Carolyn Beacha Estoker's Blog

Gingerbread Houses

Carolyn Beacha Estoker — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:19:06 +0000

Come to the Canton Public Library now through the end of the year and see the two gingerbread houses on display by the Reception Desk. Inspired from the book “Gingerbread for All Seasons,” by Teresa Layman, they are a feast for the eyes. The houses are constructed completely from edible materials like fondant, royal icing, candy canes, pretzels, shredded wheat, hand-rolled gingerbread, and more. Come be delighted and inspired by what you see! Created by Susannah Estoker, a junior at Plymouth Christian Academy, her gingerbread creations will add a bit of whimsy to your day.

Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns To The Sea

Carolyn Beacha Estoker — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:03:17 +0000

Remember Linda Greenlaw, the highly acclaimed sword boat captain of the commercial fishing boat the “Hannah Boden?” She was touted in the book “The Perfect Storm,” by Sebastian Junger as being one of the best captains in the sword fishing industry, surviving the disastrous North Atlantic storm of 1991 that capsized her sister ship the “Andrea Gail”. Did you also know she is the often humorous author of six books? She has penned four non-fiction books highlighting her career as a fishing boat Captain, including her latest book, “Seaworthy,” along with two mystery fiction books, with plots also centered around the sea. Check all her newest book Seaworthy, as well as all her other books here at CPL.

Award Winning Gingerbread House

Carolyn Beacha Estoker — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:24:27 +0000

We invite you to come view the gingerbread house on display now through the end of the year at CPL. It was awarded first place by Chef Neil Murphy, Executive Chef of Chartwells Catering, in a gingerbread house construction competition. The competition took place December 11th at Plymouth Christian Academy and was open to all PCA students in grades 9 through 12. The first place winner was Susannah Estoker, a sophomore at PCA. The inspiration for this award winning house came from the book, "Gingerbread For All Seasons," by Teresa Layman. The recipe used in the construction of this house is found in this book, along with several inspiring designs which will get your creative juices flowing. Armed with everyday kitchen ingredients, some fancy candies and a block of fondant, anything is possible!

Hosting An At-Home Children's Birthday Party

Carolyn Beacha Estoker — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:34:02 +0000

Got the birthday party blues? Want to host a wonderful birthday party for your youngster but can’t afford the trendy birthday venues? Then throw a great children’s party at home. It’s easy and fun with some great craft and food ideas from some books at the CPL. I would recommend the easy to follow craft books, The Crafty Diva’s D.I. Y. Stylebook, and make it!. Both are loaded with information and ideas for simple crafts that are appropriate for kids aged 5 to 18. As an added bonus, all the crafts contained within make it! are eco-friendly because they are made from items you would normally recycle or throw away. Not only do you save money by having your party at home, but you can help the environment and your budget by creating terrific crafts from materials you already have around your home. And don’t forget the party food. You will find easy recipes for great snacks that look amazing and are easy to make with the book, Fairy Cooking. These recipes are simple, fun and pleasing to the eye. So go ahead, don’t be afraid, take the plunge and check out these books and host a wonderful birthday party at home that your kids will long remember.