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  • Blume Pasta

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.44

  • Cooking for Friends

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cooking for Friends

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn Cooking for Friends, award-winning chef, world-renowned restaurateur, bestselling author, and Hell’s Kitchen star Gordon Ramsey offers us more than 100 exceptional recipes from his own family table. The holder of ten Michelin stars and ranked as one of the world’s most powerful celebrities by Forbes magazine in 2008, the sometimes intimidating Ramsey displays his softer side, sharing the scrumptious dishes he serves to his own family and loved ones. This intimate, full-color cookbook is not a collection of royal feasts for the lofty and privileged. Gordon Ramsey is Cooking for Friends—with all the warmth, care, and love that entails.

    10 in stock

    £29.75

  • Savory Sweet Life

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Savory Sweet Life

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    Book SynopsisA one-of-a-kind cookbook, Savory Sweet Life is a wonderful collection of inventive and playful family recipes that celebrate the everyday moments in life—from birthday parties and family game nights to potlucks and summer backyard barbecues. Alice Currah, whose popular food blog, SavorySweetLife.com, attracts half a million page views every month, now combines warm, personal stories, helpful advice and time-saving tips, and real-life food for those together times that the whole family will love— whether it’s Pulled Pork Tacos and Chocolate Chip Cookies on family game night or Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Garlic Cheese Sandwiches and Spiced Gingersnap Cookies on an unexpected snow day.

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    £999.99

  • The Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Yummy Mummy Kitchen

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    Book SynopsisWith The Yummy Mummy Kitchen: 100 Effortless and Irresistible Recipes to Nourish Your Family with Style and Grace, Marina Delio provides a collection of easy-to-make, wholesome, and mostly meatless recipes, as well as inspirational advice from her grandmother, the original “Yummy Mummy.”Delio, founder of the popular blog Yummy Mummy Kitchen, demonstrates that it is possible for women to put deceptively simple and delicious dishes on the table for their families, while holding on to their own style and grace, even in the most unglamorous of times.This gorgeous cookbook, with gorgeous color photographs, recipes for every meal of the day, and lifestyle tips, proves that meal preparation can be easy and stress-free.

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    £999.99

  • Celebrate Everything

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Celebrate Everything

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisMAKE YOUR CELEBRATIONS MEMORABLE!Packed with planning strategy and original ideas, Celebrate Everything!, from recognized celebrations expert Darcy Miller, is the ultimate guide to making special occasions unforgettable.Trade Review"The holy grail of entertaining tips." -- Coveteur.com "Insanely gorgeous...Celebrate Everything is our new favorite guide to making any occasion unforgettable" -- CamilleStyles.com "You'll find inspiration from Darcy in abundance and plenty of how-to's to bring it all to life... the book is absolutely bursting with color, fabulous photography, and my favorite part, images of her own kids... this is definitely a book you'll never want to remove from your coffee table." -- Coolmompicks.com "Ridiculously amazing... It belongs up on the bible-of-entertaining shelf." -- OhHappyDay.com "It's this mix of practical magic, inspired details, and cheatsheets for figuring out what matters most to the guest of honor or the occasion at hand that make Celebrate Everything a great family resource." -- NewYorkFamily.com "As fun to read as it is inspiring." -- TheSalonniere.com "Celebrate Everything is a party-planning bible full of resources, tips, and DIY ideas to throwing beautifully curated get-togethers." -- Mom.me "When Martha Stewart gives a book her stamp of approval, you know it's going to be good... Celebrate Everything is packed with tips, tricks, and inspiration for every kind of gathering you could imagine...down to the last detail." -- Architectural Digest "A must-have for throwing your next party...Celebrate Everything can make any birthday party, shower, or celebration feel custom and special." -- Oh Joy "Get any party started with chic and cheerful inspiration from Darcy Miller's Celebrate Everything!" -- Family Circle

    7 in stock

    £30.21

  • Patricia Heatons Food for Family and Friends 100

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Patricia Heatons Food for Family and Friends 100

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    Book SynopsisTrade Review“It’s not every day that well-loved celebrities and well-loved foodstuffs go together. Yet that’s exactly what Heaton, of Everyone Loves Raymond and The Middle, has accomplished... Heaton provides a chatty, down-to-earth compendium that will inspire almost anyone to brave the kitchen.” — Booklist Online “Accessible and comforting... Heaton’s uncomplicated fare is an homage to her childhood memories.” — Publisher’s Weekly

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    £999.99

  • Pretty Fun Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pretty Fun Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of

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    £999.99

  • Sasha in Good Taste

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sasha in Good Taste

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    £999.99

  • Come on Over

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Come on Over

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £28.49

  • Vegetable Revelations

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Vegetable Revelations

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    Book SynopsisDiscover innovative, adaptable, and delicious ways to serve a wide range of vegetables with this inspired cookbook featuring over 150 recipes from Steven Satterfield, the James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef and author of Root to Leaf.In the last decade, vegetables have taken a prominent place on the plate. At his hugely successful Atlanta restaurant, Miller Union, Steven Satterfield is constantly searching for new ways to serve the vast variety offered each season. When it comes to cooking meats and seafood, there are specific guidelines for texture and doneness. But each vegetable has inherent properties that can be enhanced or manipulated in infinite ways, offering numerous opportunities to innovate. In Vegetable Revelations, Satterfield explores how texture affects the eating experience, how globally inspired ingredients can make vegetables more compelling, and how valuing every part of a plant is the key to creative cooking. Best of all, he provides flavor-packed recipes that celebrate the delicious diversity available to us, arranged by botanical families and culinary categories, including Roots, Leaves, Stalks, Brassicas (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower), Legumes, Cucurbits (cucumbers, zucchini, watermelon, squash), Nightshades (eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes), and Mushrooms. Experience vegetables in a whole new way in bold dishes such as Grilled Hakurei Turnips with Miso Vinaigrette, Luck and Money Dolmas, Asparagus Bottom Soup, Romanesco Campanelle with White Bolognese, Warm Field Peas with Tangy Pepper Sauce, Yukon Gold Tartiflette, Honeydew Aquavit Slushies, Miso-Pickled ShiitakesBut veggies aren’t just for lunch and dinner—here are recipes for breakfast, desserts, beverages, and snacks. Satterfield even includes a section on textural toppings and flavor-forward sauces, spice blends, and condiments that can be mixed and matched to enhance any simply prepared vegetable. While vegetarians and vegans will love these recipes, there are some fabulous dishes that include meat, poultry, and seafood as well.Illustrated with sumptuous photos throughout, Vegetable Revelations will broaden your kitchen know-how, open new doors for exploration and adventure, and give you fresh and flavorful ideas for great meals that omnivores, vegetarians and vegans will love.

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    £999.99

  • Just Eat

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Just Eat

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom country music sensation and New York Times bestselling author, Jessie James Decker, comes her highly-anticipated second cookbook—a delicious new array of over 100 recipes, inspired by Jessie’s family, her travels, and her home garden.Comfort means everything to Jessie James Decker. It’s in the music she makes, the time she spends with her family, and most of all, the food she cooks. In her bestselling cookbook, Just Feed Me, Jessie James Decker brought readers into her kitchen for an exclusive taste of her homey, family-friendly recipes. Now, in Just Eat, Jessie brings comfort food to the table, inviting everyone back over for dinner at the Decker’s with her most personal and mouthwatering dishes yet.  With over 100 new recipes from Jessie’s comfort food staples, Just Eat is a delicious selection of the classic food that always leaves her family calling for seconds. As a home cook, Jessie knows that cooking yummy food is often easier said than done—especially when the kids are hungry. That’s why Just Eat offers easy-to-follow recipes for delicious, family-friendly appetizers, meals, and desserts— from Louisiana beignets to Eric’s Chicken Chili to Fried Chicken Sandwiches. Taking inspiration from her garden and her travels to the Mediterranean coast, Jessie incorporates the cuisine of Italy and Greece into her repertoire, bringing fresh, homegrown ingredients center stage in her take on classic recipes. Throughout the cookbook are gorgeous, four-color photos of Jessie and her family—at home, on vacation, and in the garden—as well as tips from Jessie herself about healthy recipes, food prep, and time savers. Perfect for entertaining or just hanging out with family, Jessie’s newest cookbook is sure to delight, inspire, and bring everyone into the kitchen to just eat.

    2 in stock

    £30.88

  • F You Very Much

    Penguin Putnam Inc F You Very Much

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDeliciously hilarious. If you care about people and enjoy a good laugh, I politely encourage you to read this book. Immediately.--Adam Grant, bestselling author of OriginalsFrom the brilliant comedic mind behind the hit movie Yes Man, a hilarious and pitch-perfect look at the rudeness that's all around us -- where it comes from, how it affects us, and what we can do about itYou're not just imagining it: People are getting more and more rude - from cutting in line, gabbing on their phones and clipping their nails on public transportation, to hurling epithets on Twitter and in real life (including a certain President who does both). And the worst part is that it's contagious, leading reasonably courteous people to stoop to new lows in order to respond to the ever-coarsening encounters we face every day.In this engaging and illuminating new book, bestselling author and all-around curious guy Danny Wallace look

    10 in stock

    £14.40

  • The Inviting Life An Inspirational Guide to

    Appetite by Random House The Inviting Life An Inspirational Guide to

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFar more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host—although it is definitely all that too—The Inviting Life is about how to live each day with a desire and determination to turn the ordinary into something lovely. It’s also a book about why we should bother. Whether the subject is décor, ambience, shopping, feeding weary travellers, mixing cocktails, planning dinner parties, or getting yourself motivated for spring cleaning, Laura Calder affirms the value of our everyday activities and shows how beauty, creativity, and delight have the power to change the world. This one-of-a-kind book is both a page-turning narrative about Laura’s own hosting and home-making adventures and an invaluable work of reference. It’s a spur to ideas for everything from creating a welcoming living space and making a respectable salad, to putting guests at their ease and writing a thank-you note worth receiving. Written with candour and humour in Laura’s

    10 in stock

    £20.40

  • University of Chicago Press A Genealogy of Manners Transformations of Social

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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.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1: Manners, Social Relations, and Power 2: Centeredness, Social Coalescence, and the Hegemony of Ecclesias 3: Courtesy, Detachment, and the Transformations of the Relational Order 4: Civility and the Politics of Grace 5: Honnetete and the Consolidation of Royal Centrality 6: Paradoxes of the English Gentleman 7: Etiquette and the Constitution of Multicenteredness 8: Foundational Metamorphoses Notes Bibliography Index

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    £999.99

  • Feed These People

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Feed These People

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book had me at homemade corn dogs. Give me a nostalgic and bready comfort food that serves a crowd, and I'm yours forever. I love this cookbook—it's both refreshing and real life. Through the stories and recipes that fill its pages, Jen reminds us that feeding the people we love shouldn't be one more thing to perfect or overdo. It's the food itself and the connection it creates that far outlasts what's on the menu. This book is just another extension of all the beautiful ways Jen shares her heart through her story, laughter, and now—luck for us—delicious recipes. — Joanna Gaines, co-founder, Magnolia Jen's a real-life mom, a fantastic home cook, and a delightfully hilarious writer, so I already knew I was going to love her cookbook. But let me tell you... I didn't expect to fall in love with it the way I did! In a word: WOW. Every page is so bright and fun, so original and fresh, and the way she categorizes her delicious recipes is both clever and approachable. This cookbook is a serious treasure—a gift to anyone who has people to feed! — Ree Drummond, New York Times bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks Feed These People reads like an invitation to Jen Hatmaker's front porch—cozy, dishy, and full of spice. Just when I think we're settling into truck stop grub (Fried mozzarella sticks! Avocado tacos!) she flips to vacation Bible school (Mushroom and Gruyère tartine! Honey mustard pecan-crusted salmon)—either way I'm singing hymns of praise and tying on my apron. — Jennifer Garner, actor, food lover, home cook First of all, I love a home cook! I am one and I learned from the best, my mom, Gwen. Second, the food looks amazing, and I can't wait to dive in! Last and most important, I love the whole vibe of this family: the love, the laughter, the lessons, the honesty. It's a beautiful, real, snapshot into my friend Jen Hatmaker's life. Like the perfect dinner, you'll show up for the food, and you'll stay for the stories. Thanks for inviting me. Love, Trisha. — Trisha Yearwood, country music legend, host of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, and five-time cookbook author Feed These People puts people first, and then gives them a fantastic meal—and I'm 100% here for it! Jen celebrates the people around our tables. Trust me, you want Jen's cookbook! — Melissa d'Arabian, author of Tasting Grace I'm in love with Jen's no-fuss, stress-free, and big-flavor approach to feeding her loved ones. With comforting recipes seasoned with Jen's trademark wit and humor, this book opens up like a warm hug and invitation to her home kitchen! — Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo Feed These People is absolutely stunning and makes me crave every recipe on every page. But more important, I echo Jen's heart and how it is filled by feeding the people she loves around her table. — Danielle Walker, bestselling cookbook author and wellness expert Feed These People is for all of us scattered, hungry home cooks doing our best to trick the ones we love into thinking we're wizards in the kitchen. Jen makes us believe we really can do this and gives us the plan. Cackling and connecting and leaving the dishes until morning—this cookbook is a national treasure. I can't wait to make a mess of my copy. — Shannan Martin, author of Starts with Hello and The Ministry of Ordinary Places Finally, a cookbook for normals! The recipes are for people craving repeat-worthy, flavor-packed, very extra (without being fussy) meals. So basically, this is a book of magic. Cooking magic! Jen Hatmaker's approach to feeding the people we love is a whole masterclass in everyday cooking and making your kitchen your own. Feed These People has a permanent spot in my kitchen, it is my new go-to book of foods and flavors. And magic. — Bri McKoy, author of Come & Eat: A Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table

    7 in stock

    £27.98

  • Table Manners

    Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Table Manners

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTable Manners is an entertaining and practical guide to manners for everyone and every occasion. Whether you are a guest at a potluck or the host of a dinner party, a patron of your local bar or an invitee at a state dinner, this book tells you exactly how to behave: what to talk about, what to wear, how to eat.

    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Cooking for Good Times Super Delicious Super

    Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Cooking for Good Times Super Delicious Super

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrated chef Paul Kahan's game plan and recipe repertoire of rustic, super-delicious, low-stress food to cook for gatherings.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWChicago chef Paul Kahan is legendary for cooking up amazing food at home while everyone--including him--is hanging out in the kitchen, talking, and having a great time. Cooking for Good Times shares Kahan's best secrets for low-stress cooking for friends and family, using his program of twelve basic actions to mix and match (such as Roast Some Roots, Make Some Grains, Braise a Pork Shoulder, and Make a Simple Dessert). In every chapter, Kahan gives six to eight customizations for each core recipe for ways to make dishes seem new. Simple recommendations for wine and beer styles to pour remove the fuss over beverage options. With recipes ranging from Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Green Sauce to Farro with Roasted Cauliflower and Or

    10 in stock

    £29.75

  • Higher Etiquette A Guide to the World of Cannabis

    Ten Speed Press Higher Etiquette A Guide to the World of Cannabis

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Would It Kill You To Stop Doing That A Modern

    Grand Central Publishing Would It Kill You To Stop Doing That A Modern

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • I Like You Hospitality Under the Influence

    Time Warner Trade Publishing I Like You Hospitality Under the Influence

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    £20.00

  • What Katie Ate on the Weekend

    Penguin Putnam Inc What Katie Ate on the Weekend

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe James Beard Award winner returns with a dazzlingly photographed collection of her favorite recipes for relaxed entertaining (American edition). Every month, Katie Quinn Davies’s award-winning blog, What Katie Ate, receives hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe, and her world-class photographs are adored by many of the most prominent names in food. Davies’s acclaimed debut cookbook, What Katie Ate, won the 2013 James Beard Award for photography. In this superb follow-up, What Katie Ate on the Weekend, Davies focuses on her favorite simple dishes for weekend entertaining. More than a hundred delicious new recipes for flavor-packed pizzas and pastas, tapas, cocktails, and decadent desserts are included here, along with stories from Davies’s own dinner parties and Sunday brunches. Readers will learn how to minimize their time spent in the kitchen and maximize the enjoyment of delicious meals shared wi

    10 in stock

    £34.00

  • Just Cook It

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Just Cook It

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    Book SynopsisDelicious, fun, and easy recipes and tips for everyday cooking from Justin Chapple, Food & Wine’s test kitchen whiz and TODAY show regular.

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    £999.99

  • Kill Reply All

    Penguin Putnam Inc Kill Reply All

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.60

  • That Cheese Plate Wants to Party

    Penguin Putnam Inc That Cheese Plate Wants to Party

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt’s time to party! This how-to guide will turn any gathering into a cheese-filled opportunity for connection and self-care—from the bestselling author of That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life, “the grande dame of cheese boards” (USA Today).“The ultimate party planning guide . . . You’re going to love this cookbook I am obsessed with.”—Gina Homolka, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Skinnytaste CookbookIf you’re in the mood to celebrate life, anything can be a party. There’s nothing like the positive energy of being together, a festive atmosphere, and the spark of laughter and conversation—around the cheese plate, of course. But a party doesn’t have to be a big event; it can just be a mindset. The very act of making a cheese plate builds space for creativity and settles you into a self-care mood, and now, Marissa Mullen takes the a

    10 in stock

    £24.00

  • Best Of Martha Stewart Living Weddings Best of

    Random House USA Inc Best Of Martha Stewart Living Weddings Best of

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis'Will you marry me?'If you or someone you love said yes, let America's wedding experts help you create a day as romantic as the day he asked. For more than a decade, Martha Stewart and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings have guided brides down the aisle, onto the dance floor, and over the threshold with thousands of ideas for making their wedding day unforgettable. In this breathtakingly beautiful volume, brides-to-be -- or anyone participating in planning this joyous event -- will find ideas and inspiration for every element of a wedding, including decoration, flowers, cakes, food, favors, and photography.The very best ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings have been organized here in four sections--For the Ceremony, For the Reception, Forever, and For Reference. For the Ceremony is filled with bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, and bridesmaids flowers. There are decorating ideas for every kind of ceremony imaginable -- a classic clapboard church, a grassy meadow, or the f

    10 in stock

    £42.50

  • So Much to Celebrate

    Thomas Nelson Publishers So Much to Celebrate

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCreate meaningful, extraordinary celebrations and events that foster lifelong memories with the ones you love with inspiration from Katie Jacobs through her essential guide to entertaining.Create beautiful memories for your family and friends with help from Katie Jacobs, a stylist for Reese Witherspoon''s lifestyle brand Draper James. She reveals her secrets for throwing fantastic parties for any occasion, from a casual backyard movie night to a lavish holiday party.The ultimate party hostess and styling pro, Katie shares her magical gift of making entertaining look effortless, and possible at the same time.Using Katie’s inspiring ideas and make-ahead tips, you will be so organized that you can minimize the fuss, enjoy the time, and celebrate too!In So Much To Celebrate, readers will:Become inspired to make the most out of every season through entertaining loved ones 

    10 in stock

    £25.10

  • The Great British Baking Show

    Mobius The Great British Baking Show

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £31.50

  • Composing the Cheese Plate Recipes Pairings and

    Running Press Composing the Cheese Plate Recipes Pairings and

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £19.70

  • MORE TERRIFIC TABLECLOTHS Schiffer Book for

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd MORE TERRIFIC TABLECLOTHS Schiffer Book for

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    £23.79

  • The Victorian Dining Room Schiffer Book for

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Victorian Dining Room Schiffer Book for

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    £43.99

  • Terrific Tablecloths from the 40s  50s

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Terrific Tablecloths from the 40s 50s

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    £25.19

  • Edible Art Tricks  Tools for Master Centerpieces

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Edible Art Tricks Tools for Master Centerpieces

    Book SynopsisSculpture created from fruits and vegetables will challenge you, and amaze your guests. Simple techniques and tools make it possible to create absolutely stunning centerpieces that will be the talk of the party. Butterflies and rosebuds from colorful beets, carrots, and radishes are easily crafted. Elaborate melon lanterns and flower filled vases are crafted step-by-step in pictures, making it easy for you to follow the directions. Twenty-five splendid projects promise to delight dinner guests, and gratify their maker. An inexpensive hobby, food sculpture becomes a priceless addition to any table setting. This book will show you how to create imaginative centerpieces like a pro.

    £17.09

  • Creative Ideas for Garnishing  Decorating

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Creative Ideas for Garnishing Decorating

    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.

    £17.09

  • Seasonal Table Settings 21 Designs Inspired by

    £25.19

  • Creative Napkins and Table Settings

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Creative Napkins and Table Settings

    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.

    £17.09

  • The Art of Civilized Conversation A Guide to

    Random House USA Inc The Art of Civilized Conversation A Guide to

    10 in stock

    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

    10 in stock

    £11.99

  • How to Celebrate Everything Recipes and Rituals

    Random House USA Inc How to Celebrate Everything Recipes and Rituals

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £27.00

  • Matzo 35 Recipes for Passover and All Year Long A

    Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Matzo 35 Recipes for Passover and All Year Long A

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • At Home with Michael Chiarello Wine Country

    Chronicle Books At Home with Michael Chiarello Wine Country

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £34.00

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