Pickles, Peaches and Chocolate

By Karen Ward / La Mesa, CA

Pickles, Peaches and Chocolate is the ultimate guide for giving easy, elegant gifts of food. In this collection of 82 recipes, Karen shares favorites she has given for gifts for over 20 years. Simple, easy-to-follow recipes include appetizers, desserts and all areas in between. Organized by the amount of cooking needed ("No Cooking," "Some Cooking," and "Lot'sa Cooking"), each recipe suggests a gift packaging idea, in addition to basic instructions and creative ideas for completing any food gift. Tantalizing, colored photographs illustrate how the gift will look.

Pickles, Peaches and Chocolate takes giving gifts of food to a new level with delicious food ideas and unique packaging methods to dazzle your friends and family. This the prefect addition to any cookbook collection, whether you are an experienced cook, or new to the kitchen. Featured on HGTV's "Smart Solutions."