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Cocktails A-Go-Go: 100 Recipes from the 60s and Beyond

4 reviews
Susan Waggoner, Bob Markel

Universe Publishing, 2003

Fun A Go-Go
This is a book you'll want to buy at least two of -- one to have on hand whenever you tend bar and one (or more) to give as a present to a cocktail-loving friend. It's especially fun for people who remember the era covered, but it's also intriguing for the post-Disco Era generations, a great way for them -- literally -- to get a taste of everything they missed.

Our Marriage: An Anniversary Keepsake Book (Keepsake Books)

4 reviews
Susan Waggoner

Harry N. Abrams, 2000

Absolutely wonderrful...
This is going to become a staple gift that I give to loving couples and newlyweds. It was truly a trip through time for my husband and me to fill out. In fact, there isn't enough room to include some of our stories (especially in courtship). I feel that when our children read this someday they will read a love story. I thought there was plenty of room for photos given that you select a few ...

Make Mine Vodka
Susan Waggoner, Robert Markel

"Stewart, Tabori and Chang", 2006

It’s like the difference between Pravda and Prada. Vodka—once the liquor favored by beet-faced Soviet bureaucrats—has undergone a complete makeover, becoming the spirit of choice for fashion-forward cocktail aficionados worldwide. With more than 200 different vodkas now on the market—including a burgeoning, international array of top-shelf and flavored varieties—it’s high time for a book devoted solely to vodka’s distinctive, sometimes sublime ...

Under the Tree: The Toys and Treats that Made Christmas Special, 1930-1970

6 reviews
Susan Waggoner

Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2007

Under The Tree
Wonderful book I remember a lot of the things in their. Thing you thought you forgot about when you were a kid. Show your grandchildren what you had as a child.

Classic Household Hints: Over 500 Old and New Tips for a Happier Home

2 reviews
Susan Waggoner

Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007

Those were the days!
What a neat book. Most of those hints still work just as well today even though we have many other products available. It also looks great on my bookcase in the cottage.

The Rules for Cats

1 review
Susan Waggoner, Fancy Mews

Smithmark Publishers, 1998

Purrfectly Amusing
This book is full of short one liners that will make you laugh out loud. Definitely a must for every cat lover who knows what it is like to live in a house where the cat rules.

Nightclub Nights: Art, Legend, and Style 1920-1960

3 reviews
Susan Waggoner

Rizzoli, 2001

Vintage Classics!
I am here to actually review the author, Susan. I know how hard she works and her committment to presenting the best is phenomenal. Susan is an amazing author and I am honored to call her my cousin!!

Vintage Cocktails

8 reviews
Susan Waggoner, Robert Markel

Harry N. Abrams, 2001

A collection of savory classics
If you like trying drinks that you're not likely to find in many bars, or are simply interested in the origin and original recipes for some wonderful but mostly forgotten cocktails, this book is a home run. These recipes are mostly from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, so you won't see much vodka, but rather many gin, bourbon, and whiskey drinks, along with some liqueurs you've probably never heard of. ...

Little Cakes: Classic Recipes for Any Occasion

3 reviews
Susan Waggoner

Universe Publishing, 2004

Good manual on scratch cake baking. Highly Recommended.
`Little Cakes' by professional writer and `cookbook archeologist' Susan Waggoner is a very pleasant discovery I am happy to recommend to all, especially occasional bakers who want to go just one step beyond the Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker packages to make cakes from scratch. In spite of the delightful watercolor illustrations dotting the dust jacket, I was expecting a weak effort on petit ...

Better Than Chocolate

5 reviews
Susan Waggoner

HarperTorch, 2006

A "Must Read"
Everyone who has ever dreamed of hitting the jackpot should read this book. Very amusing and well written, this book is one of the best I've read in years. The characters are equally amusing - from the corporate executives to the zaney neighbors.

The Old-Time Blue-Ribbon Gardener's Handbook: Tips, Techniques, and Projects
Susan Waggoner

Rizzoli International Publications, 2002

The Old-Time, Blue-Ribbon Gardener's Handbook: Tips, Techniques, and Projects brings back the days of the big backyard and the home-oriented pleasure of days gone by. Full of visually appealing vintage art that exudes old-fashioned warmth and a wealth of classic, time-tested gardening know-how, this stunning volume is a classic that will delight beginning and experienced gardeners of all ages as well as those interested in popular culture and ...

Cocktail Hour: Authentic Recipes and Illustrations from 1920-1960

1 review
Susan Waggoner, Robert Markel

"Stewart, Tabori and Chang", 2006

Good Selection
Good book with lots of information about the era and even better drink recipes!

Vintage Cocktails: Note Cards
Susan Waggoner, Robert Markel

Harry N. Abrams, 2001

The Women's Sports Encyclopedia

1 review

Henry Holt & Company, 1997

Great for facts or for a good story...
This book gives detailed facts about the lives and careers of women in various sports. This book is good if the reader is looking for specific facts about a particular sport or female athlete, and it is also an excellent, historical "story".

I Do! I Do!: From The Veil to the Vows-- How Classic Wedding Traditions Came to Be
Susan Waggoner

Rizzoli International Publications, 2002

Why do brides wear pearls? Why does the groom need a best man at his side? The origins of these and countless other bridal customs are delightfully unraveled in I Do! I Do! . Steeped in wedding lore and gorgeously illustrated with collectible art from Victorian times through the 1950s, I Do! I Do! is a must-buy for anyone planning a wedding. From the hope chest to the honeymoon, the veil to the vows, this keepsake explains the significance of ...

It's a Wonderful Christmas: The Best of the Holidays 1940-1965

25 reviews
Susan Waggoner

Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2004

Great Memories
I bought this book for my mom (81 years old), and it brought back amazing memories for her from her teenage years through the first 20 years of her marriage. The package of ornaments shown on page 11 is the identical one my parents had bought (which we still have - most of them, anyway!). She (and I) enjoyed it so much, I also got copies for my aunt and a family friend of the same age as my mom. ...

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