The Bottom Line
This is a charming book that celebrates the virtues of home, hearth and friends.
Pros
- A very inviting, cozy book.
- You want to browse through the creative designs and thoughts contained within.
- Useful recipes and ideas for entertaining during the cold months.
Cons
- Because it's handwritten, this book demands to be savored, not rushed.
Description
- An artfully hand written and designed book using 4-color watercolors.
- 100 recipes perfect for warming the body and soul during the colder months.
- Lots of seasonal quotations, personal stories and life tips from the author/illustrator.
- Suggestions for welcoming and entertaining guests.
Guide Review - Autumn from the Heart of the Home
If you're into homespun style you're going to love this book. It's the continuation in a series from author/illustrator Susan Branch. The mixture of watercolor illustrations and personal photographs create the mood you feel when walking into a New England craft shop. You can almost smell the pumpkin spice candles in the air as you flip through the pages. You'll need and want to take some time to study the details in all of the beautiful illustrations. Although not extensive, there are enough seasonal recipes to last you through the final winds of March. And even during the glory sunshine days of summer, this book will make you long for the crisp days of October.
