Archive for December, 2006

Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

Pros: Great variety of play modes; pretty graphics; neat variety of effects; nifty music
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Bookworm Deluxe

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Pros: Whimsical, fun, educational
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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What to buy your favorite cook for the holidays: 2006 Buyers’ Guide

Friday, December 15th, 2006

I was hoping to write this up well before now, but cat illness followed by family illness changed my plans. My apologies–I know this won’t really be in time for the bulk of holiday shopping, but perhaps it can still help out with birthdays, last-minute gifts, and the all-important choice of what to spend your gift certificates and holiday money on! Without further ado, on to a handful of gift suggestions.

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“The Chocolate Deck,” by Lori Longbotham

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

Pros: Delicious desserts
Cons: Keep misplacing the cards; they get knocked around easily
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“Everyday Celebrations” by Donata Maggipinto

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Pros: Simple menus; delicious recipes; easy instructions; attractive layout and design
Cons: I wish the ingredients were presented in list form
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Cheesecake Extraordinaire,” Mary Crownover

Friday, December 1st, 2006

Pros: Scrumptious cheesecakes, lovely photos
Cons: Could use more variety of basic cheesecake flavors
Rating: 4 out of 5

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