Parties, etiquette and entertaining Books

Book SynopsisKick your plating techniques up a notch with this exhaustive guide to garnishing and decorating. Ideal guide for those who regularly entertain guests. More than 330 images capture step-by-step procedures for quick and easy plate garnishes, including elaborate displays of canapés. A wide spectrum of ingredients and products, including fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, chocolate, and marzipan demonstrate how creative you can be. There is also an extensive introduction to utensils and tools used throughout the book and a section on holiday-specific decorations.

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Book SynopsisWhether you consider yourself an event-planning novice or the hostess with the mostest, this book and its detailed 300-plus color photos will help you entertain and impress your guests with ease. This helpful how-to guide from table setting expert Jimmy Ng contains 30 step-by-step napkin designs with easy-to-follow folding instructions, 12 table settings with schematic photography, inspirational decorating ideas, and a place setting diagram to teach you which fork goes where. Ng''s down-to-earth advice and affordable decorating suggestions will help you and yours celebrate Valentine''s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year''s Eve, and other popular holidays in style. Plan an unforgettable baby shower, wedding reception, Quinceañera celebration, outdoor picnic, or even a just because party that will amaze friends and family for years to come.

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Book SynopsisFor those intimidated by the complexity of personal interaction, or those simply looking to polish their speaking skills, The Art of Civilized Conversation is a powerful guide to communicating in an endearing way.In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family.In The Art of Civilized Conversation, author Margaret Shepherd offers opening lines, graceful apologies, thoughtful questions, and, ultimately, the confidence to take conversations beyond hello. From the basics—first impressions, appropriate subject matter, and graceful exits—to find

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Book SynopsisCelebrated television, cookbook, and restaurant chef Michael Chiarello is a master of simple, casually elegant cookingand a fabulous host. In this cookbookpacked with great recipes, gorgeous photographs, and inspiring entertaining ideashe shares his secrets for celebrating in style (and having fun doing it too!). Whether hosting four around the kitchen counter or a hundred for a cocktail party, readers will find everything from appetizers and main courses to desserts and drinks (over 130 recipes in all), time-saving tips, an all-important section on stocking the pantry (great for impromptu gatherings!), whimsical menus, and creative settings and table arrangements. A holiday cocktail party throws together quickly with bowls of crunchy Fusilli Snack Mix and Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives, all washed down with citrusy margaritas. Roll out the red carpet for an at-home movie night featuring Pop Culture Popcorn, Giant Bean Cassoulet with Fennel-Spiced Chicken, and Chocolate Mousse Cannolis Table of ContentsThe Pantry; 1. Finely Ground Sea Salt; 2. Calabrian Chili Paste; 3. Citrus Salt; 4. Toasted Spice Rub; 5. Fennel Spice Rub; 6. Whole-Citrus Vinaigrette; 7. Marinara Sauce; 8. Prosclutto Bits; 9. Quick Chicken Stock; 10. Roasted-Garlic Spice Rub; 11. "Infused" Basil Oil; 12. "Blanched" Basil Pesto; 13. Arborio Rice Coating; 14. Piadina Dough; 15. Spiced Candied Walnuts; Appetizers; 16. Old-World Antipasti; 17. Smoked Salmon Rillette; 18. Bruschetta Tart; 19. White Bean and Corn "Cannoli" with Herb Salad and Tomatoes; 20. Cecl with Garlic and Sage; 21. Roasted-Artichoke Pesto; 22. Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives; 23. Polenta Bites with Caramelized Mushrooms; 24. Crispy Risotto Balls with Warm Mozzarella Centers; 25. Giant Crostini; 26. Potato and Sage Fritters; 27. Polenta Crostini; 28. Roasted Eggplant and White Bean Spread; 29. Pop Culture Popcorn; 30. "Speed Scratch" Roasted Garlic Potato Chips; 31. Toasted Marcona Almonds; 32. Fusilli Snack Mix; Soups and Salads; 33. Tomato "Carpaccio" with Arugula and Herb Salad; 34. Bright Green Asparagus Soup with Parmigiano-Reggiano "Zabaglione"; 35. Capellini Soup with Rich Chicken Brodo; 36. Crispy Seafood Salad with Whole-Citrus Vinaigrette; 37. Seafood Gazpacho Cocktail with Flavored Popcorn; 38. Napa Nlcoise Salad; 39. PLT Salad; 40. Super-Quick Minestrone; 41. Roasted Tomato Soup with Sunny-Side-Up Crouton; 42. Grilled Avocado and Tomato Salad with "Green Goddess" Dressing; 43. Salad of Quick Chicken Confit; 44. Tricolor Salad with Fricco Crackers and Caesar "Vinaigrette"; 45. Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad with Corn Juice "Zabaglione"; 46. Sliced Orange Salad with Sauteed Olives and Ricotta Salata; 47. Warm Pancetta, Goat Cheese, and Spinach Salad; 48. "Super-Tuscan" White Bean Soup; 49. Melon and Prosciutto "as Soup"; Pasta and Rice; 50. Gnocchi alla Romana; 51. Party-Method Fontina Risotto; 52. Pappardelle with Asparagus and Gorgonzola Cream; 53. Pastina Timbale; 54. Brodetto of Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells; 55. Lasagna of Roasted Butternut Squash; 56. Paella, Italian Style; 57. Pea-and-Potato Ravioloni with Sage Brown Butter; 58. Pumpkin Risotto; 59. Spaghettinl with Uncooked Watercress; Fish and Shellfish; 60. Backyard Lobster Bake; 61. Halibut T-Bone Steaks with Herb Butter; 62. Cedar-Planked Side of Salmon; 63. Ciopplno; 64. Olive Oil-Braised Snapper with Fennel and Orange; 65. Prime Rib of Swordfish; Meat and Poultry; 66. Vertical Roasted Chicken Cocorico; 67. Butterflied Chicken Diablo al Mattone; 68. Crespelli "Short Stacks" with Shredded Chicken and Balsamic BBQ Sauce; 69. Double-Cut Bistecca alla Fiorentina with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Lime; 70. Forever-Roasted Lamb with Herbes de Provence; 71. Grilled Gaucho Steak with Blue Cheese and Pita; 72. Giant Bean Cassoulet with Fennel-Spiced Chicken; 73. Grilled and Braised Short Ribs, Brasciole Style; 74. Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Pancetta-Molasses Dressing; 75. "Cheap and Tasty" Pork and Orange Stew; 76. Whole Roasted Rack o

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Book SynopsisAdvises on how to best choose a tree (real or fake?), mitigate the negative effects of necessary travel, organize and recycle post-holiday, and more. This title presents holiday craft projects and ideas for: pinecone wreaths; recycled sweater pillows; and, organic appetizers.

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Book SynopsisNo one embodies the rollicking spirit of great Southern party giving more than Julia Reed, the consummate hostess and go-to food and lifestyle expert.   Thrown everywhere from lush gardens and gracious interior spaces to a Mississippi River sandbar, Julia Reed’s parties capture the celebratory nature of entertaining in her native South. Here, her informative and down-to-earth guide to throwing an unforgettable party includes secrets she has collected over a lifetime of entertaining.   For this book, she offers up a feast of options for holiday cocktails, spring lunches, formal dinners, and even a hunt breakfast. Eleven seasonal events feature delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes, ranging from fried chicken to Charlotte Russe and signature cocktails or wine-pairings—she introduces her talented friends (rum makers, potters, fabric designers, bakers) along the way. Each occasion includes gorgeous photographs showing her original approach Trade Review"Celebrate the spirit of the Southern party with Julia Reed, who introduces us to a host of entertaining options including cocktails, formal dinners, lunches and many irresistible seasonal events."-THE SOCIETY DIARIES"Julia's recipes are simply written, soulful and entertaining; her readers will want to cook every night of the week. Not to mention, her anecdotes about life in the South make you dream of sitting down at Julia's table." - Daniel Boulud"Julia Reed is the quintessential Sothern doyenne. Her love of hound dogs, biscuits, and a great yarn is a tell-tale sign of her devotion to her roots. Paul Costello’s gorgeous images showcase the South and its patrons in all their glory." - Reese Witherspoon "I am having a hard time resisting the urge to lick and nibble on this book. Everything looks so gooood." - Roy Blount, Jr."Julia Reed’s South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, is a gathering's guide for all seasons, with eleven full menus for events as varied as a springtime lunch and a dove season breakfast. Whether your taste in entertaining skews toward the formal rib-eye roast or the pink rum drink, this book covers it."-GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE"Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long is a gorgeously packaged, 224-page tome, with 150 envy-and-hunger-inducing photos by photographer Paul Costello. . . From a sandbar picnic in Mississippi and citrus laden Christmas cocktail supper in New Orleans to formal dinners for Visiting Dignitaries and lovely spring luncheons al fresco, Reed invites us into her life, introduces us to a list of her talented friends - including chefs, writers, artists and designers - and, most importantly, delivers a stellar source list, worth well over the $50 price tag on the book."-NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE"Complete with table settings and recipes - heirloom damask tablecloths, deviled-ham gougères - Julia Reed's South is a delicious romp through a year's worth of the prolific writer's legendary soirees." -VERANDA MAGAZINE"I must tell you about one of my favorite Spring book releases: Julia Reed's South. . . It's refreshing to see tables, sideboards, and entire rooms, for that matter, decorated with antiques, practically a novelty these days. But not every party is quite so dressy. In fact, that's the charm of Julia's book. The author is a down-to-earth Southern cook who knows that sometimes, the best fried chicken comes from the neighborhood grocery store and that for some dishes, crushed Ritz crackers make an excellent crumb topping."-THE PEAK OF CHIC BLOG"Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long is an informative and down-to-earth guide to giving an unforgettable party, and includes secrets she has collected over a lifetime. . . Each occasion includes gorgeous photographs showing her inspiring approach to everything from invitations and setting a table to arranging flowers and creating the mood." -VERMONT NEWS GUIDE"In Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, the Mississippi native takes readers on a journey through the South she knows best, by way of 11 mealtime parties with family and friends in Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, and beyond. . . Reed's South is warm, funny and magical." -Gardenista.com"She’s hosted picnics on Mississippi River sandbars and dinner parties on hundred acre plantations. She’s served everything from buckets of fried chicken to lamb bourguignon and scalloped oysters. When she’s not throwing an unforgettable soiree or preparing the best blackberry cobbler you’ve ever tasted, she’s writing about it. Julia Reed is Southern Hospitality. In her new book, Julia Reed’s South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, Reed opens up her hospitality playbook, sharing stories, recipes and tips for bringing together friends and family with a serious dose of fun."-LAUREL & WOLF

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Book SynopsisThis book showcases timeless recipes and inspirations for the perfect party from cousins Nancy Astor and celebrated interior designer Nancy Lancaster, both renowned in twentieth-century Britain for entertaining with style, sophistication, and joie de vivre.Featuring original photography that highlights glam-orous menus, interior décor, table settings, and flower arrangements, this book is an homage to joyful entertaining in the English country house style. Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster, both born American, were renowned as two of Britain’s greatest party-givers, excelling at gracious entertaining, witty repartee, and above all sophisticated menus—talents rooted in their upbringing at Mirador, their Albemarle County, Virginia, family estate known for its superb food.   The recent discovery of the original Mirador recipe collection, together with materials from Astor’s and LanTrade Review"If taste could be inherited, Jane Churchill, one of London’s most prominent interior designers for more than four decades, was born with a fortune. Nancy Astor was her great-great-aunt, and the grandmother of Emily Astor, co-author of the new book Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster—Table Settings, Recipes, Flower Arrangements, and Decorating. Nancy Lancaster was also Jane’s great-aunt. Both women were renowned hostesses of their time and are still revered as icons of style to this day." —AIRMAIL.COM"Whether you're a seasoned party-thrower adept at managing dinner, cocktails, and even impromptu backyard barbecues for 10 or 20 guests or a total novice with barely a grown-up social gathering under your belt, there's something valuable to be learned from the pros of bygone years; this is especially true when we're thinking about the entertaining experts who wined and dined guests with enviable panache. Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster: Table Settings, Recipes, Flower Arrangements, and Decorating, co-authored by cousins Jane Churchill and Emily Astor, invites us to take cues from the tables of two of the 20th century's most esteemed hostesses and icons of style. Photographed at Cliveden, Nancy Astor's historic country house outside of London, and her niece Nancy Lancaster's many magnificent English country houses, this transporting collaboration also gives us a window into the privileged world of these formidable women. And what a world it was." —MARTHA STEWART ONLINE“The book includes original recipes from Mirador in Virginia, where they grew up, and the wonderful [British] houses they owned, Cliveden, Kelmarsh Hall, Ditchley Park, and Haseley Court,” Churchill says. “So much had been written about them, like Nancy Astor’s commitment to women’s rights, and Nancy Lancaster’s incredible influence on the world of interior design, but we wanted people to know about their extraordinary energy, personalities, and the fact that Emily [Astor’s granddaughter] and I knew them really well.” —THE DIGITAL PARTY

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Book SynopsisAlexandra Hudson, daughter of the Manners Lady, was raised to respect others. But as she grew up, Hudson discovered a difference between politenessa superficial appearance of good mannersand true civility. In this timely book, Hudson sheds light on how civility can help bridge our political divide.From classical philosophers like Epictetus, to great twentieth-century thinkers like Martin Luther King Jr., to her own experience working in the federal government during one of the most politically fraught eras in our nation''s history, Hudson examines how civilitya respect for the personhood and dignity of otherstranscends political disagreements. Respecting someone means valuing them enough to tell them when you think they are wrong.It's easy to look at the divided state of the world and blame our leaders, the media, or our education system. Instead, we should focus on what we can control: ourselves. The Soul of Civility empowers readers to live tolerantly with o

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Amy Thielen’s steak-night menu of wood-fired rib eyes with fava butter, grilled pickled half-hots, salt potatoes, boiled zucchini with herb oil, and a smoky tomato terrine sounds like a perfect menu to me. Sure, every component can stand on its own—but really, it’s all of them together that has me dreaming of bottles of wine, dim lights, and messy tablecloths. . . . [Thielen] brings her romantic but practical approach to her writing and menus." -- Emma Wartzman - New York"A decade after her debut cookbook, The New Midwestern Table, ex-Food Network host Amy Thielen has produced a sequel. Company’s calling, and the result is menu after menu of plates serving six to 20. . . . Just pick and choose any Thielen recipe you want for dinner; even downscaled, they overdeliver." -- T. Susan Chang - NPR"Though the concept of feeding a group of six, 12, or perhaps even 20 can spark anxiety in the heart of even the most confident home cook, Amy Thielen . . . and her new book will empower you to do just that—casually! . . . . Thielen’s humor and candor, along with the reminiscent-of-a-family-album photography, make the book approachable and fun." -- Vanessa Pamela Friedman - Vogue"Dinner parties should be about love, not stress, and in Amy Thielen’s hands they can be. . . . She offers menus for gatherings casual and formal, small and large, with helpful tips and a welcome eye toward food costs. Whether the host is preparing wood-fired steaks with fava butter from the 'Supper Club Night' menu, spiced meatballs with creamed gravy and mascarpone whipped potatoes for Christmas Eve, a potato tortilla and sausages with mustard-miso sauce for family brunch, or spicy cinnamon flan for an Argentine-style barbecue, the event will be a good time. And that’s what matters most." -- Devra First - Boston Globe"[Company] has a no-nonsense-yet-kind voice that captures the joy one can get from cooking for friends and family, Thielen’s helpful hand ensuring that every dish sings." -- Jackie Varriano - Seattle Times"Your best dinner party menus of 2023 will come from this new cookbook. . . . Reading each of Thielen’s warm descriptions feels like opening the door of her cabin and going inside, finding the buffet table and piling your plate high." -- Maggie Hoffman - Epicurious"Amy Thielen’s relaxed, easy style makes you want to pick up the phone and invite a group of friends over this weekend. The menus are appealing: In the section 'Pent-Up Winter Grilling' you’ll find recipes for Deviled Egg Dip, Bundy Pan Chicken with Bagna-Cauda Butter, Fun-House Baked Potatoes, and more. There’s menus for Saturday night, Holidays, and casual buffets." -- Kathy Gunst - WBUR"Rethink the way you entertain with Amy’s clever recipe and menu ideas." -- Better Homes & Gardens"[Company] emphasizes recipes that are best suited to serving to a crowd, but are also easy to prep ahead of time. Additionally, Thielen makes cooking with fresh produce a large part of the book’s overall objective. What is most exciting about the book’s recipes, however, is that many are presented in the form of a menu to further emphasize the love for food and celebration." -- Cory Fernandez, Patty Catalano, and Kristina Razon - The Kitchn"[Company] is an ode to having people over, not entertaining (or the “E-word” as [Thielen] calls it), but project cooking and long visits, where people spill out into lawns and everyone hangs around fire pits or outdoor grills, even in the middle of winter. The book is organized by occasion (fish frys, holidays, family brunch around the fire pit) with a complete menu for each. Tbh, her lyrical headnotes and the photos of snowscapes, pine-framed lakefronts, and wool coats hung next to wood-burning stoves, are as much of a draw as the food." -- Jenny Rosenstrach - Cup of Jo"This book is written so beautifully. Thielen is equal parts cook and writer, the sort of person whose word choice in a recipe get me really revved up. . . . The book sings because of this recognition, that cooking is a practice unique to each person, and sometimes all a cookbook author can do is offer up some words and say here, maybe this? Or here is how I do it." -- Marian Bull"We’ve long been fans of Amy Thielen’s cooking. Her recipes bring styled-out flourishes to the kitchen repertoire. And then there’s her writing: with Thielen’s first cookbook, The New Midwestern Table, she became our generation’s Laurie Colwin, dramatizing the all-five-senses thrills of cooking with a nurturing voice that made readers feel: I got this. Company broadens the scope, torquing up the ambition to menu-based parties like a Friday-night Fish Fry for eight or an Argentinian-Style Asado for twenty or more. Packed with real-life tips, hacks, and kitchen inspiration, every sentence of this book will make you a better, happier cook!" -- Matt Lee and Ted Lee, authors of The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen"An exuberant, irreverent love letter to abundance in all its forms: friendship, care, pleasure, and beautiful food that brings them all together." -- Chelsey Johnson, author of Stray City"Amy Thielen’s recipes and writing capture the true rhythms of the kitchen, from the glamour and glee of an overloaded table to the welcome quiet of a dish-stacked sink. This book is a practical and economical guide to cooking for a crowd. It’s also fancy and funny and fun. Reading and cooking with Company feels like being invited to the sort of party I crave—and it makes me want to throw my own blowout feast as soon as humanly possible." -- Kate Lebo, author of The Book of Difficult Fruit"A treasure—after spending time with Amy Thielen’s intimate, spirited, and often funny writing in Company, you’ll want to have her at your party, too." -- Mayukh Sen, author of Taste Makers"The most gorgeous and useful cookbook I’ve seen in a long time. Amy Thielen’s recipes are always foolproof, and company-pleasers for sure. This book inspires what we need more than ever right now, community. I will be cooking from it for a long time." -- Jeni Britton-Bauer, entrepreneur and author of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Desserts"Amy has written a beautiful guide to ease our worries and provides us with 125 well-tested, no fail recipes – arranged in menu form. From small dinner parties to larger holiday feasts that serve up to twenty (and even a section on holiday baking!), everything is laid out for the cook whether said cook be a novice or experienced player in the kitchen. Packed with stunning photography, Company encourages us to return to the joy of cooking for family and friends without all the fuss and muss." -- Jenny Hartin - Eat Your Books"Thielen delivers again with warm, encouraging, and delicious menus that will have readers excited to plan their next crowd-pleasing event." -- Sarah Tansley - Library Journal"Double-dipped fried chicken and the single-origin chocolate cake don’t need to be saved for a big event. Those appreciative of hearty Midwest cooking and entertaining large crowds will find inspiration here." -- Jessica S. Levy - Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning New York Times food editor celebrates the art of Sunday suppers and the joys of gathering with friends and family, complementing simple, traditional recipes for small and larger groups with tips about rendering classics distinctive. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisLessons in gentility and etiquette from our first president. Written by a mother-daughter duo, this guide provides essential etiquette to live by in a hectic, twenty-first century society. The authors emphasize that George Washington, while subject to great stress, always maintained an air of comfortable ease. From everyday social interactions to table manners, this book explains how to present your best self, despite the pressures of modern day life.

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Book SynopsisThis helpful guide is for anyone who needs to figure out what to say and how to say it, in a hurry. Whatever the occasion or topic, you will prepare in record time and get invaluable tips on delivering your speech or toast flawlessly.

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Book SynopsisSeattle's favourite cupcake bakery, Trophy Cupcakes and Party, is adored for its mouthwatering cupcakes and charming party favours. The secrets to their magic are now yours in this essential guide to cupcakes and party planning for every occasion, from luxe soirees to crafty kids' parties. Inside you'll find 25 recipes for Trophy's most beloved and unique flavours, including red velvet, lemon meringue, triple chocolate and pina colada, as well as the basics on how to generate party themes, ingenious decorating and entertaining ideas and insider baking and frosting tips from Trophy founder Jennifer Shea.Trade Review"Trophy Cupcakes & Party founder Shea shares how she designs inspired theme parties for children and adults (hint: worksheets and helpers are involved). ... No detail is spared in this epic entertaining guide that can help readers learn to pipe perfect frosting ruffles and assemble a homemade piñata. Highly recommended."Library Journal"Cupcakes have always been one of our guilty pleasures, and stepping into Trophy Cupcakes is like entering a world of delicious temptation."Glitter Guide "Part cookbook, and part party planner, this book will show you how to add that spark to any shindig."Seattle Met"Trophy Cupcakes & Parties is the sort of sweet cheefrulness designed to combat post-holiday letdown."Edible Seattle"[Jennifer Shea's] book does include recipes for her shop’s cupcakes, from chocolate and vanilla to locally famous specialties like the S’mores version featured on the Martha Stewart show. But it’s also got really a party planning guide for both kid and adult celebrations, with guidelines and accompanying recipes for decorations like fairy wands for a Forest Fairy Tea Party or even painted wooden buoys for a nautically themed Life Aquatic party."The Seattle Times"...inspiration galore for throwing a fantastic fête... Part of Jennifer's philosophy is 'make every day a party' and putting her book to the test proved how easy it is to make that possible. Cheers to that!"The Bedlam of Beefy"I am blown away. I own my fair share of cookbooks, cupcake books, and party books, but this is my new go-to. ...the styling of the photos and the book as a whole makes you feel like you’re at a charming and whimsical party and leaves you inspired to create one yourself."Geeky Hostess"As mom to a 5-year-old and queen of Seattle confections empire Trophy Cupcakes and Party, Jennifer Shea knows a thing or two about kiddie celebrations. Like the fact that first birthdays are as much for parents as they are for the guests of honor. Which is why, in her new cookbook-slash-party guide, Trophy Cupcakes & Parties, Shea recommends throwing a witty, Wes Anderson-themed bash inspired by The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. (So great.)"DailyCandy Kids"In an era where food trends are quick to come and go, Trophy Cupcakes & Parties has proved its staying power with four busy locations across Seattle....Party on!"Luxe Interiors + Design "The assortment of cupcake recipes in Trophy Cupcakes and Parties is dazzling.... If you prefer to host birthday parties for the kids at home, Trophy Cupcakes and Parties is definitely worth a look for the decorations and party activities alone."Geek Mom"...owner/baker/party-planner Shea sets the collection apart by including themed celebration ideas for adults and kids. There’s also a smattering of DIY craft instructions and decorating tips."Seattle Weekly

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Book SynopsisWant your friends and family to gasp in awe when you bring dessert to the table? Here's a secret: You can make wow-worthy cakes, cookies, candies, and more, in your own kitchen, faster and more easily than you'd ever guess. (Certainly you don't need to tell your satisfied audience.) Seton Rossini provides step-by-step instructions and photographs to help you make 75 crowd-pleasing confections such as: Honeybee Cupcakes Pinata Cake Rothko Cookies Limoncello Tart Bailey's Marshmellows Rossini takes her cue from artists, vintage sweets, cocktails, and more, to create desserts that are crazy fun, breathtakingly beautiful, and, most importantly, surprisingly simple.

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Book SynopsisSlow cooker food conjures images of meat and potatoes—using a different sauce every day doesn’t hide the fact that it’s pot roast again. But who has time for incredibly complex recipes with dozens of ingredients? Home cooks can take back the slow cooker with these midcentury family favorites, updated for today’s tastes and adapted to make ahead of time and cook all day. With an eye toward entertaining, these recipes come together in a flash with zero time spent standing over the stove. Artichoke Red Pepper Dip Molasses Baked Beans Brown Sugar Cider Ham Banana Caramel Cake Spicy Hot Chocolate There’s a recipe for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to impromptu parties to festive holiday meals—and they will please even the pickiest eater.

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Book SynopsisMake your meal memorable with amazing appetizers, sensational side dishes, and delicious dips. These tasty supper supplements will steal the show, and with 60 creative recipes, there’s something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to prepare palates, pair the main course with a complementing side dish, and thrill at happy hour with creamy dips for chips or veggies. All of your favorites are here, with a few new twists that will leave you wanting more: Spinach & Bacon Dip Fiery Meatballs Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Cheesy Cauliflower Lime & Chicken Chili Kebabs Savory Pinwheels Main dishes are great, but they shouldn’t stand alone. Create a complete, delicious meal with the quick and easy recipes in Best Dips, Apps, & Sides.

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Book SynopsisThe holidays can be stressful, but baking a batch of cookies, fudge, or bars for your family doesn’t have to be. With classic ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, Best Holiday Sweets & Treats has something for even the busiest holiday baker. Entertain your guests or get cozy with family with amazingly simple and delicious recipes: Snickerdoodles for Santa Soft Glazed Gingerbread Rocky Road Christmas Crunch Bars Peppermint Chocolate Bark Whether it’s traditional holiday fare or something with a little more flare, nothing brings loved ones together faster than the smell of sugar cookies baking in the oven. You won’t just be making cookies—you’ll be making memories.

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Book Synopsis"Never make more free with your inferiors than you are willing they should make with you; it learns them to be saucy." Such sage words of advice come from Mother Ann Lee's Society of the Shakers, who in 1844 published A Juvenile Guide, or Manual of Good Manners, Consisting of Counsels, Instructions, & Rules of Deportment for the Young. Known for their piety, their economy, and (perhaps most famously) their celibacy, the Shakers knew a thing or two about etiquette and proper decorum. With this incredible artifact of a bygone era, you can experience what it was like to live in a rural 19th century religious community, where children were taught to "be careful not to talk too loud, nor too much" and to "always have a place for every thing, and keep every thing in its place."

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Book SynopsisMartha Giddens Nesbit provides a contemporary take on Savannah food and parties with a casual appeal. Photographed in and around beautiful historic and modern homes in the city and at Tybee Beach, these great party dishes enhance traditional and fun Savannah celebrations. Chapters include a birthday dinner, christening party, oyster roast, Christmas dinner, and more.

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Book Synopsis"[A] kind of communication chasm, the one between the ill and those who care about them, is addressed with sympathy and humour in Letty Cottin Pogrebin's How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick, a guide to what might be called'compassion etiquette.'" - Wall Street Journal

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Book Synopsis150 brand-new recipes, party ideas and menus, killer playlists, and inventive beauty projects from How Sweet Eats blogger Jessica Merchant. Jessica Merchant is like your most reliable girlfriend?that is, if your girlfriend was a passionate cook and serious beauty junkie. With her second book, she brings her signature playfulness to the page. It?s filled with 150 brand-new recipes, along with themed menus, party ideas, killer playlists, and inventive beauty projects. She?s the extra hand guiding you in the kitchen giving you the most inventive pizza toppings (crispy kale and summer corn), showing you how to make hibiscus blueberry mint juleps, and telling you the coolest way to make an avocado face mask while you plan your weekly menu on Saturday morning. All her recipes are deliciously indulgent (think: poke tacos, toasted quinoa chocolate bark, pistachio iced latte) and all take 60 minutes or less to make.

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