Sober Celebrations: Lively Entertaining Without the Spirits

By Liz Scott

What a great way to celebrate sobriety!

Joe Zahner, Executive Chef & Food Service Director, The Hazelden Foundation

(Summer 2007) Sober Celebrations: Lively Entertaining Without the Spirits (Cleveland Clinic Press; 2007) by Liz Scott is the "must-have" guide to holiday and special-occasion entertaining for anyone who chooses to celebrate alcohol-free. An invaluable tool for the host who wants to accommodate moms-to-be, diabetics, kids, and those concerned with drug interactions, as well as an essential guide for the 9.2 million Americans in recovery from alcohol dependence, this innovative cookbook will dazzle and inspire you with exciting and original "high-spirited" party planning.

In addition to 25 diverse menus and more than 150 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, Sober Celebrations includes the following:

* Simple and flavorful substitution suggestions for recipes that call for alcohol

* Valuable tips on using purchased ingredients to simplify your cooking and entertaining

* Creative ideas for adding pizzazz to your party without the buzz of imbibing

* Terrific "mocktail" recipes and alcohol-free beverage pairings for every menu

* Important up-to-date information on health- and alcohol-related issues