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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Lauren Conrad's first party-planning book ... will make your life Pinterest-perfect -- Us Weekly

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Book Synopsis A call to arms against BRUNCH . . . and a how-to guide for fighting back, from the hosts of the hit podcast and public radio show The Dinner Party Download Society is under threat. The culprit? BRUNCH. Not merely a forum for overpriced eggs, brunch is a leisure-time-squandering hellscape, embodying all that is soul-killing and alienating about modern life. How to fight back? By throwing dinner parties -- the cornerstone of civilized society! Dinner parties -- where friends new and old share food, debate ideas, and boldly build hangovers together. If we revive the fading art of throwing dinner parties the world will be better off, and our country might heal its wounds of endless division, all without having to wait in a 9-hour line to eat toast. To that end, Brunch is Hell takes hesitant hosts through every phase of throwing a great dinner party, from guest list to subpoena. Loaded with wit, celebrity advice, and tongue-in-cheek humor -- plus sincere insights about how humans can be more generous to each other -- Brunch is Hell is a spirited guide to restoring civility, in the bestselling tradition of Adulting, Amy Sedaris'' I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, and the Bible.

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Book Synopsis Master the art of craft cocktails -- or just prepare to impress your friends -- with this collection of drink recipes and entertaining ideas for the home bartender!Libation-loving siblings André and Tenaya Darlington show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate. Dial back the sugar, and load up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour shows you how to mix incredible craft cocktails and gives you a complete history of classic recipes and spirits. You''ve never seen a cocktail book like this before! Unique features include: 214 vintage and modern recipes, complete with tasting notes Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters Suggested brands for building a well-stocked bar Seasonal ideas for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks Advice for hosting craft cocktails parties at home Trade Review"Everything you need to know about throwing a successful cocktail party is in this new book."?-Los Angeles Times "Frustrated with encyclopedic but poorly organized collections that overwhelmed all but the professional bartender, they offer a manual for those wishing to bring the craft cocktail movement home...a great addition for all collections."?-Library Journal "I haven't been able to put it down. Is it odd to read a recipe book as if it were a novel?"?-San Diego Magazine "Who it's for: The home bartender that can't decide on what to drink. This book has a little bit of everything, and with eye-catching photos, you'll want it all."?-Epicurious.com "Individuality is part of this book's charm, much like its ode to an underappreciated ingredient, Dubonnet. The greater success of The New Cocktail Hour is its ability to be many things to a variety of readers and still stand out from the pile of cocktail copycats as both useful and different." ?-The Philadelphia Inquirer "The New Cocktail Hour can help you choose a drink with confidence... Elevate your craft with DIY bitters, the right tools and glassware, no-fail cocktail ratios and the art of the garnish, all explained in this latest cocktail book. It may be new, but it is destined to be a classic." ?-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Sized to fit on a shelf in your bar, the book has a slightly snarky, humorous tone that makes it an easy read. And the fascinating bits of history will make great cocktail party fodder. ... This new volume is a suitable gift for a recent college grad with a taste for craft cocktails."?-The Virginian-Pilot "The lavishly photographed book is quite the entertaining read, but its smaller format means that it belongs on the shelf with your liquor, not on the coffee table. As a witty guide to the history and practice of making great cocktails, The New Cocktail Hour is a great addition to the canon of spirits writing." ?-Nashville Scene

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Book SynopsisA perfect housewarming gift or entertaining guide for any gathering of your gal pals, this is a gloriously glamorous excursion into the world of cocktails.Ladies Who Drink is a one-of-a-kind cocktail book that brings together classic and modern drink recipes, small-bite pairings, entertaining ideas, and to-die-for original fashions presented in a gorgeous array of scenes by illustrator Anne Keenan Higgins. Broken down by occasions like game day, book club, barbeque, or Sunday brunch, as well as moods like April in Paris, seaside sunset, or Mardi Gras, Ladies Who Drink is a dazzling entertaining guide filled with ideas for all your fun-filled occasions.

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Book SynopsisMary Giuliani''s charming memoir, Tiny Hot Dogs,weaves together a collection of hilariously relatable essays detailing her winding path through makeshift kitchens and catering gigs to wind up at the center of the party. With an easy, natural storytelling sensibility, Mary recounts her path to becoming one of New York City''s most high-profile food entrepreneurs, dubbed Caterer to the Stars by the press, as she counts gleaming trays of pigs in a blanket as a crucial ingredient in her recipe for success, in building both a business and a family.Beginning with a totally normal childhood spent with her loving and deeply overprotective Italian family in an all-Jewish enclave on Long Island, we see a self-proclaimed outsider trying to fit in. Mary shares the twists and turns that land her in an unexpected catering job, for which she is perfectly suited (even though she has dreams of the stage). Her side gig turns out to be unexpectedly fulfilling, and changes her l

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Book SynopsisCraft unforgettable happy hours at home with this globally inspired collection of 100+ crave-worthy bar bites and cocktail pairings from the bestselling author of Booze & Vinyl and The New Cocktail Hour.Bring the world’s best drinking food home and into your kitchen with this stylish recipe book featuring more than 100 drool-worthy, easy-to-prepare dishes. Award-winning food-and-drink writer André Darlington serves up creative bites and reimagined classics from around the globe—everything from quick nosh to wowing party-pleasers—to make Bar Menu the ultimate guide to boozy eating and entertaining at home. Whether you are a cocktailer looking for food pairings, or an armchair traveler eager to recreate iconic bar bites from the comfort of your own kitchen, this is your bible for hosting memorable cocktail hours. Companion drink ideas for every dish, 30+ cocktail recipes, quick history lessons, plus tricks and tips on

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Book SynopsisThis is exactly what it sounds like: instead of photos or illustrations, this cocktail book is fully illustrated with oil paintings. Featuring an all-star team, Cocktails, A Still Life is less of a bartending guide and more of a presentation piece attracting the eye, mind, and palate focused squarely on the art-including the dozens of luscious, hand-painted images. As they say, We drink first with our eyes. Contemporary still-life master Todd Casey has collected 60 paintings for 60 classic drink recipes, developed by Drinkology author James Waller, that are then paired with witty and imminently readable behind-the-bar anecdotes and histories by beverage historian Christine Sismondo. Broken down into sections, inspired by times and events that call for a cocktail, the book includes art, recipes, and history. Drinks include: Part One: Daytime Drinking* Belgian Beers* Bellini* Bloody Mary* Mojito

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Book SynopsisRenowned and beloved interior designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss celebrates gracious hospitality—from assembling striking place settings and arranging the table to hosting a dinner party or simply serving an elegant afternoon tea.Charlotte Moss inspires readers to imbue everyday life with elegance and romance. Moss focuses on events—as small as breakfast in bed or tea in the afternoon or as elaborate as a festive Christmas luncheon or large dinner party—and the artifacts of our lives (china, silver, linen) to create the backdrop for a life well lived.Moss celebrates the day-to-day by bringing her enthusiasm and impeccable style to every domestic activity. Setting the table becomes a joy when putting together stylish combinations of place mats, monogrammed linens, china, tableware, curios, and flowers. From tasteful meals for one to grand occasions for friends and family, Moss chronicles her own aptitude for hospitality. Style icons are conjuTrade Review"Moss provides poignant tips on how to choose music and menus, master a seating arrangement, and create an element of surprise that will keep every guest anticipating an invitation to future fetes."—Margaret Zainey Roux, Southern Home"Charlotte Moss Entertains brings sumptuous building blocks—china, linens, flowers—to stunning life."—Veranda

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Book SynopsisThe invaluable guide for parents for planning and executing the perfect children's party. Contains 240 games and activities.Trade Review'Packed with games and activities which are guaranteed to keep boredom at bay ... A wonderful traditional party book which you will use again and again.'-- Creative Steps Magazine, Jan/Feb 2007'A useful resource for children's group leaders.'-- Woman Alive, Sept 2008'From A to Z, this is the most complete, idea-laden, sound advice giving, enthusiasm-inspiring book I've seen on the subject of how to give and what to do at children's parties. The Children's Party Book ranges in content from guidelines for parties and games for children of different ages, to a lovely discussion of what a birthday is and can be for a child. Then, it plunges into page after page of ideas-- things to make; party themes to create; party hats, invitations, decorations & favors to easily make from inexpensive materials. And then there's games, games, games -- some sure to produce giggles and cheers, others that will evoke studious concentration, and still others that will leave the players happily collapsed on the lawn after joyous exertion. As if that weren't enough, there is also a section on puppet shows -- how to make the puppets and stage, what to perform, and some puppet plays to get you going. Altogether, a great book - wish I could be there when you try it out!'-- Bob and Nancy's Bookshop (www.waldorfbooks.com)

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Book SynopsisWhether you're new to the burgeoning world of craft beer or an old hand who just wants to learn a little more, here are 50 full-colour cards jam-packed with expertise, insider tips, and detailed flavour profiles of dozens of beer styles.Discover barley wines, bitters, and ales of the Rhine. The world of classic lagers. And pale ales, like porters and stouts. Plus the basics of expertly pairing beer with food. Because life's too short and too full of good beer to waste your time on beers that don't excite you.Table of ContentsCLASSIC ALES Bitters Pale Ales Mild and Brown Ales Porters and Stouts Barley Wines and Old Ales Scottish Ales Ales of the Rhine: Kolsches and Altbiers Belgian Ales Saisons and Rustic Belgian Ales Abbey and Trappist Ales French Ales German Weizens CLASSIC LAGERS Dark Lagers: Dunkels, Schwarzbiers, and Czech Tmaves Czech Lagers Pale Lagers: Pilsners, Helles, and Dortmund Exports Amber Lagers: Marzens and Vienna Lagers Bocks Mass-Market Lagers NEW AND UNUSUAL STYLES Hoppy American Ales Fresh-Hop Ales Sake European Farmhouse Ales TART AND WILD ALES The Lambic Family Tart German Wheat Ales: Berliner Weisses and Goses Wild Ales PAIRING BEER WITH FOOD The basics of a good pairing Malt flavors Hop flavors Fermentation flavors The seven flavor categories Putting it all together If the beer is hoppy and/or bitter If the beer is sweet If the beer is tart If the beer is roasty If the beer is malty If the beer is alcoholic or strong If the food is bitter If the food is sweet If the food is tart or sour If the food is meaty If the food is salty If the food is spicy How to say “cheers!”

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Book SynopsisWinner, IACP Cookbook Award A picnic is a great escape from our day-to-day and a chance to turn a meal into something more festive and memorable. The Picnic shares everything you need to plan an effortless outdoor get-together: no-fail recipes, helpful checklists, and expert advice. With variations on everyone’s favorite deviled eggs, 99 uses for a Mason jar (think cocktail shaker, firefly catcher, or cookie jar), rules for scoring lawn games, and refreshing drinks to mix up in crowd-friendly batches, let The Picnic take the stress out of your next party and leave only the fun.Trade Review“Smart new ideas include salads on a stick and a dozen kinds of deviled eggs.”—Food Wine “The Picnic is a gorgeously illustrated cookbook and a treasure trove of inspiration. In addition to its whimsically adorned recipes, there are instructions for solving picnic crises and tips on food presentation.”—Entertainment Weekly “Terrific. . . . Picnic basket essentials to make everything easy.”—Portland Oregonian “The Picnic will turn you into a sort of MacGyver of picnics.”—Eater Portland “Ridiculously pretty . . . this book is your guide to getting food from your kitchen to the great outdoors.”—Epicurious “A lovely, hand-illustrated cookbook which covers the ABCs of picnicking. It’s full of useful tips.”—Design*Sponge “The only picnic guide you’ll ever need.”—Food Network DISH “Charming. . . . Perusing these colorfully illustrated pages, readers will learn how to select an appropriate site, cope with inclement weather, transport unwieldy or temperature-sensitive foods, and assemble a ‘glorious’ charcuterie board. The authors’ classy recipes for appetizers, salads, drinks, and more (e.g. kale panzanella with burnt lemon Caesar dressing, smoky tea-brined fried chicken, vanilla bean shortcakes with strawberries in basil syrup) all include thoughtful instructions for storage and serving. A fresh look at outdoor entertaining that’s just in time for spring and summer. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal

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Book SynopsisParty Food is the newest addition to the Artisanal Kitchen series, adapted from What’s a Hostess to Do? (Artisan, 2013) by the ultimate hostess, Susan Spungen. Here is a collection of recipes that makes entertaining easy for any occasion—whether it’s a cocktail hour, a brunch, a dinner party, or an elaborate holiday feast. Recipes for Lobster Salad, Tarragon Roasted Chicken, Potato Gratin, and Chocolate Soufflé make for an easy-to-make foolproof dinner menu that even complete novices can master; cheat sheets like Ten Quick Hors d’Oeuvres and Five Entrée Salads make entertaining a crowd cheaper and easier than ever; and recipes for high-stakes holiday meals like Roasted Fillet of Beef or Roasted Turkey Parts elevate the classic crowd-pleasers to dishes that guests will rave about for months. Party Food, Holiday Cocktails, and Holiday Cookies, three new titles in the Artisanal Kitchen series, provide an indispensable arsenal of recipes that cover all the bases for a delicious holiday season.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who lives for summer, who waits patiently for the season's first corn and tomatoes, who fantasizes about long lazy weeks at the beach house--or lake house, or pool house--or just hanging around the backyard with a fruity cocktail and the grill ready to go, here is the pitch-perfect Summer: A Cookbook. Guided by the principle that the spirit of summer cooking is to keep things a bit loose (and the oven off when it's just too hot), here are more than 100 recipes that rely on what looks good in the markets and encourage relaxed, communal cooking: snacks like Grilled Oysters with Miso Scallion Butter; beach picnic fare like Three Thrilling Summer Rolls and Charred Corn and Cojita Salad (Esquites); and summery mains like Tamari-Ginger Swordfish, Landlubber's Lobster Roll, Project Paella, and Fish Tacos. And seriously, what could be better for dessert than Six Sensational Ice Cream Sandwiches? With its bright, colorful illustrations and philosophy of making the most of every day, Summer: A Cookbook celebrates not just eating but also the whole of warm-weather living, with tips on how to build a beach firepit, recipes for the best tiki cocktails, instructions for playing Beach Blanket Bingo and other games, summer reading recommendations, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisBring farmhouse favorites to your kitchen with this heirloom cookbook, featuring more than 500 recipes for mouthwatering country classics. Martha Storey presents easy-to-follow recipes for comforting family favorites like apple pie, roast chicken, blueberry pancakes, strawberry shortcake, sourdough bread, and hand-churned ice cream. Storey also provides simple instructions for the old-fashioned arts of making your own cheese, yogurt, pickles, and cordials. You’re sure to hear calls for seconds when serving these time-tested crowd-pleasers.

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Book SynopsisCreate delicious and portable feasts for any occasion. Whether you’re headed to a neighborhood park, an elegant music festival, or the top of a mountain, DeeDee Stovel shows you how to create a tasty outdoor dining experience. With 125 recipes that include dishes like cucumber soup, lobster rolls, fried chicken, and apple cake, you’ll be amazed at the variety of foods that are well-suited for outdoor eating. Call up your friends, grab a blanket, and fill up your picnic basket!

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Book SynopsisScare up some frightful fun! Sharon Bowers shows you how to add a ghostly thrill to Halloween parties, kids’ birthdays, and scary movie nights with more than 70 easy-to-make recipes for terrifying treats, wicked brews, and spooky savories. The irresistible ickiness of Monster Eyeballs, Swamp Creature Toes, Ghost Lollipops, Bandaged Fingers, and many more deliciously ghoulish goodies will delight partygoers of all ages. Get ready for a ghastly great time as you serve up these delectable, spine-chilling confections.Table of ContentsIntroduction Candy and goodies Cookies Cakes and cupcakes Party food, snacks, and drinks Halloween supper Scary party food Postscript Index

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Book SynopsisNaughty Pictionary and Sex Toy Relays? It must be a CosmoBachelorette Party! Get your girls together because we’re throwing your bride-to-be a night she’ll never forget! Cosmo’s 25 hilariously entertaining games will have you prepping for the most epic bachelorette party ever. Featuring fun (and frequently risqué) activities by the #1 women’s magazine in the world, this pack includes everything you never knew you needed. From phallic-inspired challenges, to classic games with a tawdry twist, to brand-new bachelorette adventures, this deck will bring you a party you’ll never be able to talk about again. What happens at a bachelorette party stays at a bachelorette party, right?

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Book SynopsisEat the rainbow. Cook Colour celebrates the beauty of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, in a collection of 100 all-natural, monochrome recipes that reveal a tantalizing world of taste, texture, and seasonal eating like you've never seen before. What is the flavour of sunshine? The taste of forest green? Does the red of a pepper evoke the warmth of its spice? Cook Colour reveals a whole new way of thinking about food. Author Maria Zizka introduces readers to ideas from colour theory and cooking sciences, explaining how to master food styling and cooking techniques to enhance and preserve colour, without any artificial additives. But cooking by colour isn't just about looks; it is an approach that draws connections between aesthetics, seasonality, and flavour. Arranged in a gradient, the recipes begin with creamy shades of white-from a coconut cod and rice bowl to a garlicky bean and cauliflower salad. Yellows evoke the bright flavours in Margarita Bars, reds bring forward fiery tastes in dishes like Mapo Ragù with Rice Cakes, and greens highlight fresh and herbal flavours with dishes like Matcha and Mint Ice Cream Sundae or Zhoug-Marinated Feta and Fava Toasts. Blues, purples, and blacks present revelations: a butterfly pea flower boa stuffed with blue oyster mushroom, a classic Italian grape focaccia turned on its head with the addition of purple ube, and elegant black tahini cookies. To tie it all together, Zizka presents a special section of Colour Menus, where she teaches readers how to use food to create palettes that evoke a sense of season, theme, or even a place: a Valentine's menu decorated with red and pink indulgences, a spring menu featuring all fresh flavours and pastel tones, a seafood-focused menu of blue and coral hues to conjure a tropical ocean vibe. Cook Colour is a celebration of eating beautifully and creatively, at any moment and for any occasion.Table of ContentsIntroduction What Does It Mean to Cook in Color? The Three Keys to Cooking by Color Seasonality Technique Plating Color by Color White Pickled Daikon and Coconut Cod Rice Bowls Chicken-Jicama Salad with Cumin Crema Wedding Gown Cupcakes Radish, Belgian Endive, and Ricotta Salata Chicken Congee Rice Noodles with Creamy Tofu Sauce Tzatziki Couscous Pavlova with Vanilla Cream, White Dragon Fruit, and Nectarines Pita, Chamomile-Steeped Burrata, and Hawaiian Honey Garlicky Gigante Beans, Salt-and-Vinegar Cauliflower, and Pine Nuts Yellow Chanterelle Frittata Margarita Bars New Potato Salad with Creamy Mustard and Garlic Chips Pineapple Chicken Satay with Sunshine Sauce Preserved Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti Udon in Spicy Coconut Broth Lemon Turmeric Cake with Mango Blossom Turmeric-Pickled Egg Salad Roasted Summer Squash Bruschetta Banana Pepper and Corn Salad Orange Sungold Tomato Gazpacho Saffron-Tangerine Frozen Yogurt Baked Macaroni and Squash Sweet Potato Rösti with Gochujang Sour Cream Pumpkin Pancakes Ribboned Carrots on Harissa Yogurt Habanero Cara Salmon Poke Persimmon-Kumquat Salad with Goji Dressing and Nasturtiums Spicy Kabocha Tempura Apricot Jam Tart Red Cherry Tomato Agrodolce with ’Nduja on Toast Kashmiri Chile Chicken Tikka Masala Mapo Ragù with Rice Cakes Tomato Tart Coppa-Wrapped Jimmy Nardellos Strawberry Milkshake Pancakes Beets, Blood Oranges, and Radicchio Ahi Tuna Aguachile Rojo Wine-Poached Pears with Sour Cherry Cream and Roses Red Berry Porridge with Sugar Plum Compote Pink Bavette with Romesco, Pluots, and Sherried Cherries Beet-Imbued Gravlax Pomelo Hamachi Crudo Guava-Rhubarb Sorbet Slow-Roasted Harissa Salmon and Pink Chicory Salad Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp Pomegranate-Sumac Lamb Rose-Glasses Fortune Cookies Beet-Balls with Pickled Turnip Dip Chilled Summer Borscht Purple Purple Lettuces with Kalamata, Plum, and Verjus-Grette Uva Ube Schiacciata Pickled Purple Carrot and Cabbage Slaw Beet Ricotta Gnocchi Quinoa with Watermelon Radish and Dried Sour Cherries Purple Sweet Potato Pie Bars with Cornmeal Crust Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant, Sichuan-Style Blueberry-Cherry Amaretti Cauliflower Rice with Red Orach Blue Corn Quesadillas Blue Marbled Sugar Cookies Blueberry Branzino Pressed Flower Shortbread Blue Oyster Mushroom Bao Blue Jean Easter Egg Bread Butterfly Pea Flower Ice Cream Ombré Crepe Cake Blue Madeleines Sky Dumplings Mermaid Bowls Green Apple-Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachio Pesto Matcha and Mint Ice Cream Sundae Little Gem Caesar with Spinach Croutons Kale Risotto Matcha-Lime Tea Cake with Candied Mint Lemongrass-Cilantro Tofu Bánh Mì Zhoug-Marinated Feta and Fava Toasts French Lentils, Broccolini, and Arugula with Italian Salsa Verde Blistered Beans and Yuzu Kosho Scallops Cilantro Scallion Pancakes Brown Pear-Apple Crumble Parsnip Soup with Toasted Sunflower Seeds and Dates Caramelized Onion and Anchovy Tart Chipotle-Cumin Pinto and Chorizo Enfrijoladas Brown Butter Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Bread Crumbs Piri-Piri Chicken and Potatoes Slow-Roasted Guajillo Pork Mocha Cake with Ganache Frosting Espresso Granita Gingery Pork Udon with Frizzled Shallots Black Chile Negro Pork Tacos with 50/50 Tortillas Kuro Goma Buckwheat Waffle Tiny Cocoa Noir Pots de Crème Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Black Garlic Pan Sauce Forbidden Rice Temaki Squid Ink Pasta with Oil-Cured Olives and Opal Basil Chia Puddings with Blackberries Black Sesame Gelato and Brittle Midnight Cupcakes Black Tahini Cookies Color Menus Black and White Valentine Monochrome: Orange Monochrome: Green Red, White, and Blue Rainbow Fall Spring Christmas Halloween Tropical Jewel Tone

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