I have used Kathy Casey's book to plan several parties. The recipies are not complicated and she includes tips on making items ahead of time.
I was able to enjoy my own party and not worry about last minute details. My guests raved about the appetizers.

I have just started reading this cookbook and cannot wait to get cooking. I rearranged my Thanksgiving menu just to try some of these recipes. The recipes are original, not overly complicated and are sure to please. If you have enjoyed Simply Classic (Seattle Junior League) or the Contessa's earlier books, you will love this. This will be my newest favorite gift to give.

Great book, it takes the reader to a time and place in history where one feels part of the experience. Very well reasearched and depicted. I particularly enjoyed the highly-moving Japanese internment camp stories described in the book.

A lovingly crafted book, with a comprehensive grasp of the issues surrounding the internment of the Japanese from the Seattle area.

Most books only list lodgings that accept pets-- this book lists all kinds of things to do with your pet-- like outdoor concerts, restaurants, etc. This is the stuff you really need to know when vacationing with your pet. I, too, would love to see a Portland version!

Add this to your travel reference library! Not only does this book cover the most amazing part of North America, it includes excellently researched dog-friendly references and rates them on 4-paw scale (aren't we dog-lovers silly!). The author has taken the time to ask about the definition of "small" dog so I'm not wasting time on places that preclude my 80-pound love puppy. I have used it for park and lodging information in the Seattle and Victoria, BC areas and have found all to be accurate. The book covers the Seattle metro area, 11 counties in Western Washington and parts of British Columbia. Be advised that if you are traveling to Seattle with your pooch, it lacks the most current info on Seattle's trial off-leash program. Call Seattle or King County Animal Control for accurate, up-to-the-moment sites and restrictions which changes as often as the City Council and Parks Department like. If only this author would do a Portland version! They do have Bay Area, California, Boston and Atlanta versions as well. Happy reading & traveling! Woof!

The review that follows says it all, but I want to add that this is THE book for African American history in the Seattle area. I found it moving and thought-provoking. Anyone serious about understanding issues of diversity in the Pacific Northwest should begin with this book.

Though Seattle's experience may be somewhat different from other parts of the country, the issues were still (and are still) complex. This book not only puts it all in context, but leaves you hungry for more. It's an opportunity to discover unsung heroes, mourn blaring injustices, and refresh the belief that we can still learn from the past in order to forge a better future. As a native of Seattle now living in Georgia, I especially appreciated the breadth of information. Reading Taylor's book inspired me to read Horace Cayton's autobiography and follow up on some of the other sources Taylor drew on. Well written, dynamic, and comprehensive. Can't wait for more!

I remember first getting this out from my school library in fourth grade (I'm a high school senior, now). I can't honestly remember if I liked it then or not, but I know that when I reread it in maybe seventh grade, I loved it. I know I was always wishing I would pull down my shade one day and a note would pop out (but, alas, it never did happen ;-)

Lately I've had the urge to read it again, and need to do some searching around for it. But this is an awesome book, and even though I'm not one for mysteries, I couldn't put it down.

I've been looking for this out-of-print book for _years_ and AMAZON.COM found it for me. Yeah!

The fun stuff: Capitol Hill in Seattle, a treasure hunt of mysterious clues, a _huge_ Edwardian mansion.

Yet it truly reflects its 1969 publication: Children dealing with civil rights issues, the stress of moving to a 'big' city, discovering crime literally in your own back yard, even a guest appearance by a shell-shocked Vietnam vet. But if someone wanted to make it into a movie, it could easily be set in the present.

NOTE: This book is obviously written about a specific house in Seattle. The book tells us the house is across the street from Volunteer Park near 10th Avenue, and near a cathedral (which must be St. Mark's). If anyone knows which house it is, I've been wondering about this for almost 30 years. Betty K Irwin, are you out there?

It is difficult to find a perfect compendium for your favourite TV series. Often the fault lies in the text which spends far too much time devoted to the actors and less on the actual episodes. Often these books are awash with glamorous pictures of the actors. Often the book describes too much of an episode and ends up like War and Peace or sometimes it describes too little and it looks like a flyer that was passed out to you on the street. Goodnight Seattle hits the right note in every aspect; it is the perfect compendium.

David Bailey has gone to great lengths to research the episodes of Frasier and he reviews them efficiently with a lot of wit. He disects the episodes into comfortable headings and then he breaks down the episode. We learn of guest stars; the celebrity callers and regular characters who don't even deserve a credit like the overworked waitresses. My favourite part of the compendium is the way the author continues minute sub-plots which an average viewer will forget after a viewing. He focuses on Granny Moon's antics, Maris' inappearances and the blossoming romance between Niles and Daphne.

This Is Book Is Full Of Anything U Ever Wanted To Know About Frasier And The Rest of The Gang!! Come On Just Look At The Cover, Who Would Not Buy A Book With Eddies Cute Little Face On It!!:)( But I Wouldn't Mind The Same Concept But The Whole Cast In The Photo) But If U Want To Hang With Gang And Get All The Info On Them, U MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!!

When eccentric art patron, Rene Vachey, decides to donate an original Rembrandt to the Seattle Art Museum, curator Chris Norgren is cautious. Rene is known for playing tricks on museums and making them look silly so Chris flies to France to inspect the painting. Shortly after he arrives, he is thrown out a window and later that night, Rene is murdered. Fearing that the painting may be the reason for the murder, Chris starts to investigate. I love this series because of the way that Aaron Elkins shows artwork through the eyes of Chris Norgren as well as for the good mystery.

I have read several Aaron Elkins books but this was the first involving Chris Norgren. Chris is a curator of Renaissance art at the Seattle Art Museum and goes to Paris to view a newly found Rembrandt that is being given to the museum by Rene Vachey. Rene is known in the field as a jokester and Chris is dubious as to the authenticity of the painting, especially with the limitations Rene has set on what can be used to verify the painting as being a Rembrandt.

Things heat up and get pretty hairy as Rene Vachey is killed and Chris becomes the next target for murder. Who knew that the art world was so dangerous?

Professor Chambliss bravely exposes crime and how it is allowed to operate in the big city of Seattle, and how it extends throughout the nation and other governments. When you read it, you will lose your naivity and your false sense of security, because you will learn how government really operates and for whom. It is the truth spoken when legislators can do nothing to rid the governments in WA state of their vipers, and out of fear one sent her own grandchildren to live in another state. This book is a must for all interested in the truth of political power. Look for it's sequel which is in the works, so says the grapevine.

This book shows the level and complexity of organized crime and political corruption in the United States. Using Seattle, WA as a place of study, Chambliss looks at all levels of corruption in the city and the effect it has on poltical decision making leading up to the 1972 Grand Jury Indictment.

The Mac and Cheese recipe is a huge hit with everyone that has partaken. Great recipes for dinner parties, everyone from people with discriminating tastes to the average Joe will enjoy the meal. I'm just sad I don't entertain more and find an excuse to use the book more often! Maybe that should be my New Year's Resolution....

I have had this book for a couple years now and made many of the dishes; none I've tried have ever been disapointing. I especially like the notes on how well dishes keep in the fridge or freezer. One of my most trusted cookbooks, I have given as a gift as well. Besides Pasta there are great salads, main dishes, and appetizers to be found within its pages with notes on special ingredients and techniques. Very well thought out!

I live here and I bought one! Ok, so I get lost sometimes, no really its that I don't know where all the Inn's are etc, and sometimes I get confused as to which street is the next one over, and well, I bought one and love it. If you're visiting it's the map to get.

This is the most useful map that we've found for navigating Seattle... Its small and fits in a pocket easily. It has various different sections - a small scale downtown page which is great driving or walking as it has most major attractions marked and includes the crucial direction of traffic information. There's a page with a great overview of the areas around Lake Washington which is excellent for basic directions (major roads - general neighbourhoods etc). Then there's a few little sections on the area around the University and the market. And finally there's a map of the area that gives a sense of the Puget Sound and how Seattle fits in.

I highly recommend this map if you're travelling to Seattle as a tourist or relocating to the area. We find it easy to use, and full of interesting details.