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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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Book SynopsisIt’s autumn in Eiteriach, and the season brings with it new ingredients and fresh encounters. Like an uptight priest who only loosens up after some eggplant agebitashi, or a mysterious, self-styled minstrel, who starts waxing poetic after a plate of tempura... Not to mention the ups and downs of Berthold and Hermina, who enjoy the blissful pairing of squid and pumpkin in a “couple’s boil”...!! Chief’s array of autumn flavors bring smiling faces together in this gourmet fantasy!

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Book SynopsisShun the ‘out out’ crowd and plan your very own Big Night In with this fun and flavourful collection of themed menus for dining at home. If you shudder at the thought of arriving home late with a greasy take-out in hand, turn the tables on the ‘awesome’ Big Night Out and celebrate the arrival of the Big Night In. No longer is staying in the boring, vanilla or lacking-in-fun choice but, with this creative collection of mouth-watering menus, you can turn your home into the perfect night-in venue for hosting family and friends. Fill your table with tasty Baba Ghanoush, Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes and Spinach & Feta Pastries for an evening of Moreish Mezze. Whatever the summer weather, host a bumper Family Cook In with Chorizo & Bean Burgers, springtime Apple Slaw and Homemade Root Beer. For the plant-based eaters in your life, create a Vegan Celebration with a Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpea Bowl, Creamy Chipotle Dip and a fruity Aquafaba Pavlova. Whoever your guest and whatever their taste, these are just some of the delicious menus you’re sure to delight and impress them with. Whether you’re having only a few people over, or are bringing together a larger group of friends, pick out your perfect menu and prepare your best night in yet!

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Book SynopsisYou can have a wedding that you'll remember for ever - without breaking the bank. In this short, easy-to-read guide a professional wedding planner gives you the benefit of all her experience and advice on organising a fabulous wedding. Follow the checklists to find out how to deal with the hen and stag parties; the venue; drink and catering; cars and drivers; photographs; flowers; DJs; invitations; and - if you're the bride - The Dress! Use this book to plan your wedding and you will keep the romance in your very special day, without the stress and the costs spiralling out of control. In fact, you are likely to save hundreds if not thousands of pounds.Contents: 1. The hen or stag party; 2. Venue; 3. Catering; 4. Wedding Cake; 5. Car and chauffeur; 6. Photographer; 7. Invitations; 8. Decorations; 9. Flowers; 10. DJ and disco/entertainment; 11. Wedding dress and other clothing; 12. Task list for planning the wedding day; 13. Budget planner; 14. Liz's final tips for planning your wedding reception.Trade Review'The book really does cover every aspect of planning a wedding and gives great money saving tips. It was incredibly helpful and took the stress out of planning the wedding. I found the check lists especially useful and the day went without a hitch! Thank you.' Reader review. 'Full of essential information, ideas and money-saving tips.' Wedding Cakes. 'The essential, handbag size, checklist that will keep your head together and save you hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds.' Highland Life.Table of Contents1. The hen or stag party; 2. Venue; 3. Catering; 4. Wedding Cake; 5. Car and chauffeur; 6. Photographer; 7. Invitations; 8. Decorations; 9. Flowers; 10. DJ and disco/entertainment; 11. Wedding dress and other clothing; 12. Task list for planning the wedding day; 13. Budget planner; 14. Liz's final tips for planning your wedding reception.

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Book SynopsisWherever you are, whatever the company, the ability to engage and entertain your companions will always stand you in good stead. For many though, summoning up the courage to be heard in a crowded room, or seated next to a stranger at a dinner party, can test one’s nerves to the limit. What to say, and how to put yourself and your interlocutor at ease requires a range of skills and Her Ladyship is on hand to help you through even the most difficult of situations. From a garden party amongst royals to a business reception, this book covers common mistakes of conversational etiquette and offers countless suggestions on how to keep the conversation flowing so that you become the most valued of guests. Her Ladyship considers the art of conversation in all sorts of contexts, from a chance encounter on a long railway journey to making new friends, and also takes account of the fact that more and more of our ‘conversations’ take place via text and email rather than talking. She covers: first impressions (from greetings, handshakes, body language and eye contact), introducing yourself (even if you've met them before!), making yourself sound interesting, suiting your conversation to the occasion, dealing with age differences, the art of listening, dealing with bores, and dating conversations. Advice and case studies will help make you the essential guest at any get together.

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Book SynopsisChoosing how to behave in unfamiliar situations is one of the many minefields with which modern life abounds. In this amusing yet practical guide to modern manners, Her Ladyship offers invaluable advice on every aspect of etiquette, both royal and everyday. With guidance on basic good manners in a range of situations, whether at home, at work or abroad, as well as advice on what to wear when, eating out and dating, you will never again worry about awkward or embarrassing encounters. If you’ve ever wondered how to meet and greet the Queen and other royals, how to correctly address party invitations or about elegant ways of sitting down, standing up and getting in and out of cars, this guide is for you.

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Book SynopsisNearly 60 years ago, the WI handbook for country women teaches, through the seasons, the delights of cider-making, indoor bulb-planting, smocking, butter-making, cooking with home-grown herbs, public speaking, wall-papering, Durham quilting and more. How much times have changed for women, but how much we have forgotten!

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Book Synopsis“We’re all mad here!” Want to throw your own Wonderland-themed garden party? This beautiful deck is packed full of cocktails, and sweet and savoury finger-food, as well as guides to invitations, venue ideas, what to wear, decorations, conversation starters, party games and riddles to know and tell. Whether you’re going full Mad Hatter or just want to enjoy a quirky cocktail in a china teapot with friends, you’ll find everything you need down this rabbit hole.

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Book SynopsisArditi's study offers a history of mores from the High Middle Ages to the Enlightenment. Drawing on the ideas of Elias, Foucault and Bourdieu, as well as through analysing courtesy manuals and etiquette books of the times, he examines the relationship between power and social practices and traces how power changes over the centuries.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book provides many examples, stories and cultural comparisons that are fascinating and thought-provoking in the exploration of the potential for democracy and community-building over the dinner table. It is a highly readable addition to the literature."--Social Anthropology "This is a great book--comprehensive, full of sharp observations, and provocative. Flammang shows convincingly how politics infuses and constitutes civil society through the domestic and how far the quotidian features of domestic life present opportunities for the cultivation of specific virtues essential to a healthy civic community."--John Finn, author of Peopling the Constitution"A keenly intelligent, deeply resonant, and well-researched book that demonstrates the foundational role played by the domestic sphere in the formation of a democratic civic life. Every citizen and politician should read this book, a commanding sequel to the author's stunning The Taste for Civilization ."--Judith Newton, author of Tasting Home: Coming of Age in the Kitchen"Flammang's works have been breakthrough in the field in that she examines food at the micro level: the dinner table where not only do children learn manners, but we learn the skills of political engagement in a civil democratic society. A powerful and important statement that must be heeded."--Ken Albala, Director of Food Studies, University of the Pacific

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book provides many examples, stories and cultural comparisons that are fascinating and thought-provoking in the exploration of the potential for democracy and community-building over the dinner table. It is a highly readable addition to the literature."--Social Anthropology "This is a great book--comprehensive, full of sharp observations, and provocative. Flammang shows convincingly how politics infuses and constitutes civil society through the domestic and how far the quotidian features of domestic life present opportunities for the cultivation of specific virtues essential to a healthy civic community."--John Finn, author of Peopling the Constitution"A keenly intelligent, deeply resonant, and well-researched book that demonstrates the foundational role played by the domestic sphere in the formation of a democratic civic life. Every citizen and politician should read this book, a commanding sequel to the author's stunning The Taste for Civilization ."--Judith Newton, author of Tasting Home: Coming of Age in the Kitchen"Flammang's works have been breakthrough in the field in that she examines food at the micro level: the dinner table where not only do children learn manners, but we learn the skills of political engagement in a civil democratic society. A powerful and important statement that must be heeded."--Ken Albala, Director of Food Studies, University of the Pacific

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Book SynopsisMake no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life it's also a lot more complicated. From email and phone communications to personal interviews to adapting to corporate and international cultural differences, Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, keeps you on your best behavior in any business situation. This friendly, authoritative guide shows you how to develop good etiquette on the job and navigate today's diverse and complex business environment with great success. You'll get savvy tips for dressing the part, making polite conversation, minding your manners at meetings and meals, behaving at off-site events, handling ethical dilemmas, and conducting international business. You'll find out how to behave gracefully during tense negotiations, improve your communication skills, and overcome all sorts of work-related challenges. Discover how to: Make a great first impression Meet and greet with ease <Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Conducting Yourself Gracefully in the Business World. Chapter 1: Displaying Good Manners at Work. Chapter 2: Making a Positive Impression on the Job. Chapter 3: Working in a Diverse Environment. Chapter 4: Look Sharp! Creating Professional Style and Presence. Part II: Building Better Communication Skills. Chapter 5: The Art of Meeting and Greeting. Chapter 6: Making Polite Conversation. Chapter 7: Improving Your Telephone Manners. Chapter 8: Sharpening Your Written Communication Skills. Chapter 9: Keeping Up with Electronic Etiquette. Part III: Behaving in the Boardroom and Beyond. Chapter 10: Minding Your Meeting Manners. Chapter 11: Engaging in Business Meals and Parties. Chapter 12: Mastering Dining Etiquette. Chapter 13: Attending Conferences, Trade Shows, and Special Events. Chapter 14: Taking Part in a Variety of Social Off-Site Activities. Chapter 15: Marking Life’s Major Events and Passages. Part IV: Overcoming Work-Related Challenges. Chapter 16: Coming to Terms with Difficult People. Chapter 17: Managing Office Conflict. Chapter 18: Managing Ethical Dilemmas at Work. Chapter 19: Handling Sexuality in the Workplace. Part V: Doing Business on a Global Scale. Chapter 20: Pack Your Manners! Traveling for Business. Chapter 21: Now You’ve Arrived: Adapting to a New World. Chapter 22: Crossing Cultural Lines: Your Passport for Success. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Nearly Ten College-to-Career Etiquette Tips. Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Impressive Job Interviews. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing an exciting new series for business and leisure travelers! Traveling in a foreign country is always much more rewarding when you have a working familiarity with its customs, habits, tastes, and mores. This is especially true for business travelers for whom a simple point of etiquette can make or break a deal.Table of ContentsTHE PACIFIC RIM: IT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAY, BUT HOW YOU SAY IT. The East Asian Cultures: Japan. The East Asian Cultures: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The East Asian Cultures: South Korea. The Southeast Asian Cultures: Thailand. The Southeast Asian Cultures: Indonesia. The Southeast Asian Cultures: The Philippines. The Southeast Asian Cultures: Malaysia and Singapore. The Southeast Asian Cultures of Indochina: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar (Burma). The Australasian Cultures: Australia and New Zealand. SOUTH ASIA, CENTRAL ASIA, AND EURASIA INTENSE INCENSE. The South Asian Cultures: India. The South Asian Cultures: Pakistan and Bangladesh. The South Asian Cultures: Sri Lanka and the Himalayan Kingdoms. The Central Asian Cultures: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajilistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. The Eurasian Cultures: Turkey and the Caucasus. SOUTHWEST ASIA AND THE ASIAN ARAB WORLD HOLINESS AND HUMILITY. The Gulf Arab Cultures: Saudi Arabia. The Gulf Arab Cultures: The Gulf Coastal State of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The Arab Levantine Cultures: Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. The Judaic Levantine Cultures: Israel. Index.

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Book SynopsisApplies generally accepted project management tools to corporate event planning. * Offers unique, focused coverage dedicated completely to corporate events. * Includes case studies from North and South America, Europe, and the Asian-Pacific area. * Features an accompanying Web site with value-added tools, forms, and checklists. .Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Managing Events in the Corporate World. The Corporate Event Project Management Process. The Corporate Event Office and Documentation. Venue: The Event Site. Feasibility, Bidding, and Proposals. Systems and Decisions. Event Risk Management. Contract Management. Web-Enabled Corporate Event. The Corporate Event Manual. Costing, Procurement, and Cash Flow. Demonstrating Value Through Measurement and Analysis. Appendix 1: Sample Corporate Event Run Sheet and Forms. Appendix 2: Risk Analysis Sheet. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to international behavior.now completely updated and expanded! Do''s and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post. --The New Yorker Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble. --BusinessWeek Helpful.fun to read. --Steve Birnbaum The first two editions of Do''s and Taboos Around the World helped thousands of high-powered executives and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings that plague the world traveler. This updated and expanded Third Edition provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales--gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers--as well as: * Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisis * Up-to-date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People''s Republic of China, and other locales * A neTable of ContentsProtocol, Customs, and Etiquette. Hand Gestures and Body Language. A Quick Guide to the Ways of the World. Gift Giving and Receiving. American Jargon and Baffling Idioms. Tips for Incoming Visitors to the U.S. Postscript. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisShares all the ingenious tricks that the author learned as a young Harvard graduate student earning her way through school as a caterer to European scholars, heads of state, and cosmopolitans like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Trade Review"[Merry White's] book, made up of recipes she collected as the caterer for the Harvard Center for European Studies, suggested a new way of entertaining, with self-serve spanakopita, petite shrimp quiche and that savior of the anxious cook, the casserole that can be made a day ahead. Edward Koren's woolly illustrations set the tone: vegetables are our friends, and food tastes best in groups. Even though pesto and vindaloo are no longer exotic, during the holidays her attitude (and her meatballs) may be what every stressed-out host needs."--Alexandra Lange, New York Times "Not just enormously charming but useful, full of sturdy recipes that can still seem mildly exotic no matter how much we flatter ourselves at the sophistication of our palates... This is more, that is, than an artifact of Brooklyn avant la lettre. It's full of practical dishes and tricks you'll call your own, like tossing fresh-roasted almonds in maple syrup to serve on ice cream."--Corby Kummer, The Atlantic "Recipes ahead of the curve 40 years ago--dirty rice, pork vindaloo--remain au courant; others--Swedish meatballs, Charlotte Malakoff au chocolat--exude a retro '70s vibe that's also au courant. Prep details for six, 12, 20 and 50 servings of each recipe are provided. Practical advice abounds, including not to multiply powerful spices like other ingredients... [Cooking for Crowds] remains a boffo resource for those hankering to make chicken Bengal for 12 or baklava for 50."--Anne Kingston, Maclean's "If you're looking for a cookbook that will help you serve a crowd this holiday season, this is a great book for you with plenty of variety. If you're wanting an interesting read about food culture changes, this is also interesting, seeing how commonplace some 'exotic' ingredients from the 70s are now."--Amy Phelps, News and Sentinel "Charmingly illustrated with impish anthropomorphized vegetables and critters by cartoonist Edward Koren. No-nonsense, unusually useful recipes with amounts for 6, 12, 20, or--unlucky you--50 portions."--Heller McAlpin, Barnes and Noble Review "Cooking for Crowds by Merry White ... brings friendly exuberance to the subject of cooking for large numbers that has made me think that, actually, it might be kind of cool to feed a crowd-pleasing lasagne to 50."--Bee Wilson, Telegraph "The reasons to re-issue the book are tied not only to burgeoning popularity of thematic cook books and culinary memoirs, but also the current healthy eating and nutritional guidelines, which favor hearty vegetables and whole grains (although not butterfat), included in these soups, stews, and salads. Each recipe is a satisfying construction on its own, with suggestions for variations or substitutions in ingredients; with a brief account of its role(s) in a fully satisfying meal."--Ellen Messer, FoodAnthropology "[T]his is a beautifully presented book with an oversized format and fab illustrations by Edward Koren."--Esther N McCarthy "[T]his is a thoroughly delightful and accessible source of food inspiration for catering creatively for large groups. Cookery clubs and caterers, no matter the size, should definitely bear this one in mind."--Lois Henderson, Bookpleasures.com "Simply stated, no community library cookbook collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of a copy of Merry White's Cooking For Crowds."--James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review "A genius book that makes cooking for large numbers easy."--Choice Magazine "[I]t ticks all the boxes. The recipes look great, but mostly the author sounds like somebody I'd love to have dinner with. There are no photos, which is more than fine, as it has lots of sweet black and white drawings by Edward Koren."--Lobster SquadTable of ContentsForeword by Darra Goldstein ix Introduction to the New Edition xvi Introduction to the First Edition xxiii Pots, Pans, and Utensils xxvii Herbs and Spices xxxi Conversion xxxiv Acknowledgments xxxv Soups and Starters 1 Main Dishes 43 Vegetables and Side Dishes 117 Desserts 141 List of Illustrations 171 Index 173

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Book SynopsisBy starting with cake or brownie mixes, ready-made dough and crusts, and other make-it-simple head starts, Hayley Parker makes holiday baking a breeze. She transforms everyday ingredients into one-of-a-kind desserts and puts new twists on flavors like spicy gingerbread, cool peppermint, and comforting hot cocoa. Here are candies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, bars, and more, including: White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Eggnog Pie Red Velvet Whoopie Pies From the blogger who makes “even novice bakers feel like pros” (POPSUGAR), these sweet treats are perfect for holiday gift-giving, parties, and unexpected guests—even Santa will be impressed!

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Book SynopsisFood, Drink, and Behind–the-Scenes stories from everyone's favorite a cappella group, Straight No Chaser. With 15 years in the music business, eight albums, and more than 1.5 million concerts tickets sold, Straight No Chaser treasures two things: family and food. Straight No Chaser Sound Bites features a collection of their favorite food and drink recipes combined with behind-the-scenes stories as they welcome their fans into the family.Formed in 1996 at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser's story has been replete with twists and turns. Sound Bites deliciously recounts members' memories of moments from an unlikely yet wonderful cascade of events that propelled forward their career of creating music, touring, and becoming part of countless family traditions.Steve, Jerome, Charlie, Randy, Walt, Mike, Jasper, Seggie, and Tyler each offer their own (sometimes contradicting) stories of their adventures, as well as sensational recipes for cocktails, such as the Honey Lavender Greyhound, Grapefruit Jalapeño Cilantro Shrub, and SN-Tini, and foods, including "Choose Your Own Adventure" risotto, Great Grandma Erma's Apple Crisp, SNC M&C, Momma C's Fried Chicken—and many more.Straight No Chaser Sound Bites invites the group's many fans, old and new, to celebrate the harmony of music, food, and drink in their own homes. So settle in and enjoy.Trade ReviewFun, informative, and an absolute 'must' for the legions of Straight No Chaser fans, and an inherently fascinating browse for menu planners, Straight No Chaser Sound Bites is a unique combination of cookbook and band history that will be an enduringly popular. * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsSound Bites: An Introduction1. Jerome Collins2. Jasper Smith3. Tyler Trepp4. Charlie Mechling5. Randy Stine6. Walter Chase7. Steve Morgan8. Seggie Isho9. Mike LuginbillSounding Off

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Book SynopsisLearn the rules, traditions and customs of table setting and entertaining and how to incorporate principles of bohemian design. The Modern Bohemian Table teaches you how to: Build an heirloom tabletop collection; Design a welcoming and beautiful table; Calculate how much food you need you for each gathering; Select wine or other drinks to complement the meal. And inspires you with over 20 fresh and fun party ideas, broken up into seasons, including: Morrocan Rooftop Soiree; Wine Night; Medieval-Inspired Feast; Garden Gathering; Apres-Ski Get-Together. From tablescapes to menu planning, napkin folding to cocktail mixing, learn to gather your favorite people and fill their bellies with delicious food and laughter.Trade Review"Thrifted vintage plates with the perfect patina. Handmade clay bowls collected in Morocco. A dazzling champagne cocktail recipe discovered in Paris. To me, these are the eclectic ingredients that collectively craft meaningful, memorable entertaining. This book beautifully shows how to weave curated decorative and dining elements inside attainable boho-chic settings to create magical experiences your guests will remember forever." -- Brittany Cobb, Flea Style founder

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