Celebrating the Seasons at Westerbeke Ranch

Book excerpt: The essence of California's wine country cuisine is captured in this collection of the most requested recipes from the historic Westerbeke Ranch. Shaped by Asian, French, Hispanic, and Mediterranean influences, this multicultural potpourri of potential holiday menus and recipes is presented in an accessible, reader-friendly format. In addition to more than 170 healthy and savory recipes -- for occasions ranging from an Earth Day buffet, Cinco de Mayo fiesta, and Bastille Day celebration to a New Year's hors d'oeuvre buffet, Chinese New Year party, and Valentine's Day dinner -- this cookbook delivers vegetarian and vegan options, a handy index organised by degree of difficulty, time saving hints, an illustrated resource section, and shopping and equipment guidelines.