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Valerie Peterson

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Yonkers, NY, The United States

gender

female

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http://www.valeriepetersonink.com/

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Cooking, Food & Wine, Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers

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July 2011

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Valerie Peterson is the co-author of Cookie Craft and Cookie Craft Christmas cookie decorating books, and the author of Peterson’s Holiday Helper and Peterson’s Happy Hour cocktail humor books. Her essays, food writing, recipes, and cookie designs have appeared in The New York Times, Bride’s Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Pastry Art & Design and other publications. Her screenwriting has been honored by the Austin Film Festival, Cinequest, The Big Apple Film Festival, and by More Magazine; her short film, The Maid of Honor, was an Official Selection at the Sedona International Film Festival. Valerie is a native of Yonkers, New York; she currently lives in Manhattan.

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Average rating: 3.98 · 85 ratings · 25 reviews · 6 distinct works

	Cookie Craft by Valerie Peterson (Goodreads Author), Janice Fryer 3.95 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Cookie Craft Christmas: Dozens of Decorating Ideas for a Sweet Holiday by Valerie Peterson (Goodreads Author), Janice Fryer 3.88 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Peterson's Holiday Helper: Festive Pick-Me-Ups, Calm-Me-Downs, and Handy Hints to Keep You in Good Spirits 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2008	My rating:
	Peterson's Happy Hour: Spirited Cocktails and Helpful Hints to Brighten Daily Life 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2010	My rating:
	Cookie Craft: From Baking to Luster Dust: Designs and Techniques for Creative Cookie Occasions by Valerie Peterson (Goodreads Author), Janice Fryer 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Cookie Craft Christmas: Dozens of Decorating Ideas for a Sweet Holiday by Janice Fryer, Valerie Peterson (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2009	My rating:

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Valerie Peterson gave to: The Overlook (Harry Bosch, #13) by Michael Connelly (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Valerie Peterson gave to: The Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller #1) by Michael Connelly (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Valerie Peterson gave to: Nine Dragons (Harry Bosch, #14) by Michael Connelly (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Valerie Peterson gave to: Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson	My rating:
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Valerie Peterson gave to: Bossypants by Tina Fey	My rating:
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Valerie Peterson liked Happyreader's review of Cookie Craft: " I am not normally a baker or a promoter of fancy cookie-baking. For this book, however, I make an exception. I know Valerie Peterson and I know Valerie Peterson knows cookies and knows cookbooks. This book is a vision and a taste treat. It you are... " Read more of this review »
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Valerie Peterson liked Shavonya's review of Cookie Craft: " I am a cook, with a culinary degree and I am not a fan of baking. I am a horrible decorator. I can usually make things taste good, but not look good. With this book my first attempt came out pretty good, and I criticize myself harshly. It might se... " Read more of this review »
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Valerie Peterson gave to: The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Goodreads Author) read in July, 2011	My rating:
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