Mimi Riser: 66 books

Part 3 of a 4-part serialized novel… Once upon a time, in a far, strange land (1883 Texas, to be precise), there arrived from back East a beautiful and headstrong young princess…um, I mean a scientist…named Tabitha Jeffries. Hardly more than a girl really, but she had the courage of an Amazon...

Scrumptious holiday recipes, plus a Christmas short story as a special bonus… Good food and good cheer! Festive fare that’s sure to delight. This is a little book that’s big on warmth and color. It focuses on variety and culinary vivacity, taking some of our classic holiday foods and doing delicious...

Frightfully fun Halloween recipes, from the sweet to the savory, the grotesque to the gourmet – cakes and candy, party dips, drinks, and more – a colorful assortment of bloody good food that will make your Halloween party a spooktacular event! And to top things off, the authors have included a...

If you’re seeking something to serve with the main course of your meal, you’ve come to the right place. This volume of “Grandmother’s Cookbook” features fifty different antique recipes for salads and side dishes. All are vintage Victorian, yet easy to make and appetizing. Some, in fact, are so simple and good, you may decide you don’t need a main course at all.

Magic has often been described as “supernatural” – but only by those who don’t understand how intrinsically natural real magic is. Throughout human history all cultures of all places and times have practiced some form of magic, ranging from the most elaborate of rituals to the simplest homespun...

Everything you need to know to begin blending and brewing herbal teas that are as pleasing to the palate as they are wholesome for the body. There are many herbs to choose from, and countless combinations to be made. With a little practice and a dash of daring you’ll be whipping up “witchy brews”...

Herbal medicines are easy to prepare and use, and many of the ingredients may be in your kitchen right now. This guide lists the properties of sixty readily available healing herbs and spices. It includes simple instructions for making herbal preparations, plus sample recipes and a glossary.

Fifty great recipes for the “Food of the Gods” – all of them easy to make and divinely delicious. Includes: cakes and muffins, puddings and pies, brownies, cookies, fudge and more. (Also includes some scintillating “chocolate fun facts” from history.)

A grand collection of over 130 easy and delicious dessert recipes… Includes (in order of appearance): Classic cakes & brownies, cake mix creations, sweet breads & muffins, gluten-free goodies, baked puddings & pies, no-bake desserts, gourmet goodies, cool & creamy treats, and scrumptious cookies. Something sweet for everyone!

The late 1800s and early 1900s are considered the heyday of “penny candy”—and the general store of yesteryear stocked a colorful assortment—yet many confections continued to be made at home. Herein are some of those wonderful old-time candies, authentic antique recipes gathered from the pages of the past for your present enjoyment.

Sauces, soups, salads, seafood, poultry, egg dishes, meat dishes, side dishes, and desserts… Sixty-six classic French recipes from a hundred years ago or more (plus some favorite French proverbs with English translations). Included are: Bœuf à la Mode, Consommé Royale, Petites Crèmes au Chocolat, Beignets des Pêches, Crème Brulée, and many more. Bon appétit!

A mouthwatering collection of three dozen genuine old-time recipes for homemade jellies and jams, preserves and pickles, relishes and condiments. Includes: Rhubarb Jam, Carrot Marmalade, Apple Butter, Quince Honey, Cherry Jelly, Cranberry Conserve, Corn Relish, Cabbage Pickle, Mushroom Catsup, and lots more.

If you’re planning an old-fashioned tea party, and are wondering what to serve (besides the tea, of course), this little book is just for you. Here you’ll find fifty authentic antique recipes for teatime treats of yesteryear. It includes delicious dainty sandwiches, pastry, cakes, muffins, and more.

A deliciously daring collection of spirited desserts and drinks. Sixty superb vintage recipes from the 1800s. Includes homemade cordials, puddings and punch, ice cream and sorbet, soufflés, sauces, and more!