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Book Review of THE CANADIAN LIVING ENTERTAINING COOKBOOK

THE CANADIAN LIVING ENTERTAINING COOKBOOK
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This cookbook is unlike others. The menus are anywhere from a sampling of nostalgic tradition, to stylish sophistication, or from a festive elegance to a cozy fireside gathering at the cottage. All pictures are color. The child's birthday party turns hot-dogs into sailboats.

Chapter 1: EVENINGS
Included - A Celebration Feast for 10; A Special Little Dinner for 4; A Fireside Supper for 6, Drop by for Tapas for 6, An East Italian Dinner for 8 - to name a few
Chapter 2: DAYTIME
Includes - An English Country Breakfast for 6; A Morning Coffee Party for 4; A Traditional Afternoon Tea for 30, A Gardening Party for 16 - to name a few
Chapter 3 PARTIES WITH A DIFFERENCE
includes - A Bistro Party, A Fund-Raiser Barbecue for a Crowd, An International Tea-Tasting Party, A Dessert Sampler Party, A Fabulous Fifties Party for 20
Chapter 4 CELEBRATING THE CANADIAN YEAR
includes - A Picnic for Canada Day, A Dessert Party for Valentine's Day, A Family Easter Dinner, A Mother's Day Breakfast, A Victorian Country Picnic, A Midnight Supper for Halloween
Chapter 5 VERY SPECIAL OCCASIONS
includes - A Children's Birthday Party, A Bridal or Baby Shower
Chapter 6 THE GREAT OUTDOORS
includes - A Loaf and Ladle Party, A romantic Boat Picnic, Lunch on the Top Deck, A Seaside Supper
Chapter 7 INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS
includes - Star of India, An Irish Country Dinner, Greek Classics, A Treasure of Thai Delights, A Bahamian Feast, A Moroccan Dinner
Chapter 8 COAST-TO-COAST FAVORITES
includes - An Apres-Ski Buffet, A Strawberry Social, An Indian Summer Picnic, Oktoberfest
and Chapter 9 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S