For over 24 years, neighbors & friends Vickie & Jo Ann have shared their love of antiques, gardening, decorating and food within the pages of their county store mail-order business. Now they're excited about their newest book featuring year-round treasures of family traditions and delicious food.

Family Favorite Recipes is brimming with photographs, family memories & traditions, tabletop decorating tips, party pointers, gift ideas and tried & true homestyle recipes. You'll rediscover some old favorites as well as find some soon-to-be favorites.

Vickie & Jo Ann share some of their favorite personal recipes throughout the years. As you flip through these pages, look for memorable contributions from others in the Gooseberry Patch family as well. Because when it comes to parties, the folks at Gooseberry Patch know how to entertain! Let Country Friends¨ Mary Elizabeth, Holly & Kate guide you through their tips for Stress-Free Party Planning. You'll gain confidence & ease as well as cooking & entertaining success.

Tips abound to guide you through these easy, doable recipes. From appetizers to desserts, with lots of hearty entrees, savory side dishes and luscious breads in between, you'll hardly know what to cook first with over 200 recipes to choose from!

A gift from the kitchen is a true gift from the heart! For your next giving occasion, choose from over 20 ideas for homemade treats and creative packaging. They'll be welcomed by all!

Let Gooseberry Patch guide you through the seasons of the year with 16 menu plans that use recipes from within this cookbook. From a menu of glazed ham, fresh asparagus and potato salad thatcelebrates spring, to a wintry night warmed up with Creamy White Chili and Fiesta Cornbread, each menu features photographs of the finished recipes.

Join Vickie & Jo Ann and their Country Friends as they take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the culinary delights and traditions of Family Favorite Recipes.