Cooking, Baking, and Making - by Cynthia O'Hara (Paperback)

About the Book

Noted crafty cook and popular TV personality Cynthia O'Connor shows readers how to creatively and cleverly use ingredients to produce yummy inexpensive meals for any occasion and inspired DIY ideas. This book has everything, from school-week suppers to crave-worthy casseroles to snacks on a shoestring and the author's signature baked goods and desserts Delicious dishes, fun craft ideas and expert advice (including fun ideas for serving), for ordinary days and holidays.

Book Synopsis

Noted crafty cook and popular TV personality Cynthia O'Connor shows readers how to creatively and cleverly use ingredients to produce yummy inexpensive meals for any occasion and inspired DIY ideas. This book has everything, from school-week suppers to crave-worthy casseroles to snacks on a shoestring and the author's signature baked goods and desserts Delicious dishes, fun craft ideas and expert advice (including fun ideas for serving), for ordinary days and holidays.

Review Quotes

"Love this book! So many great recipes and DIY projects for every season--this definitely takes the stress out of entertaining! The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the color images help give you a clear sense of what to expect once you've finished a recipe/project." Mary Posman, Editor "A fantastic cookbook for every days and holidays. The DIY craft ideas for special occasions are delightfully doable!" -Stylish Southern Mama "This is the perfect coffee table book! It combines delicious recipes and exciting DIY projects for every occasion, that are budget-friendly and will be a crowd pleaser at any event." -Jessica Fernandez, Event Planner "As a young woman I love cooking with my family on home visits. Some of my fondest memories growing up are cooking in the summer with my mom in the Carolinas and preparing Thanksgiving dinners in Connecticut with my grandma. Cooking, Baking, and Making provides a fun DIY way to share new recipes and a twist on some of our family favorites! I love that the recipes are split for all the seasons throughout the year. Those summer drink recipes look AMAZING! What a great idea for a cook book." - Johanna L. Brennan, Health Fitness Specialist "A quick and easy cheat sheet for becoming the hostess with the mostess year round!" - Molly Sharry "The Harried Housewife's recipes and DIY projects are just what a busy person like me needs. No matter what day of the week, or season of the year, I can rely on Cooking, Baking, and Making to give me easy recipes and fun projects that I'm proud to share with my family and friends." - Jess Shatzel, Communications Professional "The thing I love most about The Harried Housewife cookbook is that all the recipes are so straightforward. With some cookbooks it's easy to get overwhelmed - not with this one. Whether it's the Mac and Cheese or the Turkey Noodle Casserole, each recipe is simple, easy, and most importantly, delicious." - Katherine Brown "My favorites though were both in winter and were gingerbread pancakes and cinnamon chip snickerdoodles, which I will definitely have to try now that the air is getting chilly. O'Hara also shares a variety of DIY projects after she has shared all of her recipes. Some of these are for specific occasions or events you might have, while others are just fun ways to do a bit of crafting around the house. Cooking, Baking, and Making: 100 Recipes and DIY Ideas for All Seasons and Reasons is perfect for anyone who wants to make their home a little homier." - Nerdy Girl Express