Parties, etiquette and entertaining Books
Oxmoor House, Incorporated Southern Living 2018 Annual Recipes
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£27.86
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Life in a Northern Town Cooking Eating and Other
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£999.99
Bluewood Books,U.S. Essential Handbook of Victorian Etiquette
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£12.05
St Martin's Press The Soul of Civility
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
£22.49
WW Norton & Co Company
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
£28.99
Random House USA Inc Thanksgiving
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£17.60
Random House USA Inc See You on Sunday
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.
£27.00
Andrews McMeel Publishing Prosecco Made Me Do It
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£16.14
Grand Central Life & Style Bringing It Home Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating
£27.00
Pelican Publishing Co What Would George Do Advice from Our Founding
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.
£13.29
Pelican Publishing Company The Infinite Feast How to Host the Ones You Love
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£25.46
DK Lets Get Fizzical
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£15.29
Grand Central Publishing Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook: Favorite Everyday
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£20.69
Whitecap Books Ltd Fresh with Anna Olson Seasonally Inspired Recipes to Share with Family and Friends
£26.10
Farcountry Press Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the
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£28.45
Red Wheel/Weiser Last Minute Speeches and Toasts
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.
£12.34
Sasquatch Books Trophy Cupcakes & Parties!: Deliciously Fun Party
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
£19.79
Artisan Publishers Cook Color: A Rainbow of 100 Recipes
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£28.00
WW Norton & Co Sweet Envy: Deceptively Easy Desserts, Designed
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.
£19.99
WW Norton & Co Slow Cooker Family Favorites: Classic Meals
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.
£14.99
WW Norton & Co Best Dips, Apps, & Sides: Budget-Proof Snacks,
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.
£11.00
WW Norton & Co Best Holiday Sweets & Treats: Good and Simple
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.
£11.00
WW Norton & Co The Shaker's Guide to Good Manners
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."
£11.39
Pelican Publishing Co Savannah Celebrations: Simple Southern Party
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.
£23.39
Quirk Books How to Behave: A Guide to Modern Manners
Book SynopsisIs there any polite way to shush a chatty person at the movies? Should roller bladers be passed on the left side or the right side? When is it unacceptable to answer your cell phone? And why doesn't anyone in your grocery store seem to understand the basic rules of shopping cart navigation and right-of-way? If you've ever pondered these kinds of questions, "How to Behave" is the book you've been waiting for: a hip, irreverent, but entirely practical guide to proper behavior in the twenty-first century. Here are dozens of fascinating skills that Emily Post wouldn't even think to mention like the best ways to: Share elbow space on an airplane armrest. Contend with road rage. Position yourself when boarding a crowded elevator. Observe basic e-mail etiquette. Speak on a cell phone without enraging others...plus dozens of other essential survival techniques. Much more than a simple etiquette book, "How to Behave" is a real-life guide to living in the real world.Trade Review“Move over, Emily Post!”—New York Magazine“Hip, hilarious, and utterly indispensable, this is the perfect guide for those of us who have ever had a really bad date, navigated a busy airport, or been the victim of road rage.”—TucsonCitizen.com“A 21st-century etiquette guide for [adults], this better behavior resource is both helpful and hysterical!”—Scholastic Parent & Child
£12.59
The Perseus Books Group How to Be a Friend to a Friend Whos Sick
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
£15.29
Experiment The Tricky Art of Co-Existing: How to Behave
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£15.90
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Back to the Kitchen: 75 Delicious, Real Recipes
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£23.38
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes
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.
£23.75
Capstone Press Planning Perfect Parties: The Girls' Guide to
Book SynopsisFeatures over ten creative party themes suitable for teens. This title helps you learn how to throw a pampering party that will go down in history, or plan a game night, a costume party, a themed bash with friends - anything you dream up. It also includes recipes, tips, favours and decorations for each theme.
£999.99
Rockridge Press Modern Etiquette Wedding Planner: The Essential
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£18.99
Bloomsbury Publishing USA A Table Full of Love: Recipes to Comfort, Seduce,
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£29.75
Bloomsbury USA The Christmas Companion
£29.60
Shadow Mountain Whisk Me Away
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£27.90
Rockridge Press Celebrate with Bread Baking: Essential Recipes
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£15.19
HarperCollins Focus Small Plates: Over 150 Ideas for Bites and
Book SynopsisSmall Plates offers tips, tricks, and recipes for assembling bites and nibbles and making them a satisfying meal.Whether you’re entertaining or hustling to get a weeknight dinner on the table, this book shows you how meals built around small plates come together in a snap and expand the palates of family and friends by having them sample an array of dishes that are both familiar and new.This guide to composing satisfying and memorable meals features: Over 100 recipes for sauces, dips, appetizers, desserts, and more 30+ preparations that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less More than 50 plant-based dishes to keep things natural, fresh, and healthy Tips and tricks to elevate bits and nibbles into a delicious meals A guide to match cheeses, meats, spreads, and breads, along with seasonal salads and sides for the perfect pairings Life becomes beautiful when you focus on the little things, and this book makes it easier than ever. Small Plates takes a trend loosely based on Spanish tapas and shows you how to make it a nutritious part of everyday life.
£24.02
HarperCollins Focus GATHER: 100 Seasonal Recipes that Bring People
Book SynopsisFrom James Beard nominee and Top Chef contestant Chef Chris Viaud comes GATHER, featuring recipes that not only bring friends and family together but keep them at the table.To Chef Chris Viaud, food is a shared language that allows us to communicate with complete strangers, create lasting memories with friends and family, and get in touch with ourselves. It is the best way to nourish and expand a community. GATHER is a celebration of food’s magical capacity to connect and transform. Featuring 100 recipes that focus on the innovative, accessible, and seasonal cuisine that earned Viaud a James Beard nomination and wowed the judges on Top Chef, this cookbook is centered around the incredible potential in gatherings of all sizes.Inside you’ll find: 100 seasonal appetizers Bold and wholesome family-style entrees Unique, eye-catching cocktails perfect for entertaining Elegant desserts for all cravings Stunning original photography Tips and techniques that promise to revolutionize your approach in the kitchen Easy to assemble and satisfying to serve, this repertoire is made for the heart of your home. Foster a deeper appreciation for every aspect of a meal, from those who cultivated the ingredients to the ones who sit beside us at the table. Feel good about what you put on your plate with GATHER.
£24.26
Rockridge Press Easy Cheese Boards: Arrangements, Recipes, and
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£15.14
WW Norton & Co The Southern Sympathy Cookbook: Funeral Food with
Book Synopsis“He had a life-long love affair with deviled eggs, his homemade canned fig preserves, and buttermilk served in martini glasses garnished with cornbread.” —Obituary from Gulfport, Mississippi So-called “funeral food” is having a moment. Comforting casseroles; jugs of sweet tea; creamy, cheesy potatoes—all these foods provide sympathy and sustenance for the bereaved. The Southern Sympathy Cookbook includes unexpectedly humorous obituaries and anecdotes alongside staples of Southern funerals such as: Three Bean Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette Fried Chicken Pulled Pork with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls Whether feeding a congregation, delivering a meal to a friend in need, or cooking with weekday leftovers in mind, home cooks will embrace these recipes, guaranteed to comfort and to please a crowd.
£17.09
WW Norton & Co Do I Have to Wear Black to a Funeral?: 112
Book SynopsisWhen is attending a funeral or memorial service “a must,” and when is it optional? Can a eulogy be funny? Can I scatter my brother’s ashes in the backyard? Should I place a death notice or an obituary? What’s the difference? These are all questions that Florence Isaacs has been asked as a blogger for Legacy.com, a role that earned her the nickname of the “Dear Abby of Death.” In Do I Have to Wear Black to a Funeral?, she answers urgent questions about grief, funerals, different religious ceremonies, and more, offering practical guidelines for modern situations—and, yes, what to wear. Isaacs’ honest, often entertaining, responses provide no-nonsense information to millennials, while also helping older generations navigate new waters, like how to send condolences through social media. She offers fresh insights, plus an etiquette map of the right things to do and say, in her familiar, sensitive, and sincere style.
£11.39
WW Norton & Co The Game Night Cookbook: Snacks, Noshes, and
Book SynopsisThe Game Night Cookbook delivers smart methods for prepping and serving snacks, appetizers, small plates, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks that will please a crowd. Beyond just delicious recipes for Cacio e Pepe Popcorn, Gochujang Chicken Wings, Luscious Lemon Wafers, or a big batch of Peach & Strawberry Sangria, readers will find suggested menus perfect for lively get-togethers such as Competitive Party Game Nights, At-Home Theater Evenings, An Afternoon of Cards, and a Swanky Cocktail Party. Each menu will feature a day-by-day game plan for prepping food and setting up the bar, helping hosts entertain with ease, and making sure that he or she won’t miss out on too much of the fun. With the popularity of board games on the rise and the film industry often releasing major movies direct to view from the comfort of home, this book celebrates inviting, intimate gatherings and emphasizes the importance of living and eating well in this era of non-ostentatious, casual entertaining.
£18.99
Hesperus Press Ltd The Gentlemens Book of Etiquette and Manual of
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£999.99
Hesperus Press Ltd The Ladies Book of Etiquette and Manual of
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£999.99
Batsford Ltd A Butler's Guide to Entertaining
Book SynopsisThe rise of the celebrity chef and the downturn in the economy has re-kindled an interest in all things culinary and encouraged the great British public back indoors to cook and entertain for themselves. Who better to steer you through the minefield of entertaining etiquette than a quintessentially English butler? This is the ultimate guide to entertaining in style from the man who knows how it's done, whether you are hosting cocktails for colleagues, afternoon tea with the family, or a full-blown feast for a legion of friends. Invitation etiquette and how to greet you guests is covered, alongside information on seating plans, place settings and organizing the table service. Plenty of information on estimating quantities, preparation and serving the food and drink is included, and there is even advice on steering away guests who have outstayed their welcome. Containing everything you need to know about entertaining, this is a must-have guide for any host with the most.
£11.32
Penguin Books Australia Food Fashion Friends Recipes and Styling for
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£32.26
Time Inc Home Entertaiment Real Simple Celebrations: Stress-Free
Book SynopsisIf only it were as simple as popping open a bottle of Champagne. But as every hostess knows, life's myriad celebrations - whether they come in the form of a big holiday blow out or a small birthday party - require planning and effort to pull off. And in the midst of all that hors d'oeuvre making and centrepiece arranging, it can be easy to lose sight of what you're actually celebrating (whose birthday is it, anyway?). "Real Simple Celebrations" is filled with smart solutions to take the hassle out of entertaining. Each chapter is dedicated to a different occasion - such as Easter, New Year's Eve, a child's birthday party - and guides you every step of the way, from inviting the guests to cleaning up after they've gone. With its handy checklists, foolproof game plans, practical advice, and truly doable ideas, "Real Simple Celebrations" will make all your parties a lot easier to pull off. So, you can stay focused on what you're celebrating-and, more important, why.
£22.55
South Limestone Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?: Setting the
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£26.96
America's Test Kitchen Gatherings: Casual-Fancy Meals to Share
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£28.80
