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Sample Pages: Champagne Cocktails!
Wednesday June 9, 2010
A.J. Rathbun$12.95, hardcover
Available October 2010
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Sample Pages: Not Your Mother’s Fondue!
Tuesday May 11, 2010
Hallie Harron$17.95, paperback; $24.95, hardcover
Available September 2010
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New A.J. Rathbun Videos at Chow.com
Monday September 21, 2009Recently, the folks at Chow.com asked A.J. Rathbun, author of Good Spirits, Dark Spirits, and more well-loved books of cocktail knowledge and party chatter, to explain some of the basic techniques for mixing drinks at home. These quick, fun videos, filmed at Chow’s studio in San Francisco, are the result.
Ever wanted to know how to shake a cocktail? When do you shake a drink, and when do you stir? And what sort of ice should you use? The master shows us how it’s done.
How to Shake a Cocktail:
http://www.chow.com/stories/11856Shake vs Stir:
http://www.chow.com/stories/11857What Type of Ice to Use:
http://www.chow.com/stories/11859Order of Ingredients:
http://www.chow.com/stories/11860Making Limoncello at Home:
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Nursing Mother’s Companion Named #1 Recommended Breastfeeding Book
Monday August 3, 2009Kathleen’s iconic nursing book named #1!
About.com is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, and kicked it off with a list of their favorite nursing books. At the top of their list: The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins!
Sneak peek at the review:
I really, really like this book. The information is well organized and easy to find, even at 3 a.m. when you’re alone and the baby is crying. It has great illustrations and practical information. Kathleen Huggins’ style is friendly and simple, making it easy to follow and implement.
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The Joy of Pregnancy Wins The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval
Monday August 3, 2009The Harvard Common Press is pleased to announce that The Joy of Pregnancy, by Tori Kropp, R.N. has been awarded The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval. The Seal of Approval is one of the premier award programs identifying the finest products for parents and children. The Joy of Pregnancy was chosen based on its positive, balanced approach to pregnancy, drawing on Tori’s 20 years of experience as a perinatal nurse and personal experiences with pregnancy.
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Tori Kropp Talks with Fox 17 About Diet During Pregnancy
Wednesday July 29, 2009Tori Kropp is interviewed on Fox 17, Grand Rapids, MI!
In her most recent blog post, Tori Kropp, author of The Joy of Pregnancy, shares her interview with the Fox 17 newscast in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The topic of discussion was diet and exercise while pregnant, and you can watch a video of Tori’s appearance on the Fox 17 website. Tori outlines a few of the essentials for healthy eating, and directs her readers to some useful exercise and prenatal health resources.
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The South American Table wins “Best of the Best” Gourmand World Cookbook Award
Tuesday July 28, 2009The Harvard Common Press is delighted to announce that The South American Table, by Maria Baez Kijac, has won a “Best of the Best” Gourmand World Cookbook Award, 1996-2008. This follows the bestowment of their “Best Latino Cookbook in the World” award in 2003. The award will be presented in Germany at the Frankfurt Opera House on October 14th, as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair. In light of this, we are reissuing the title in hardcover this September, reflecting its status as perhaps the most authoritative, comprehensive study on South American cuisine of our time.
The South American Table presents 450 authentic recipes from across this diverse continent, reflecting the signature dishes of each country as well as shared favorites like tamales, empanadas, and ceviches. It is filled with the history, culture, and tradition that make this food so richly delicious. Upon the book’s publication it was widely heralded by...
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A.J. Rathbun to teach Holiday Party Snacks in Seattle
Thursday July 23, 2009AJ Rathbun, author of the award-winning Good Spirits and the upcoming books Party Snacks! and Luscious Liqueurs, will teach a class on Holiday Party Drinks at the Dish It Up! cooking school in Seattle on December 4th.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
at Dish It Up! cooking school in Seattle WA
from 6pm to 9pm.Holiday Party Drinks
with Author & Poet AJ RathbunAuthor AJ Rathbun will share cocktail recipes from his latest books. Each cocktail will be paired with an appetizer from his new book Party Snacks!
Menu: Bubbly Poinsettia with Gorgeous Gourges, Saint Nick’s Rosy Cheeks with Blue Cheese Cranberry Crostini, The Tropical Getaway with Caribbean Stuffed Mushrooms, The Right Bet with Broccoli Parmesan Puffs, and The Snow Angel with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Reservations for this class can be made online at http://www.dish-it-up.com/calendar/class.php?record_no=00549
Type of Class: demonstration and hands on
Cost: $80
Register in person at 2425 33rd Ave West or by phone 206-281-7800.
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The Harvard Common Press Launches New Digital-Book Partnership With Zinio
Wednesday June 24, 2009BOSTON (June 24, 2009) – Zinio, the global leader for digital-publishing products and services, today announced the launch of more than 30 digital-book titles from its newest partner, The Harvard Common Press, the nation’s leading independent publisher of high-quality cookbooks and parenting books. Starting today, Zinio will be offering a 20% discount off the retail price on all digital books purchased through www.zinio.com/cookbooks.
“This is a shared milestone, as it is the launch of Zinio’s expanded digital bookstore as well as The Harvard Common Press’ entry into the digital-publishing space,” said Rich Maggiotto, president and CEO, Zinio. “Soon, cooking enthusiasts and parents will be able to enjoy the interactive benefits of digital book-reading, such as easily bookmarking recipes and sharing parenting tips, all while watching experts deliver their advice via video.”
“Over the past 33 years, The Harvard Common Press has become the country’s premier independent publisher of high-quality cookbooks and parenting...
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Meet HCP at the International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference in Denver!
Wednesday April 1, 2009The Harvard Common Press will be at this year’s annual conference of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), held from April 1 to April 4 in beautiful Denver, CO. Visit us at table # 805 during the Culinary Showcase on Friday, April 3, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Denver Convention Center and get an early look at our fall cookbooks!
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Come see The Harvard Common Press at the International Home & Housewares Show!
Sunday March 22, 2009The Harvard Common Press will be exhibiting once again at the International Home & Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. Show dates are March 22-24. Please stop by to see what’s new in our cookbooks! You can find us in booth S3471. For more information, contact Megan Weireter, or 617-423-5803.
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The Joy of Pregnancy (Press Release)
Saturday March 14, 2009The Joy of Pregnancy
The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-To-Beby Tori Kropp
Expectant mothers are bombarded with so much information about pregnancy from so many different sources, and feel more overwhelmed today than ever… yet they still have questions. Finally, this is the book they’ve all been waiting for. Tori Kropp, a childbirth educator and perinatal nurse at the California Pacific Medical Center who has helped bring thousands of babies into the world over the last two decades, presents this classic in the making: THE JOY OF PREGNANCY. Reflecting the attitude of cheerful anticipation, optimism, and pride in their changing bodies that pregnant moms have today, Tori offers the sound advice of a medical professional and parent in the voice of a trusted friend.
THE JOY OF PREGNANCY emphasizes what’s normal, fun, and even funny about pregnancy. In a lighthearted and encouraging tone, Tori helps mothers- and fathers-to-be to relax and...