthwhile. Carrie returns from Austria at the end of an ill-fated affair with a married man to find her mother and aunt sharing a home and squabbling endlessly. With Christmas approaching, Carrie agrees to look after her aunt's awkward and quiet teenage daughter, Lucy, so that her mother might enjoy a romantic fling in America. Sam Howard is trying to pull his life back together after his wife has left him for another. He is without home and without roots, all he has is his job. Business takes him to northern Scotland, where he falls in love with the lush, craggy landscape and set his sights on a house. It is the strange rippling effects of a tragedy that will bring these five characters together in a large, neglected estate house near the Scottish fishing town of Creagan. It is in this house, on the shortest day of the year, that the lives of five people will come together and be forever changed. Rosamunde Pilcher's long-awaited return to the page will warm the hearts of readers both old and new. Winter Solstice is a novel of love, loyalty and rebirth.




Cozy Christmas Comforts


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Warm gingerbread, the smell of fresh pine and loved ones gathered 'round...it's Christmastime! Filled with heartfelt memories, the tastiest recipes and homespun gifts to delight family & friends, Cozy Christmas Comforts is sure to become a holiday favorite. For Cozy Christmas Comforts we've selected the yummiest recipes for the holidays. Warm up on a chilly evening with simmering Slow-Cooker Chicken & Apples…enjoy Peppermint Eggnog Punch and Snowdrift Snack Mix with family & friends while trimming the tree. On Christmas morning, gather everyone together for a scrumptious breakfast of Cream Cheesy Scrambled Eggs and Caramel Sticky Rolls just like Grandma used to make. For a memorable Christmas dinner, what could be better than Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast, Holiday Sweet Potato Puffs and Angel Cream Biscuits? We've included delightful desserts too, like Cran-Apple Cobbler and Cherry Snowballs. You'll also find heartfelt Christmas memories plus simple decorating ideas and homemade gifts that everyone on your Christmas list will love. So pour yourself a steamy mug of hot cocoa and curl up by the fire…it's that time of year again!




Cozy Comforts


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**Discover the Art of Cozy Living with "Cozy Comforts"** Step into a world where warmth meets style, and every room in your home becomes a sanctuary of comfort. "Cozy Comforts" is your ultimate guide to transforming any space into a haven of tranquility and elegance. Whether it's the gentle glow of ambient lighting or the soft embrace of a perfect throw blanket, this book unveils the secrets to creating a space that nurtures your soul. **Unlock the Essence of Comfort** Dive into the heart of what makes spaces truly cozy. Explore the subtle dance between emotions, memories, and atmosphere, and learn how they contribute to the science of comfort. **Textile Layering for Exceptional Warmth** Delve into the art of selecting fabrics that not only provide warmth but also elevate your home's style. From plush pillows to luxurious blankets, discover how to layer textiles for both function and fashion. **Color Your World Cozy** Explore the power of color with insights into how warm and cool tones affect the ambiance of your rooms. Learn how to use color accents and seasonal updates to keep your space fresh and inviting all year round. **Light Up Your Life** Illuminate your home with the perfect blend of natural and artificial lighting. From cozy corners to expansive open spaces, uncover lighting strategies that transform any room. **The Scent of Serenity** Infuse your space with the enchanting scents of the seasons. Discover how to select the right aromas, whether through candles or diffusers, to set the mood and enhance your cozy atmosphere. **Hygge Your Way to Happiness** Embrace the Danish art of Hygge, focusing on simple practices that bring joy and contentment to everyday living. "Cozy Comforts" is more than just a book; it's a journey into making every day a little more special, a little more you. Transform your home, uplift your spirit, and start living the cozy life you've always dreamed of.




Cold comfort farm


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Cold Comfort Farm is a comic novel by English author Stella Gibbons, published in 1932. It parodies the romanticised, sometimes doom-laden accounts of rural life popular at the time, by writers such as Mary Webb. Following the death of her parents, the book and 's heroine, Flora Poste, finds she is possessed "of every art and grace save that of earning her own living". She decides to take advantage of the fact that "no limits are set, either by society or one and 's own conscience, to the amount one may impose on one and 's relatives", and settles on visiting her distant relatives at the isolated Cold Comfort Farm in the fictional village of Howling in Sussex. The inhabitants of the farm – Aunt Ada Doom, the Starkadders, and their extended family and workers – feel obliged to take her in to atone for an unspecified wrong once done to her father.




On the Far Side of the Mountain


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Two years ago, Sam ran away from New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains. Now his younger sister Alice has joined him and is quietly living in a tree house of her own nearby. Their peaceful life is shattered when a conservation officer confiscates Sam’s falcon, Frightful, and Alice suddenly vanishes. Sam leaves his home to search for Alice, hoping to find Frightful, too. But the trail to the far side of the mountain may lead Sam into great danger. “Surpasses the original in style and substance . . . This story [is] a jewel.” —Booklist “George has outdone herself here.” —Kirkus Reviews




Make Room for What You Love


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Is Clutter Taking Over Your Home and Life? Stuff. So much stuff! Stuff that may link you to important memories or be needed again someday, but for now just clutters up cupboards and closets and the garage and tables, shelves, and bookcases. Or perhaps paper and miscellaneous stuff is piled on counters...everywhere! What can you do with all of it? You can trust Melissa Michaels, creator of the highly respected and popular blog The Inspired Room and a reformed stuff-keeper. In these pages you will find a friend who empathizes with you and offers insightful ideas for altering your habits while efficiently decluttering and organizing your home so that you can really enjoy living there. With Melissa's encouragement and practical advice, you will be inspired to create a place for the things you love and breathing room to pursue your dreams and engage in life with the people who matter most.




Wabi-Sabi Welcome


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“An antidote to the veneer of perfectionism so often presented by books of its kind, Wabi-Sabi Welcome offers readers license to slow down and host guests with humility, intention, and contentment.” —Nathan Williams, founder of Kinfolk Wabi-Sabi Welcome is sharing a pot of tea with friends. It is preparing delicious food to nourish, not to show off. It’s keeping a basket of cozy slippers at the door for guests. It is well-worn linens, bouquets of foraged branches, mismatched silverware, and heirloom bowls infused with the spirit of meals served with love. In this lush entertaining manual, author Julie Pointer Adams invites readers into artful, easygoing homes around the world—in Denmark, California, France, Italy, and Japan—and teaches us how to turn the generous act of getting together into the deeper art of being together. In this book, readers will find: unexpected, thoughtful ideas and recipes from around the world; tips for creating an intimate, welcoming environment; guidelines for choosing enduring, natural decor for the home; and inspiring photographs from homes where wabi-sabi is woven into daily living.




Cold Comfort Farm


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A school reader for secondary pupils, in the OXFORD BOOKWORMS. BLACK SERIES STAGE 6. This new series offers students at all levels the opportunity to extend their reading and appreciation of English.




Winter Homes


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* A beautifully illustrated and inspirational book to send a shiver down the reader's spine, and best enjoyed with a hot drink or curled up in front of a warm fireplace * Engaging descriptions of each project by the owners, detailing challenges, benefits, and full of tips and tricks from the experts * Covers a wide range of residences from across the globe, including USA, Canada, France, Norway, Finland and Sweden* Best design practices illustrated with examples for warm and cozy houses and interiors, how to design for wintery conditions, including large snowloadsThere's an elemental satisfaction to seeing a cozy house in the midst of a snowy landscape. It evokes feelings of warmth, security, and comfort. Take a journey through some of the best stylish winter homes across the globe, and bask in the vicarious warmth and streamlined yet cozy interior design. Winter Homes beautifully illustrates examples from the winter wonderlands of our world, and provides additional information on how the design was formulated, and what techniques have been used to contend with winter conditions. Curl up in front of the fire with this gorgeous edition, crammed full of evocative images of stylish houses in moody winter landscapes.