Welcome to our latest sponsor in our Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for Movie Lovers/ Cookbook Lovers: Zuzu Bailey’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” Cookbook. I can’t wait to watch the movie will preparing dinner for Charlie and I. Can you guess what I want to make? Well, I will tell you it’s Henry Potter Pot Pie and for dessert I think we will have “Zuzu, My Little Gingersnap” Cookies would you like to have dinner with us and watch the movie will browsing through the cookbook?
Newly revised in time for the 75th anniversary of the beloved American Holiday film of all time, director Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, Zuzu Bailey’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” Cookbook (Sept. 28, 2021; PB, $22.95) is authored by Karolyn Grimes, who played George Bailey’s daughter Zuzu in the film. (Grimes also shows up in another classic Holiday movie, The Bishop’s Wife starring Cary Grant.)
Celebrating one of the most beloved, heartwarming American Christmas films of all time, director Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life , this book is replete with movie lore and recipes meant to delight cooks, tempt their friends and families, and entertain movie buffs and collectors alike–presented by the actress who played star Jimmy Stewart’s youngest on-screen daughter…
From savory main courses to festive desserts, within these pages you’ll find 250 old-fashioned recipes inspired by life in fictional Bedford Falls, including Violet’s Spicy Chicken, Silver Bells Christmas Cookies, Henry Potter Pot Pie, Fifty-Cents-on-the-Dollar Chuck Roast, Harry Bailey Hero Sandwich, Mrs. Martini’s Creamy Linguine, Clarence Oddbody’s Heavenly Hot Mulled Wine, “Zuzu, My Little Gingersnap” Cookies, and many others to warm your heart, and please your palate.
As a bonus, the book is filled with stills, bits of trivia from the movie, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and reminiscences from the stars of the film and others who helped make it. This updated version will contain even more of these fun film anecdotes!
With more than 250 recipes and 30 B&W photos, this new edition includes new anecdotes, behind the scenes info, and 25 years of stories the film’s stars, fans, celebrities who love the film and much more.
A timeless story of hope, love, family, and humility, It’s A Wonderful Life has withstood the test of time and at 75 years old, it is America’s number one classic Christmas film. Loosely based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, it’s on the AFI’s Best 100 American movies.
The book is a fun gift for new generations who have discovered this beloved film. Now, I would like to share a fun fact: It’s a Wonderful Life the movie is mentioned in the new song Brando by Lucy Dacus.
It’s a Wonderful Life
With the endearing message that ‘no one is a failure who has friends,’ Frank Capra’s heartwarming masterpiece continues to endure, and after over 70 years, this beloved classic still remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
