Books published by Gooseberry Patch

Over 200 easy recipes shared by modern moms, plus tips for serving up meals kids will love.

We just love the cozy feeling of sitting down to a home-cooked family dinner...it's even better when it's cooked in just one pot or pan! 218 Recipes.

The poems in A Fixed White Light enter the lives of six of these courageous and mostly forgotten women, giving readers the opportunity to experience their heroism as well as their trials in a time when they were often met with skepticism and discrimination.

Filled with artifacts, drawings, maps, and historical photographs from the Peary MacMillan Arctic Museum collections, Peary's Arctic Quest provides a richly illustrated overview of Robert Peary's quest to reach the North Pole.

One town¿s trash becomes the dump man¿s treasure in this inspiring tale by award-winning author Lynn Plourde. Mr. Pottle, who oversees the town landfill, just cannot bear to see books thrown out and destroyed, so he rescues and recycles them for the community to enjoy. When Mr. Pottle takes a fall one day and is injured, that community¿especially the children¿comes to his rescue. The townspeople bring books to speed his recovery¿and are amazed to discover that the book-loving man cannot read. That¿s when a town full of eager readers helps Mr. Pottle to fully enjoy his treasures.Illustrations by Mary Beth Owens are packed with details that capture the chaos and beauty of a dump and show Mr. Pottle¿s determination to let nothing of value to go to waste. Little ones will love the way favorite items keep showing up in different places around the dump.An enjoyable picture book in its own right, The Man Who Saved Books also delivers a heartwarming message about the treasures to be found in books, in reading together, and in friendship.

Deep in the wilderness of northern Maine in the mid-1950s, a Harvard PhD student is wading down a mountain stream into a remote valley. He is taking his first steps to map the geology of 300 square miles of Baxter State Park. He soon discovers a series of unusually shaped rock outcrops-part of an unknown geologic formation, hundreds of millions of years old, still mystifying today because of its relative lack of change despite nearby volcanic activity and massive land movement. Wading on, he has another surprise. In a thin layer of black shale beside the stream, he finds a small fossil of a plant.Little does he know, but a Harvard PhD's discovery of Pertica quadrifaria in the northern Maine wilderness in the mid-1950s will help scientists unlock the details of a major event in the history of our planet-the transition of plants to land, an occurrence that continues to have a critical influence on the Earth's life-supporting processes, including climate.

A selection of tales in the vein of Joseph Conrad, Jack London, and Rudyard Kipling written by a Maine literary lion.

Over 200 mouthwatering recipes for the holiday season. Chapters include Homemade Memories, Breakfast & Brunch wtih Friends, Home for Christmas Dinner, Festive Family Desserts & more. Hardcover, 224 pages.

The scent of sugar cookies baking, the sweet sound of children singing carols, a crackling fire in the fireplace...these are some of our favorite comforts at Christmas, and we can't wait until it's that time again!For Christmas Comfort Foods, we've gathered scrumptious recipes for all occasions. Invite friends to a holiday brunch, with Spinach & Swiss Quiche and Pineapple-Nut Coffee Cake on the buffet...yum! Or host an afternoon open house, serving up delicious Brown Sugar Sausages, Roasted Red Pepper Dip and everyone's favorite, Classic Party Mix.For busy weeknights, you'll find warm and hearty dishes like Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry, Aunt Barb's Pizza Casserole and Easy Turkey Tacos. Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is perfect for taking the chill off on a frosty day. And for special family gatherings, a menu of Braised Pork Roast with Onion Gravy, Grandma Miller's Waldorf Salad and Mom's Baked Corn will help you create happy memories together.Sweets are what we really look forward to at Christmas, though! Tie on your apron and bake up a batch of German Chocolate Brownies, Coconut Macaroons or jam-filled Thumbprint Cookies. Gram's Gingerbread & Pear Cobbler and Warm Winter Lemon Cake are special enough for holiday dinners, yet easy enough for weeknights. What are you waiting for?We've included easy-to-follow directions using familiar ingredients, plus tips for every holiday occasion and a collection of sweet Christmas memories.

Most of us think of cooking with gingerbread spice when the leaves begin to fall and on through the holiday season. Yet ginger, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg can be so flavorful when used in recipes throughout the year!For Our Favorite Gingerbread Recipes, we searched through our recipe boxes and found 62 of our favorites that you'll want to add to your menus all year 'round. Treat your family to scrumptious Gingerbread Pancakes for a special weekend breakfast. And who can resist My Mom's Muffin Doughnuts? Take a break anytime with Spiced Apple Cider and a Gingerbread Crispy Rice Treats.When suppertime comes around, serve family & friends Marinated Flank Steak along with Candied Pecan Carrots. An Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Torte is sure to be a special treat!Take a look at the variety of recipes to use gingerbread spice, any time of the year. Be creative and enjoy!

There's a nip in the air and the leaves are turning...it's autumn again! Back-to-school, homecoming, hayrides, county fairs, trick-or-treating and Turkey Day...so much fun, but so much to do! Autumn in a Jiffy is just what you need...over 200 speedy recipes shared by moms like you. Most recipes are made with eight ingredients or less and are perfect for your busy family life. Are the kids too rushed to eat breakfast? They'll be on their way in no time when you serve up Bubble Breakfast Pizza and Banana-Oat Breakfast Cookies. At lunchtime, Pop's Harvest Chili and Easy Meatball Hoagies will fill hungry tummies. You'll find lots of quick ideas for weeknight dinners your family will love...some ready in 30 minutes or less! Put a fresh spin on old favorites with Taco-Filled Peppers and Super-Simple Chicken Manicotti. Jazz up the Thanksgiving table with Sweet & Spicy Broccoli and Slow-Cooker Scalloped Potatoes. For tailgating and party snacking, Corn Dog Muffins and Candy Corn Crispy Balls are sure to be a hit. And there's always time for dessert! Tuck Marbled Chocolate Bars into lunchboxes and wow 'em at get-togethers with Autumn Spice Streusel Cake...yum! Look for the sweet and funny family memories sprinkled throughout, plus timesaving kitchen tips and holiday ideas to make every day special.

Homegrown recipes, crafty ideas for vintage finds and tips for market shopping!

Think of the produce that is in season at farmers' markets or in abundance at the supermarket. Of course, dairy, protein and grains are available year 'round and those ingredients are a must for many recipes. From mains to one-dish meals, salads to sandwiches and snacks to desserts, this book has it all. One-dish dinners like Fiesta Chicken, Ham & Garden Veggies, Fast & Fancy Beef Stir-Fry, French Onion Rice & Shrimp mean happy eaters...and fewer dishes to wash. Whether your family loves a meaty casserole, a hearty soup, a meatless entree, a homemade pizza, or a fresh salad with breadsticks, you'll find it all in this book of recipes the entire family will love.

All-Time-Favorite Recipes from North Carolina Cooks has tried & true recipes for every meal of the day, plus yummy party treats and delicious desserts.·Easy-to-make dishes, with great taste you expect from Gooseberry Patch·Family-pleasing meals like burgers, casseroles, salads and more·Fun trivia about the Tar Heel State that you'll love to read and share·Time-saving tips and helps to get meals on the table in a jiffy161 Recipes.

All-Time-Favorite Recipes from Tennessee Cooks has tried & true recipes for every meal of the day, plus yummy party treats and delicious desserts.·Easy-to-make dishes, with great taste you expect from Gooseberry Patch·Family-pleasing meals like burgers, casseroles, salads and more·Fun trivia about the Volunteer State that you'll love to read and share·Time-saving tips and helps to get meals on the table in a jiffy158 Recipes.

All-Time-Favorite Recipes from Virginia Cooks has tried & true recipes for every meal of the day, plus yummy party treats and delicious desserts.·Easy-to-make dishes, with great taste you expect from Gooseberry Patch·Family-pleasing meals like burgers, casseroles, salads and more·Fun trivia about the state known to be "forlovers" that you'll love to read and share·Time-saving tips and helps to get meals on the table in a jiffy164 Recipes.

60 mouthwatering recipes for every bacon craving!

In Made From Scratch we've shared delicious, old-fashioned recipes that are not only easy to make, but perfect for toting to get-togethers with family & friends! Whether it is a family reunion, church social or neighborhood carry-in, you'll find lots of yummy recipes to choose from. Favorites like Blueberry-Sour Cream Pancakes, Crunchy Almond-Bacon Salad, Louisiana Hush Puppies, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Southern Fried Chicken, Flaky Onion Biscuits, Tangy Deviled Eggs, Garlic & Vegetable Pasta, Double Chocolate-Mint Brownies, Maple Bread Pudding and Blackberry Dumplings.We've also tucked in some quick & easy recipes for homemade mayonnaise, brown sugar mustard, herbed butter, tartar sauce and egg noodles.Each chapter is also brimming with clever ideas and fresh tips to make each gathering special. Take pictures, have fun and spend time with those you love most…make each day one to remember. 251 Recipes.

Newly discovered work by a previously unknown Maine poet.

Twelve year old Alex does not like change, but finds himself pulled along by events he can't control. With the help of his sister and some new friends, he finds a strength he didn't know he had.

In an age of restlessness, Shetterly explores what it means to stay in one place by writing about the things she finds in the natural world around her home on the ragged edge of the continent.

All your favorite flavors of fall in over 210 easy-to-make, fun-to-eat recipes