Visions of Sugarplums: A Cookbook of Cakes, Cookies, Candies & Confections from All the Countries That Celebrate Christmas

by Mimi Sheraton

Book Overview

Visions of Sugarplums: A Cookbook of Cakes, Cookies, Candies & Confections from All the Countries that Celebrate Christmas This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060140364
• ISBN13: 9780060140366
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Visions of Sugarplums is Truly a Fabulous Holiday Season Cookbook

This is truly an old-fashioned style smorgasboard of a holiday season book. The origins of the holiday days in December and January are detailed and the recipes included have a meaning specific to Christmas, Hanukah and various European-celebrated holidays during that time of the year. Marvelous cakes, scrumptious candies, fabulous traditional cookies...I have used this book for over 28 years for holiday cooking and ideas, and a reminder as to the meaning behind the holidays. All of Mimi Sheraton's books are truly wonderful--this is my personal favorite and always a pleasure to read thru and use. The Gingerbread Cake that was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln's is fabulous; I learned to make truffles from this book, as well. A marvelous book for those of us who cherish the spirit of the holidays, family, and home.

Visions of Sugarpluum: Mimi Sherator

Whoops! I purchased this book, but was sent another one, Visions of Sugarplums, 1992. It's not a bad book, but I was disappointed that I didn't get the one I ordered. I think I'd rate Sheraton's book at least a 4, probably a 5. Donna Gibson

Wonderful and Educational

This book is perfect for anyone wanting to make Christmas a little more exciting and varied. Recipes from all over the world are included. Some are traditional and well known favorites while others are truly unique. Most ingredients are fairly simple to obtain, despite the sometimes exotic nature of the recipe. Reading this book is also a good way to learn about Christmas customs and beliefs in other countries. Truly an international and festive culinary adventure for everyone. I recommend this book very highly.