Sober Celebrations is a must-have guide to holiday and special-occasion entertaining for anyone who chooses to celebrate alcohol-free. With 25 fun menus, it is an invaluable tool for the host who wants to accommodate moms-to-be, diabetics, children, and those concerned with drug interactions, as well as an essential guide for the 9.2 million Americans in recovery from alcohol dependence.

From A Bridal Spa Buffet Lunch to A Guy's Night In Poker Party, from Roasted Peaches and Cream with Caramel Drizzle to S'more Cookies, Perfect Candied Sweet Potatoes to Lavender Honey-Drenched Struffoli, Grilled Spareribs with Sarsaparilla Barbecue Sauce to Potato, Leek, and Oyster Soup, this innovative cookbook will dazzle and inspire you with exciting and original "high-spirited" party planning.

In addition to the more than 150 delicious easy-to-follow recipes, Sober Celebrations includes:

• Terrific "mocktail" recipes and alcohol-free beverage pairings for every menu

• Simple and flavorful substitution suggestions for recipes that call for alcohol

• Valuable tips on using purchased ingredients to simplify your cooking and entertaining

• Creative ideas for adding pizzazz to your party without the buzz of imbibing

• Important up-to-date information on alcohol-related health issues