Festivus : The Holiday for the Rest of Us

Recipes, food photography and food styling by
Gabriella Gershenson and Anna Gershenson
160 pages
Warner Books (October 26, 2005)

 

Take Frosty out behind the woodshed and hide your menorahs, kinaras, diyas and whatevahs…the time has come for Festivus! The event celebrated by Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) on Seinfeld, in which a bare aluminum pole replaces all holiday and religious symbols, where participants compete in "feats of strength" and undertake the "airing of grievances," has transcended television to become a worldwide phenomenon. Be sure to wash the nails: Learn to cook tasty Festivus recipes like Shrimp impaled on mini Festivus poles and Ham with Junior Mint and Snapple glaze.

Zany's New York City Children's Toy and Clothing Store Guide 2002-2003

Senior Writer Gabriella Gershenson
178 pages
On Your Own Publications

Zany's Kids Toy and Clothing Store Guide is a comprehensive manual to NYC's children toy and clothing stores. Written with both kids and their parents in mind, the easy-to-use format let's you know what a store sells and what it's going to cost you before you even leave your home. This guide covers chains (Gap Kids, Zany Brainy), New York favorites (FAO Schwartz), and cozy boutiques (Kidding Around) with cute icons that make it easy to find the kind of store and products you're looking for, be it for European fashions, playground duds, classic dolls, or the latest action figures. Destined to become the Zagat's for children that every NYC mom and dad will need.