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by Jan Karon (Author) "waddled in a pink chenille robe and wearing a mesh hair net, Esther Bolick lay sprawled in her recliner, staring at the ceiling ..." (more)
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Esther isn't so sure that she should spend so much time and money making her famous two-layer marmalade cake for holiday gifts but then she remembers the meaning of Christmas.
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"Welcome home Mitford fans . . . to Karon's gift for illuminating the struggles that creep into everyday lives--along with a vividly imagined world."
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Things Come In Little Boxes...., Dec 21 2003
By Diana Beder "Diana Lynn Beder" (Greenfield, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews
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Esthers' gift isn't a lengthy story...another in the Mitford Series. Yet, in it, I found another "chapter" of life in Mitford. The true 'meaning' of Christmas' which touched my soul. If you keep in mind this book is a 'small' piece of the Mitford life...you'll be thrilled beyond your wildest dreams! I plan to 'try' the cake. Perhaps as some have been 'dissappointed' in it...it 'may' be a 'ficticious recipe'... one that sounds like a real one for the book. It's a 'dandy' of a cake in Mitford...but Jan Karon didn't promise us (anywhere that I read) that it would win a prize at the State Fair! It's a MUST for your collection!
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1.0 out of 5 stars The cake is a bust, Dec 15 2003
I have read every Mitford word. I gave this book to friends for Christmas thinking it would be a fun way to get started with her writing. When visiting my sister-in-law I spent a careful morning in the kitchen making the marmalade cake from the copy I gave her. Better move to Mitford and beg Esther to bake one for you because even the recipe is a disappointment. I think of myself modestly as a seasoned baker with 30 years experience. Perhaps Karon's publisher outsourced the job to a cakemix chemistry lab? I did all the painstaking steps and used all the top ingredients; something is off. Maybe Esther gave Father Tim a smudged recipe card? Karon is much better with theology than with the oven. I also feel ripped off by the "industry" of side items to the Mitford books. Let's stick with substantive stories and messages.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable holiday tale, Nov 19 2003
By Michael J. Mazza (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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"Esther's Gift: A Mitford Christmas Story," by Jan Karon, is about Esther Bolick, who is getting ready to bake the orange marmalade cakes that she traditionally makes as Christmas gifts. But economic pressures force her to reevaluate the tradition.

This is a sweet, charming tale that is nicely enhanced by colorful illustrations. The text includes an actual recipe for orange marmalade cakes.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought....
When I ordered the book I thought I was going to have a nice little Christmas read - you know, a warm-hearted story that speaks of the true nature of the season. Read more
Published on Oct 9 2003 by Kathleen

1.0 out of 5 stars Not much but a recipe.
If you are a fan of the Mitford books get this from the library if you care to read it. You won't need to check it out. It can be easily read in 10 minutes. Read more
Published on Sep 7 2003 by D. Sheff

5.0 out of 5 stars Jan Karon fans, we finally have the Orange Marmalade recipe.
This is a nice little Christmas book for all who love Father Tim and the Mitford citizens. Jan Karon finally shares Esther's famous Orange Marmalade cake recipe. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment
I have been a great fan of Jan Karon & her novels. This book, however, was extremely disappointing. There was no plot or feeling of Christmas spirit. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars What Happen ???
What happen to the Jan Karon I used to love to read? Last year I was a little disappointed in THE MITFORD SNOMWAN but decided all of her books couldn't be perfect since the others... Read more
Published on Jan 12 2003 by Sylvia Tate

1.0 out of 5 stars If a "0" star rating was possible...
DO NOT waste your money. Dull story that takes 15 minutes to read. Not at all interesting. The other Mitford books are worth rading, but not these short xmas... Read more
Published on Jan 12 2003 by Jacqueline R. Molenaar

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring Waste of Time
This was this first time I had read one of Mitford's books. While it is a quick read, it is also a dull and boring read -- not to mention a big waste of money. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Too short
I agree with other reviewers that this book is way too short for the money. I have read and re-read the Mitford books many times, but this was quite a disappointment for me. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2003 by Ann Baron

4.0 out of 5 stars A cute little book
Esther Bolick is renowned for her orange marmalade layer cake, which she makes each Christmas for a group of friends and relatives. Read more
Published on Dec 26 2002 by Kurt A. Johnson

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time
I have never read a Mitford story and now I know why. I think this book was boring and had a really weak storyline. Read more
Published on Dec 17 2002 by Natalie

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