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Canal House Cooking #2
Fall & Holiday
One of several serialized cookbooks that comprises unpretentious but inspiring recipes, photographs, stories, and quotations that are well suited to the home cook who revels in the simple pleasures of the table, not to mention a good read by the fire.Canal House Cooking Volume No. 2, Fall and Holiday is filled with recipes that will make you want to run into the kitchen and start cooking. It is a collection of our favorite fall and holiday recipes.
134 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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October 27, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **A Beautiful Celebration of Autumn and Holiday Cooking**
*Canal House Cooking Volume N° 2: Fall & Holiday* sounds like a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone who loves seasonal cooking and the comforting flavors of autumn. Fall and the holiday season offer so many opportunities to gather around the table, prepare satisfying meals, and celebrate with family and friends.
What makes seasonal cookbooks so appealing is their ability to inspire cooks to work with the ingredients, flavors, and traditions that make this time of year special. From comforting soups and hearty main courses to delicious side dishes and festive desserts, autumn cooking encourages creativity while keeping the pleasure of sharing food at the center of every meal.
I particularly appreciate the idea of a cookbook that brings together fall favorites and holiday inspiration. Having a collection of seasonal recipes can make menu planning easier and help home cooks discover new dishes alongside familiar traditions. It can also encourage readers to slow down, enjoy the cooking process, and create memorable meals for special occasions.
The title has an inviting appeal for both experienced home cooks and readers who enjoy exploring thoughtful, seasonal food. It would be especially welcome during the cooler months, when comforting dishes and festive gatherings become part of everyday life.
Overall, I would recommend this cookbook to anyone who enjoys seasonal ingredients, home cooking, and the warmth of holiday meals. It offers an appealing opportunity to celebrate autumn's flavors and bring a little extra inspiration to the kitchen throughout the festive season.
*Canal House Cooking Volume N° 2: Fall & Holiday* sounds like a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone who loves seasonal cooking and the comforting flavors of autumn. Fall and the holiday season offer so many opportunities to gather around the table, prepare satisfying meals, and celebrate with family and friends.
What makes seasonal cookbooks so appealing is their ability to inspire cooks to work with the ingredients, flavors, and traditions that make this time of year special. From comforting soups and hearty main courses to delicious side dishes and festive desserts, autumn cooking encourages creativity while keeping the pleasure of sharing food at the center of every meal.
I particularly appreciate the idea of a cookbook that brings together fall favorites and holiday inspiration. Having a collection of seasonal recipes can make menu planning easier and help home cooks discover new dishes alongside familiar traditions. It can also encourage readers to slow down, enjoy the cooking process, and create memorable meals for special occasions.
The title has an inviting appeal for both experienced home cooks and readers who enjoy exploring thoughtful, seasonal food. It would be especially welcome during the cooler months, when comforting dishes and festive gatherings become part of everyday life.
Overall, I would recommend this cookbook to anyone who enjoys seasonal ingredients, home cooking, and the warmth of holiday meals. It offers an appealing opportunity to celebrate autumn's flavors and bring a little extra inspiration to the kitchen throughout the festive season.
October 15, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Beautiful Celebration of Fall and Holiday Cooking
*Canal House Cooking Volume N° 2: Fall & Holiday* is a wonderful cookbook for anyone who loves seasonal ingredients, comforting meals, and the special atmosphere of holiday cooking. The concept captures what makes autumn and the festive season so enjoyable: gathering in the kitchen, preparing delicious food, and sharing memorable meals with family and friends.
What I find especially appealing is the seasonal focus, which encourages home cooks to embrace the flavors and ingredients that make fall cooking so distinctive. From cozy everyday dishes to recipes suited for special gatherings, this cookbook offers inspiration for making the most of the season. Its approach feels warm, thoughtful, and inviting rather than overly complicated.
I also appreciate cookbooks that celebrate the experience of cooking itself. Preparing seasonal meals can turn ordinary days into something special, while holiday dishes help create traditions that people look forward to year after year.
Overall, this is a lovely addition to any cookbook collection, particularly for readers who enjoy seasonal cooking and entertaining. It brings together the pleasures of good food, thoughtful preparation, and sharing meals with loved ones. A charming choice for anyone looking to add inspiration and warmth to their autumn and holiday kitchen!
*Canal House Cooking Volume N° 2: Fall & Holiday* is a wonderful cookbook for anyone who loves seasonal ingredients, comforting meals, and the special atmosphere of holiday cooking. The concept captures what makes autumn and the festive season so enjoyable: gathering in the kitchen, preparing delicious food, and sharing memorable meals with family and friends.
What I find especially appealing is the seasonal focus, which encourages home cooks to embrace the flavors and ingredients that make fall cooking so distinctive. From cozy everyday dishes to recipes suited for special gatherings, this cookbook offers inspiration for making the most of the season. Its approach feels warm, thoughtful, and inviting rather than overly complicated.
I also appreciate cookbooks that celebrate the experience of cooking itself. Preparing seasonal meals can turn ordinary days into something special, while holiday dishes help create traditions that people look forward to year after year.
Overall, this is a lovely addition to any cookbook collection, particularly for readers who enjoy seasonal cooking and entertaining. It brings together the pleasures of good food, thoughtful preparation, and sharing meals with loved ones. A charming choice for anyone looking to add inspiration and warmth to their autumn and holiday kitchen!
April 8, 2016
Title: Canal House Cooking Volume No 2 - Fall and Holiday
Author: Christopher Hirshheimer
Published: 7-19-2011
Publisher: Kensington Books
Pages: 129
Genre: Cooking; Food & Wine
Sub Genre: Cookbooks; Christmas; Entertainment; Holidays; Seasonal
ISBN: 9781453219386
ASIN: B00879VF60
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 4 Stars
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As I rarely drink myself I found the idea of discussing getting drunk how the wine or mixed drinks tasted in irresponsible whether you planned on becoming inebriated or not. Knowing your limits and going beyond them and feeling a nice hazy buzz is irresponsible. No mature adult should indulge pass their personal limits. The into put me off this book to where I put it away and had to come back to it later. Which would have been a shame because I did enjoy the recipes. Easy to follow and reproduce and most of the ingredients were available locally and as I travel to Atlanta often I usually stock up on the harder to obtain ones there.
Last Thanksgiving I wanted to try something different and pulled up the Canal House Cookbooks to look over and then came to the Fall and Holiday edition and began perusing the recipes. I ended up trying the Duck with Apples and Onions and Sweet Potato Pie to rave reviews. A few weeks later I pulled it out again and tried s few of the other recipes that interested me such as the Chocolate Gingerbread, Watercress Salad and Little Yorkshire Puddings. I think I need to try the puddings again and adjust to higher altitude. I gave it a 4 star rating because of the intro, Maybe that is a personal aversion on my part, but it is my review. I do recommend this cookbook for those who want recipes that find their way into our homes over the holidays that are tasty and fun to reproduce.
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Author: Christopher Hirshheimer
Published: 7-19-2011
Publisher: Kensington Books
Pages: 129
Genre: Cooking; Food & Wine
Sub Genre: Cookbooks; Christmas; Entertainment; Holidays; Seasonal
ISBN: 9781453219386
ASIN: B00879VF60
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 4 Stars
.
As I rarely drink myself I found the idea of discussing getting drunk how the wine or mixed drinks tasted in irresponsible whether you planned on becoming inebriated or not. Knowing your limits and going beyond them and feeling a nice hazy buzz is irresponsible. No mature adult should indulge pass their personal limits. The into put me off this book to where I put it away and had to come back to it later. Which would have been a shame because I did enjoy the recipes. Easy to follow and reproduce and most of the ingredients were available locally and as I travel to Atlanta often I usually stock up on the harder to obtain ones there.
Last Thanksgiving I wanted to try something different and pulled up the Canal House Cookbooks to look over and then came to the Fall and Holiday edition and began perusing the recipes. I ended up trying the Duck with Apples and Onions and Sweet Potato Pie to rave reviews. A few weeks later I pulled it out again and tried s few of the other recipes that interested me such as the Chocolate Gingerbread, Watercress Salad and Little Yorkshire Puddings. I think I need to try the puddings again and adjust to higher altitude. I gave it a 4 star rating because of the intro, Maybe that is a personal aversion on my part, but it is my review. I do recommend this cookbook for those who want recipes that find their way into our homes over the holidays that are tasty and fun to reproduce.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/061...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/canal...
GoodReads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
The Reading Room link: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
December 19, 2014
The recipes in this book sound amazing! I love the article "Getting Drunk" by Colman Andrews. It's brilliant! The email from one author to the other was pretty great too! Even though most of these recipes are not what I would consider "every day" food, they still look and sound delicious!
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 18, 2011
Much better than the first volume. Plenty of gorgeous pictures, only one eyebrow-raising recipe (roast capon with fettucine stuffing). Author dialogs in this volume are more relaxed and personal. A pleasant read.
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September 24, 2019
Canal House
This is a delightful book and the recipes look easy but flavorful. I can’t wait to try all of them! Loved the cookbook!
This is a delightful book and the recipes look easy but flavorful. I can’t wait to try all of them! Loved the cookbook!
February 12, 2014
homg yes. read this. pure extravagance, but i want their life for serious.
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