Barb Asselin

My first scarf a visual step by step guide to crocheting a beautiful scarf. by Barb Asselin
Free gift tutorial is listed.
Other works by the author are listed.
About the author and why you should read this book.
Table of contents where each chapter is listed.
Intro talks about how the author got started. Different topics of discussion: yarns, crochet hooks including a chart of sizes in numeric and alphabetical.
Stitches are discussed and shown in medium size color photos along with words that explain how to do the stitch.
Text version shows a color photo of the finished item and list of materials, gauge and pattern colors. Instructions are given how to make the stitches and what comes next.
There is also a step by step version of the pattern. Bonus pattern of rainbow scarf is included.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.… (más)

25 Days of Christmas Treats: Delicious, no-fail recipes to please even the pickiest eater! Barb Asselin
Book starts out with a table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals.
Short intro and one about the 25 days schedule.
Tells you what foods/drinks are made on certain days.
Each recipe starts with a title, color photo and list of ingredients along with directions to make the dish.
There is NO nutritional information but you should be able to substitute for your healtiher dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar products.
Like the recipes for fudge as they are easy and will taste just right.
Frog recipe looks just like our no bake cookies but an ingredient or two different. They are good.
Other books by the author are highlighted at the end.
Good holiday keepsake.… (más)