Nowadays we do not have to Stand in your kitchen making jams, chutneys, pickles, and jellies, but in my granny's time, it was an accepted thing to do, to make sure that there was enough to go round, in the dark months of winter. Today making preserves is an indulgence rather than a necessity, but nevertheless, if you have the time it is definitely worth the effort. What better gift can be given than a jar of homemade jam, attractively presented and labeled and informing the recipient, through your efforts that 'I made this myself?
Take a page out of grandma's recipe book with one of these homemade preserves, jelly, and jam recipes. Just made sure you serve them with one of these unforgettable vintage bread, biscuits, or muffins
Let's learn how to make jams, pickles, and chutney right in this book, following the vintage styles.
Have fun.
Situated on the main street of the historic Delaware Riverfront town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, Farley’s Bookshop and its knowledgeable, experienced staff have endeavored to satisfy the literary tastes of the area inhabitants for over fifty years. Whether you are Bucks County born-and-bred or just stopping by to enjoy the crisp river air and delightful scenery, you will be pleasantly surprised to find the largest and most diverse collection of books-in-print in Bucks County. Farley’s may have competition, but it has few peers. We encourage you to browse our website, but please remember that getting acquainted with our online persona is no substitute for exploring the narrow passageways and teeming shelves of our storefront and discovering that perfect book nestled amongst so many others.
New Hope for American Art is the most comprehensive book ever published on artists from, and surrounding, the New Hope Art Colony (also known as the Pennsylvania Impressionists). This book, with its 612 pages and over 1,000 color plates of artwork include biographies of 165 individual Pennsylvania Impressionists and New Hope Modernists as well as artists from the Philadelphia Ten, a pioneering group of women all educated at Philadelphia art schools.
In this book, you'll find biographies and artwork from such artists as:
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New Hope for American Art was authored, designed and published by James M. Alterman, an expert in the field of Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist painting. A longtime collector and owner of two fine art galleries, Alterman wanted to create a user-friendly book intended not only to educate collectors and enthusiasts about this art but to help train one's eye. The book offers valuable tips on how to avoid common mistakes often experienced by new collectors drawn from the author's personal experiences as a collector and fine art dealer.