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Bistro

Favorite Parisian Bistro Recipes. Swinging French Jazz.

Authentic recipes from Parisian bistros capture the taste of easy, family-style French cooking. Includes practical suggestions for creating the bistro experience at home, a description of each bistro's style, and guides to nearby sites and amusements in Paris. Tunes by Edith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, and George Gershwin are brilliantly performed by the Metronote Quintet. Set a romantic Parisian mood that adds to the enjoyment of bistro-style dining at home.

$34.00 (Item #14CD)

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Italian Intermezzo

Recipes by Celebrated Italian Chefs. Romantic Italian Music.

Italian Intermezzo is a celebration of the senses that includes recipes from 21 talented chefs and a CD of romantic Italian songs. Luscious food photography, masterpiece paintings, and poetry complete the experience. On the accompanying music CD, the Pizzarelli-Peplowski sextet recreates the sound of Italy everyone knows, from Neapolitan songs and opera to pop songs and music from the movies. Italian Intermezzo will inspire many evenings of music, food, joy, and romance in your home. Buon appetito!

$34.00 (Item #15CD)

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Tasting the Wine Country

Recipes from Romantic Inns and Resorts. Music by the Mike Marshall Quintet.

Great food, wine, and music for perfect getaways at home! Chefs from 21 acclaimed wine country inns and resorts offer more than 100 dishes for breakfast and dinner, all formatted for the home cook. Inspiring paintings, quotations, and photography will transport you to the wine country. The music CD offers brilliant performances by Grammy-Award winning musicians. Their joyful music combines classical, bluegrass, Latin, and jazz. To your health and happiness!

$34.00 (Item #16CD)

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Museum Cafes and Arts

Inspired Recipes from Favorite Museum Cafes. Chamber Music by the Rossetti String Quartet. Art from America's Great Museums.

A journey to 16 beloved museums celebrates the best America has to offer. Gourmet recipes from leading museum cafes, stylish food photography, breathtaking images by famed artists, and photos of each museum. The companion music CD, especially recorded for Museum Cafes & Arts, offers more than an hour of romantic chamber music by the Rossetti String Quartet.

$34.00 (Item #17CD)

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Dining at Great American Lodges

Recipes from Legendary Lodges. National Parks Lore and Wilderness Landscape Art. Music by the Big Sky Ensemble.

A romantic getaway to luxurious lodges in the heart of America's wilderness! Dining at Great American Lodges includes full-flavored recipes from lodge chefs, luscious food photography, and photos of each lodge. Home cooks will enjoy making Roast Duck Breast from Lake Placid Lodge, Roasted Beet Salad from Sundance, and Marionberry Crisp from Timberline Lodge. Quotes about the beauty of nature by Thoreau, John Muir, and Teddy Roosevelt will inspire hearts and imaginations. On the companion music CD, instrumentalists of the Big Sky Ensemble blend bluegrass, country, western swing, slack key, and jazz. Inspired by traditional American songs, their music is a cross-country journey to enjoy while cooking, dining, and relaxing at home.

$34.00 (Item #18CD)

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A Table for Two

Recipes from Celebrated City Restaurants. Romantic Jazz Ballads by The Kenny Barron Ensemble.

Bring home the pleasures of a table for two! Includes recipes from America's most romantic restaurants, gorgeous jazz, and inspiring art by Henri Matisse. Home cooks will enjoy sensational dishes created by talented chefs at 18 celebrated restaurants. Luscious food photography, inspiring travel photos, a conversation with singer Taj Mahal, and quotes about love, food, and music give the book perspective and style.

Tender, lyrical jazz by the Kenny Barron Ensemble--Kenny Baron, Bob Sheppard, Dave Ellis, Peter Barshay, Lewis Nash--sets the tempo for relaxed dining. The music will make you want to dance in your kitchen--or at least after dinner! Here's to great music, delicious dinners, and many magical evenings!

$34.00 (Item #19CD)

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Dinners for Two

Recipes from Romantic Country Inns. The San Francisco String Quartet.

Some of life's happiest moments are spent at dinners for two! Cooks can take an excursion to some of the most romantic destinations in North America via the kitchen and dining room in their own homes. The menu cookbook is a collection of recipes from fine country inns of the United States and Canada. The music CD of classical music provides a romantic dinner concert.

$32.00 (Item #04CD)

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Music and Food of Spain

Spanish Menu Cookbook. Classical Spanish Guitar Music.

Bring home the romance and mystery of Spain and enjoy its fine food and beautiful music. The easy-to-follow tapas, dinner, and dessert recipes are from Relais & Chateaux inns and restaurants of Spain and fine Spanish restaurants of the United States. The cookbook includes notes on the music and regions of Spain. The recording of beautiful classical Spanish guitar music and three Catalan folk songs for cello and guitar is performed by guitarist Marc Teicholz and cellist Sharon O'Connor.

$32.00 (Item #06CD)

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Dining and the Opera in Manhattan

Recipes from Manhattan Restaurants. Opera Arias Selected by the Metropolitan Opera Guild.

Stars of the Metropolitan Opera join 21 of Manhattan's finest restaurants to create an evening to remember! Dinner guests can enjoy more than an hour of beautiful arias performed by Beverly Sills, Leontyne Price, and Placido Domingo. Home cooks will find recipes that are prefect for intimate suppers or festive dinner parties. They'll be sure to hear a few bravos!

$32.00 (Item #08CD)

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Rock and Roll Diner

Popular American Cooking. Classic Rock & Roll Music.

Home cooks can fire up the stove, turn up the music, and have some fun! Here are recipes for chili, jambalaya, seafood chowder, chicken pot pie, cheesecake, Key lime pie and 125 other favorite dishes from all over America; simple, satisfying food that's perfect for family meals and casual dinner parties. This new recording of music from the heart of rock & roll sets the stage for good times and memorable meals.

$32.00 (Item #10CD)

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The Irish Isle

New Irish Cuisine. Traditional Irish Music.

Ireland has hosted a gourmet revolution in the past decade, and today Irish cooking is newly glamorous! Gifted chefs are making the most of fresh, natural ingredients and creating a new Irish cuisine. Here are gourmet recipes from Ireland's most luxurious castles, manor houses, and country house hotels, all adapted for the home kitchen. The beautiful Irish music sets a gracious mood for festive and romantic dining.

$32.00 (Item #11CD)

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Afternoon Tea Serenade

Recipes from Famous Tea Rooms. Classical Chamber Music.

Afternoon tea is a time for relaxation and revitalization. Here are recipes for cooks who want to recreate this civilized experience at home, including scones, sandwiches, quick breads, and pastries. Also included are a guide to the world's teas, tea history and lore, and charming line drawings throughout. The recording of beautiful chamber music for harp, flute, violin, and cello sets the mood for a relaxing retreat from the pressures of the outside world.

$32.00 (Item #12CD)

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Spa

Recipes from Celebrated Spas. Soothing Classical Piano Music.

Making use of fresh, wholesome foods, talented chefs provide home cooks with breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes from great spas of North America. Here are dishes that retain the flavor of gourmet cuisine, while minimizing fat and excessive calories. Also included are recipes for homemade facials, body scrubs, herbal baths, and other luxurious spa-style treatments. The recording of soothing classical piano music is the perfect accompaniment to dining, home-spa pampering, or any relaxed activity.

$32.00 (Item #13CD)

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Holidays

Holiday Menu Cookbook. The San Francisco String Quartet with Flute, Harp, Harpsichord.

The season's home entertaining will be enhanced with festive music by Handel, Mozart, Vaughan Williams, and Vivaldi. This is a recording to enjoy from Thanksgiving through New Year's. The holiday brunch and dinner recipes are contributed by 21 celebrated chefs from historic landmark hotels and internationally famous restaurants from across America.

$25.00 (Item #03CD)

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Coffee Treats

Muffins, Scones, Quick Breads. J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos. Fresh Coffee, Home Baked Treats, and Inspiring Music.

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite muffins, scones, and quick breads with Bach's joyous Brandenburg Concertos. Includes cook's tips and variations for easy, everyday baking.

$22.00 (Item #001MC)

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Smooth Cooking

Tasty Party Dishes and Drinks. Hip New Recipes with Smooth Jazz.

Sharon O'Connor brings you recipes from smooth jazz musicians and their favorite restaurants with cool music for entertaining. Cook's tips, martini recipes, vegetarian alternatives. Recipes and music selected by Mark De Anda, station KMGQ/Santa Barbara, CA.

$22.00 (Item #002MC)

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Wine Tasting

Small Plates for Wine. The Tim Ware Band. Delicious Little Dishes, Fine Wines, Great Music, Good Times!

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite recipes for wine tastings and casual dinners with new acoustic music by the Tim Ware Band. Includes tips, variations, and suggestions for pairing wine with food.

$22.00 (Item #003MC)

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Cooking with the Blues

New American Comfort Foods. All American Blues. Hit All the Right Notes for Great Dinner Parties!

Sharon O'Connor's favorite casual American dishes and soulful blues by the Danny Caron band with Charles Brown. Helpful tips, variations, and great music make home cooking easy and fun. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

$22.00 (Item #004MC)

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Home With Baby

Wholesome Recipes for New Families. Soothing Lullabies for Solo Guitar. Nourishing Meals and Calming Lullabies for the Ones You Love.

Sharon O'Connor brings you energy-giving meals and gentle lullabies. Includes time-saving tips, ideas for easy healthy eating, recipes for homemade baby food, lullaby lyrics, and soft acoustic guitar music for special moments with your baby.

$22.00 (Item #005MC)

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Pizza Party

Traditional and New Pizza Recipes. Festive Neapolitan Music. Make Authentic Pizzas at Home!

Sharon O'Connor brings you everything you need for a pizza party--easy recipes for pizza dough, sauce, and toppings. Includes practical cook's tips for making authentic pizzas in your home kitchen.

$22.00 (Item #006MC)

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The Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Party Appetizers. Piano Jazz, George Cables Trio. Appetizers, Jazz, and Cocktails for Sensational Cocktail Parties!

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite cocktail party foods, from nibbles and appetizers to bite-size sweets. Sensational jazz by George Cables, Peter Barshay, and Lewis Nash sets the mood. Includes practical cook's tips and ideas for entertaining.

$22.00 (Item #007MC)

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Christmas Cookies

Holiday Cookie Baking. The Nutcracker Ballet. Christmas Cookies with Dazzling Holiday Music--Life is Sweet!

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite Christmas cookies and beloved music of the Nutcracker Ballet performed by the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. Includes practical cook's tips for easy holiday baking and suggestions for hosting a holiday cookie exchange.

$22.00 (Item #008MC)

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Organic Vibe

Seasonal Vegetarian Recipes. Cooking with Cool Jazz. Recipes and Music for a Healthy Lifestyle.

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite vegetarian recipes with jazz that makes dinners fun! Recipes organized by seasons, practical cook's tips, and sensational music for home cooking and entertaining.

$22.00 (Item #009MC)

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Chocolate Bliss

Dazzling Chocolate Recipes. Seductive Bossa Nova Music. A Chocolate Lovers Dream Box!

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite Chocolate recipes, from cupcakes and chocolate mousse to cocktail-flavored truffles! Legendary bossa nova performers will surround you with the sound of romance and pleasure.

$22.00 (Item #010MC)

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Invitation to Tea

Light, Stylish Dishes for Tea. Delightful Classical Music. Fabulous Teatime Recipes with Music for Easy Entertaining!

Sharon O'Connor brings you her favorite recipes for tea . . . mini tea sandwiches, scones, and delicious little sweets. You'll love this selection of traditional favorites and creative new flavors. Unwind with just the right blend of classical music for a sensational teatime experience!

$22.00 (Item #011MC)

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Pleasures of the Caribbean

Caribbean recipes for easy entertaining. Reggae and Calypso music. Island-Style Recipes, Drinks, and Music!

$22.00 (Item #012MC)

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Rock & Roll Comfort Cooking

Tempting recipes will have you smiling over satisfying dishes that are perfect for family meals, casual dinner parties, and passing on to the next generation. And besides simple healthy recipes, here's thrilling rock & roll music that everyone loves. Happy cooking!

$22.00 (Item #013MC)

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Pan Asia

Appetizers, Drinks, Family-Style Dishes. East West Jazz

Entertain with fresh, easy Asian recipes! Wonderful for family-style cooking, you'll find savory, sweet, and spicy dishes from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The elegant jazz for sax, vibes, koto, keyboards, shakuhachi, bass, and percussion sets a relaxing mood that takes you East. The easy to clean, sturdy recipe cards--featuring beautiful food photos, cook's tips, and shopping lists--travel easily from the kitchen to the grocery store.

$22.00 (Item #014MC)

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Grill To Thrill

Recipes for Easy Grilling
Rock & Soul Music for Cookouts

Host a thrilling grilling party or give as a gift to a grilling enthusiast! Sharon O'Connor brings you favorite recipes for gathering friends around the grill! You'll be a hero with these simple, full-flavored and perfectly-seared meats, chicken, seafood, and vegetables! Recipes for marinades, sauces and rubs also included. The music CD featuring a sizzling blend of rock, blues, and funk sets a fun party mood. The easy to clean, sturdy recipe cards--featuring beautiful food photos, practical grilling tips, and shopping lists--travel easily from the kitchen to the grocery store.

$22.00 (Item #015MC)

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