Featured
Frank McClelland shows you how to prepare Black Walnut, Granny Smith, and Chèvre Tarte Tatin on Fox
Frank McClelland, the chef/restaurateur behind the highly acclaimed L’Espalier in Boston and coauthor of Wine Mondays: Simple Wine Pairings with Seasonal Menus, appeared on Fox 25 News in Boston, MA, to demonstrate how to make Black Walnut, Granny Smith, and Chèvre Tarte Tatin.
Dede Wilson Decorates Birthday Cakes on The Today Show
Dede Wilson, author of The Birthday Cake Book, appeared on The Today Show (NBC) to discuss how to decorate a beautiful, homemade birthday cake.
A.J. Rathbun shows you how to prepare homemade liqueurs on Fox 25 Morning News, Boston
A.J. Rathbun, the effervescent author of Luscious Liqueurs, appeared on Fox 25 News in Boston, MA, to demonstrate how to make October Prescription, a spiced spirit that’s perfect for fall. Watch the clip here!
Tori Kropp appears on Good Morning America Now!
Tori Kropp, author of The Joy of Pregnancy, appeared on Good Morning America Now (ABC News) to discuss how expectant parents can control the costs associated with a new baby during today’s tough economic times. Watch the clip here!
The Florida Special
Print or online media may reprint this excerpt with the following attribution: “Excerpted from Good Spirits, by A.J. Rathbun, © 2007, and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press.”
This individual must be blended until it reaches a frothy consistency that resembles the whitecaps off Miami Beach. It chills the teeth, brings a tang to the tongue, and forms the ideal companion for meandering walks on the sand beneath the setting sun. If a romantic companion for those meandering walks already resides, I propose making two Florida Specials before even beginning to amble. That way, there won’t be any disagreements over who holds the glass.
Cheese Beignets with an Olive and a Twist
Print or online media may reprint this excerpt with the following attribution: “Excerpted from Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres, by Hallie Harron. (c) 2008, and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press.”
These little mouthfuls of crispy pastry have a hidden agenda. You’ll find a pungent olive in the center that makes them a must for adventuresome cooks. Serve a tray of perfectly stirred—not shaken—martinis or, for that matter, flutes of bubbly.
book excerpt: “Unlikely Causes of Miscarriage,“ from AFTER MISCARRIAGE
Print or online media may reprint this excerpt with the following attribution: “Excerpted from After Miscarriage, by Krissi Danielsson. (c) 2008, used by permission from The Harvard Common Press.“
Unlikely Causes of Miscarriage
Let’s consider factors that likely do not cause miscarriage. If you have been wondering about any of these, I hope this discussion will set your mind at ease.
book excerpt: “The Three-Photo Story,“ from PARENTING YOUR INTERNATIONALLY ADOPTED CHILD
Print or online media may reprint this excerpt with the following attribution: “Excerpted from Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child, by Patty Cogen, M.A., Ed.D. (c) 2008, used by permission from The Harvard Common Press.“
The Three-Photo Story
Once you are settled at home, or any time thereafter, the simplest way to tell your child’s story is with a sequence of three photographs. The first photo is of your child before adoption. The second photo is of the “handover,” showing you receiving your child from the orphanage caregiver or director, or from foster parents. The third is a photo of your child with her present family. These three photos pasted in sequence provide the context for answering what I call the Four Questions (see the next section).
Spinach and Ricotta Tapa
Print and online media are welcome to reprint this recipe with the following language: “Excerpted from Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres, by Hallie Harron, © 2008, and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press.”
Kudos to my friend Jo Weibel, who adores cheese and has enough family recipes on the subject to write her own book. She shared this Mediterranean appetizer—sort of like a frittata or Spanish tortilla—with me, and I loved it both warm and cold. It is particularly nice with an afternoon glass of dry sherry.
Q & A with A.J. Rathbun
A.J. Rathbun, charismatic author of the IACP Award-nominated book Good Spirits, as well as Party Drinks!, and the upcoming Luscious Liqueurs and Party Snacks! (both out Fall 2008), answers questions about summertime cocktails and entertaining. To request a review copy of one of A.J.‘s books, to excerpt recipes, or to arrange an interview, contact us via the “press inquiries” form to the left.
Good Spirits wins IACP Cookbook Award!
The Harvard Common Press is thrilled to announce that Good Spirits: Recipes, Revelations, Refreshments, and Romance, Shaken and Served with a Twist, by A. J. Rathbun, has won a 2008 Cookbook Award for Best Food Styling & Photography from the International Association of Culinary Professionals!
Gadgetology wins Bookbuilders of Boston Award
The Harvard Common Press is proud to announce that Gadgetology, by Pam Abrams, has won a prestigious Bookbuilders of Boston design award for the organization’s 51st Annual New England Book Show in the category “Books: General Trade, illustrated.“ The award recognizes design excellence among New England book publishers.
Take a French culinary tour with Diane Phillips
From May 13 through 20, Diane will be the guest chef at La Combe en Perigord, for a weeklong culinary adventure in the Dordogne region of France. For more information, visit http://www.lacombe-perigord.com.
Request Review Copy
To request review copies, please complete our online form. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.