Twelve talented writers from Eastern Iowa celebrate food and family, reflect on holidays past, and explore what the winter season means to them in this collection of original and heartfelt stories, essays, and poems. Let their memories, characters, and contemplations--along with a few delicious recipes--bring joy to your season and peace to your heart as they summon up true holiday spirit. Pat Bieber, Paul Carroll, Judy Haskins, E.D. Martin, and Heather Orr remember holidays spent in Eastern Iowa, while Elaine Rochevot, a new arrival, sees the holidays through new eyes. Judy Chapman, Anna...