Table settings and arts of the table Books

Book SynopsisIn 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more refined and classy. There are even some special folds for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and more.From birthdays to DIY weddings, dinner parties or just a Friday night at home for two, this stylish guide is for anyone who loves to entertain. Make every meal an event by folding your napkins.Table of ContentsOver 40 ways to fold a napkin to elevate every meal • Features folds for several holidays, from Christmas to Easter and more • Gives instructions on how ro care for your napkins and how to achieve the perfect fold.

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Book SynopsisAfter the success of Garnish and Decorating Made Easy, Georg Hartung is back with a second helping! Once again, he offers easy step-by-step instructions to pep up your small dishes and fingerfood, for plates pleasing to the eye--and your tastebuds. Inside you''ll find 33 recipes for beautiful, in-season amuse-bouches: onion crowns with carrot-tomato paste, calla lilies, panna cotta, chocolate ornaments, marzipan treats, semolina pudding pralines, and more! In the interest of sustainability and using the freshest ingredients possible, all of the recipes are grouped seasonally to honor the produce available, for the most delicious results! With creative tips and ideas, including a tutorial on making your own piping bags for precise, professional results, you''ll learn how to turn simple ingredients into fantastic eye catchers. Bon appétit!

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Book SynopsisStyle icon and preeminent hostess Deeda Blair invites readers into her home and shares her inspirations for entertaining with easy elegance and sophistication, accompanied by menus and recipes, all while sharing charming stories about her extraordinarily colourful life.Trade Review"Holiday Book Pick: You’re invited to the home and world of hostess and style icon Deeda Blair, who with author Deborah Needleman and photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo, has assembled menus, recipes, and tablescapes together in a remarkable tribute to a famed entertainer." —ELLE DECOR"Best Fall book pick: An invitation into the inimitable Deeda Blair’s graceful and intriguing world is an invitation that can’t be missed! With eloquent tips for setting a table and hosting an unforgettable dinner party, inspiration abounds in this book from one of America’s most legendary social butterflies." —FREDERIC MAGAZINE"Passionate philanthropist, traveler, aesthete, and hostess, Deeda Blair tells of her loves in a new book; Food, Flowers, and Fantasy. Here, she discusses the release and other aspects of her colorful life." —FLOWER MAGAZINE"Here, the inimitable socialite shares her inspirations for entertaining with an understated elegance and distinction. The time is chock-full of menus, recipes, table settings, and charming stories about her extraordinarily colorful life. This is one to give to your very favorites." —SOCIETY CHRONICLES"The medical research advocate and style arbiter maintains that curiosity breeds good taste." —W MAGAZINE"There are very few truly elegant people in this world and Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy published by Rizzoli today gives us peek into her life, her apartment, her inspiration, her entertaining, and her address book, in addition to places that have inspired her fantasy dinner parties." —HABITUALLY CHIC"I devoured Deeda Blair's Rizzoli book Food, Flowers & Fantasy, and was particularly charmed by her tablescapes. She uses the most incredibly frosty floral table linens in whispery blues and purples and grays topped with Aptware and very delicate Limoges porcelain, and this embroidered tablecloth by Tory Burch is very much the look and mood.' —HARPER'S BAZAAR

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Book SynopsisHost Simple Backyard Gatherings with a Lavish Outdoor Living Aesthetic“With recipes and pairings that are as gorgeous as they are delicious, The Outdoor Table will completely change your next alfresco meal.” —Lisa Dawn Bolton, author of On Boards#1 New Release in Garden Furnishings, Table Setting, Brunch & Tea, Family Activities, Salads, and Cookies, Holidays, and Decorating Create gorgeous get togethers that are fun for everyone—including youBring simple-yet-beautiful entertaining to your own backyard, the park, the beach, the forest, or other outdoor spots. Perfect for anyone who is searching for innovative hosting ideas, is a fan of fresco dining, or has an open-air space that is ideal for outside fun, The Outdoor Table gives you the tools to take your get-togethers from mundane to fabulous. Outdoor living made delightful. You can sit back with loved ones, mingle with coworkers, or host a group in en plein air and see just how simple outdoor entertaining can be. This laid-back outdoor living kit helps you host like a pro. Author Alanna O’Neil shares her insights and strategies for creating simple-yet-elegant gatherings, and with her help, you can create them too. Find the perfect aesthetic party decor to set the stage, create simple-yet-scrumptious bites your guests will love, and tuck away perfectly curated recipe lists for future gatherings while you enjoy endless conversations with company. With The Outdoor Table, you’ll be the go-to host for anything under the sun—or stars.Inside this unique party book, you’ll find: Aesthetic party essentials like decor and innovative location suggestions Dinner party do’s—from delectable dishes to table setting displays Recipes that allow you to get out of the kitchen and spend time with your friends If you liked Nothing Fancy, Tables & Spreads, or Barefoot Contessa Parties!, you’ll love The Outdoor Table.Trade Review“Alfresco eating at its freshest and most colourful. I would love a seat at Alanna’s outdoor table.” —Paola Bacchia, author of Istria “Alanna O’Neil’s The Outdoor Table is more than a cookbook; it is an immersive masterclass on outdoor entertaining, with practical tips on everything from lighting to food safety. The simple, fresh recipes, designed to be prepared in advance, are a delight for the eye as well as the palate. I will undoubtably use this book as inspiration for all my outdoor meals in the years to come!”—Laurel Evans, author of Liguria “With recipes and pairings that are as gorgeous as they are delicious, The Outdoor Table will completely change your next alfresco meal. Full of bright and vibrant photography, Alanna inspires you to step outside for your next meal, bring together friends and family, and enjoy some of the most beautiful plates. She takes you beyond the food with so many helpful tips and inspirational ideas for taking your next outdoor dining experience to another level. The Outdoor Table is an absolute must-have addition to your cookbook collection.”—Lisa Dawn Bolton, author of On Boards “Dust off the outdoor cushions and crank up the umbrella. Readers now have the tools to host a great outdoor get-together that will impress.“—Library Journal

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Book SynopsisLearn to create dazzling tablescapes inspired by nature's beauty with this essential guide to styling stunning tablescapes for any occasion. Discover endless inspiration for stunning table settings. Brimming with inspired table spreads and simple-to-follow tips for incorporating crowd-pleasing recipes and lovely details into every presentation, this gorgeous coffee table book makes it easy to host warm, memorable gatherings-whether you're putting together a cozy brunch, a themed cocktail hour, or a festive holiday party. Photographs of exquisite table settings are paired with helpful styling tips-including how to pick your theme and color palette, select the right tableware, and incorporate nature's bounty-plus simple-to-follow food and drink recipes that guarantee the spreads taste as good as they look. Readers will discover a botanical-themed cocktail cart, an ethereal ocean-inspired setting, a harvest table celebrating autumnal colors, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1920, How to Dine in Style opens a window onto the golden age of elegant dining, where the basic function of ingesting nourishment was elevated to a high social art, attended by intricate details and elaborate ritual. Starched linens, candles, white gloves, apéritifs, ball suppers, French menus and garden-parties – this is the world of the decadent classes who came to prominence in the post-war period. Published in an age where achieving a reputation for throwing recherché dinner parties was a route to international celebrity, this is a book about food as performance art. In it we catch tantalizing glimpses of astonishing excess such as the craze for eccentric venues for dinner parties, including the roof of a Chicago home (for amateur mountaineers), a lion’s den, and a gondola in the Savoy. An engaging blend of practical advice and a catalogue of eccentricity, this book contains everything you need to know, from the fine art of composing a menu to the practicalities of the correct order and temperatures for serving wines.

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