An Edible Christmas: A Treasury of Recipes for the Holiday Season

by Irena Chalmers, Amos Chan (Photographer)

A collection of traditional and innovative recipes for Christmas--ranging from fruitcake to ginger-pear chutney--includes new ideas for celebrating with food and full menus for holiday entertaining. 50,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.

230 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

About the author

Irena Chalmers has worn many hats in the food industry. The publisher, producer, and packager of more than forty books, she has regularly contributed to such publications as The New York Times, Food & Wine, Gastronomica, Food Arts, and Nation’s Restaurant News. She was a founding member and past president of both the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Les Dames d’Escoffier International, as well as “Who’s Who” member of the James Beard Foundation.

Chalmers divided her time as a faculty member at The Culinary Institute of America, “The Last Word” columnist for Chef magazine, consultant, food blogger and commentator, and counselor to many about to embark on their own culinary adventure.

Reviews

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my Christmas go-tos!

[Lisa C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly sweets

Includes:
Oils and vinegars

[Geneva Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cook book is a holiday favorite in our house– from classic Buche de Noel and Popcorn Snowmen to an illustrated, step-by-step guide to building a Gingerbread House.