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Books : Home & Garden : Entertaining : Party Planning
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"When the opportunity for celebrating knocks, answer the door and offer it some champagne!" says Karen Bussen. Author of the bestselling "Simple Stunning" wedding series, Bussen now directs her expert’s eye to a more intimate kind of festivity: the at-home party. Her simple stunning credo, though, remains the same: Create menus featuring wonderful ingredients in no-fuss, crowd-pleasing preparations; combine homemade and store-bought items in fresh, elegant presentations; tailor colors, tableware, and lighting for visual impact; and limit effort, expense, and waste.The book details 12 complete plans for four different kinds of partiescocktail gatherings, casual suppers, formal dinners, and daytime get-togethers. Each plan includes food and drink menus (with recipes) as well as decor and music suggestions. Following Bussen’s advice, you’ll delight your guests while showcasing your personal stylewhich is what great parties are all about.
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With this charming guide to casual outdoor entertaining by Denise Gee, belle-of-the-ball author of Southern Cocktails, party and decorating ideas have never been more simple or inspiring. Gee and acclaimed photographer Bobby Peacock crisscrossed the U.S. photographing their favorite porches and dreaming up fresh, summery spins on classic Southern drinks, resulting in 50 recipes for everything from punches to cocktailsincluding several nonalcoholic sippers and 10 uncomplicated snacks. Grab a bottle, whip up some Tipsy Tea or Prosecco Martinis, and take the party outside!
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"Create over 40 simple yet incredibly stylish cakes for every occasion, from weddings and anniversaries, to birthdays, christenings and Christmas. Discover a variety of irresistible cake designs in all colors, shapes and sizes. Includes a wide selection of sweet cupcakes and gorgeous minicakes to make when time is short. Explore a wide variety of quick and easy sugarcrafting techniques. Beginner and intermediate sugarcrafters will complete the projects with ease, while discovering professional sugarcrafting tricks. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, simple recipes, and beautiful photography ensure mouthwatering results. Clever packaging ideas are also included to make your cakes look even more desirable."
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If you're planning a party and running out of time, look no further! This collection of striking yet simple cakes is guaranteed to provide the solution.
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The new updated edition of America's bestselling drink-mixing guideAmerica's favorite drink-mixing guide since 1935, Mr. Boston: Official Bartender's Guide has been the resource of choice for generations of professionals and amateurs alike. Now this classic is better than ever, with updated information, 200 new drink recipes, and new photography. More than 1,400 recipes range from classic cocktails to today's trendiest drinks, all presented alphabetically with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. With the latest lowdown on liquors, beers, and wines, plus savvy advice on equipment, bar setup, and more, Mr. Boston has it all.
Mr. Boston, part of the Barton Brands group, has been a widely recognized name in the bartending world for more than 70 years. The Mr. Boston brand includes a range of liquors and prepared cocktails as well as this 67th printing of The Official Bartender's Guide.
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Launched in 1993, Taste of Home is the most popular recipe magazine in the world, with nearly 4 million paid subscribers. The delectable, practical recipes-more than 75 in each issue-are family favorites contributed by Taste of Home readers. The dishes, all beautifully photographed, capture special flavors of the season and are made with ingredients that home cooks are likely to have on hand or can readily find at a local supermarket. New recipe contests are announced every issue, and readers are encouraged to send their best recipes for Taste of Home's regular features, like "A Complete Meal in a Matter of Minutes," "Cooking for One or Two," "My Mom's Best Meal," "Super Snacks & Appetizers," and "Just Desserts." The magazine's unique staff of field editors is made up of more than 1,000 experienced home cooks located in each state and Canadian province, who regularly share recipes, well-liked menus and kitchen tips. Taste of Home is published six times a year and has three sister magazines, Simple & Delicious, Cooking for 2, and Healthy Cooking. REVIEW
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How do you throw a party without stressing out? Plan ahead and do-ahead. This entertaining guide from Diane Phillips, the Diva of Do-Ahead, with help you get out of the kitchen and into your own party. She presents nearly 500 recipes that can all be made ahead of time--some days and even weeks--that taste delicious, and are designed to be served buffet style. Handy icons show which recipes are just right for a backyard barbecue, an elegant cocktail party, or an all-night blow-out bash. Dozens of menu suggestions, templates for figuring out the menu range and quantities, easy decorating tips, and guidelines for stocking a bar complete this essential guide to entertaining.
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This ultimate sourcebook guides the reader through the event planning process--from picking a theme, setting the mood, and transforming the space to details such as flowers, lighting, and table settings. 150 full-color photos.
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Discovery Channel host and entertaining expert David Tutera offers practical tips for throwing extraordinary yet easy and affordable parties and events in THE PARTY PLANNER. David Tutera is a highly regarded event designer whose clients have included Elton John, Barbara Walters, Star Jones, and the Rolling Stones. He is also the host of a new one-hour, twice-daily program on the Discovery Channel, The Party Planner with David Tutera, that debuts in January 2005. On the show, Tutera lends his expertise to people looking to throw an unforgettable party on an everyday budget. Tutera brings a fresh, original twist to holiday parties while retaining time-honored traditions. He demonstrates novel and affordable-yet utterly sophisticated-approaches to special occasions, holiday and cocktail parties, and dinner parties.
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An authoritative guide to one-dish comfort food classics. Features one-pot and one-dish main course favorites to substantial vegetable and grain casseroles.
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An adorable collection of birthday cakes boasting the unique but easily achievable modeling skills of internationally renowned cake designer and sugar modeler Maisie Parrish. Each charming new design is ideal for creating extra-special birthday party cakes or for adding a unique personal touch tailored to the recipient. Includes the ever-popular cupcakes and minicakes and, for the first time, amazing sugarpaste techniques for adding graphic designs to compliment cakes and characters. With simple sugarcrafting techniques, figure modeling instructions and clear step-by-step photography, designs are ideal for both beginner and intermediate sugarcrafters. With over 25 character cake toppers and expert advice on covering, storing and transporting your cake, this is the ultimate birthday cake resource.
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For would-be hosts and hostesses, entertainer extraordinaire Christopher Lowell shares his secret for unforgettable parties: the perfect marriage of sumptuous, quickly prepared food and festive decor. Using experience culled from his eclectic career as an entertainer, which has included stints in theater, the art world, and classical music, in addition to his critically acclaimed interior design and lifestyle television programs, Christopher Lowell shows anyone how to turn an impromptu get-together, a cozy dinner, or a wedding reception into an absolutely fabulous soirée. With detailed how-to instructions for creating dramatic tablescapes and recipes for super-simple and tasty meals, Christopher Lowell channels his you-can-do-it approach to party planning.
Peppered throughout the book, invaluable entertaining tips and essential shortcuts transform even the most harried person into a party-planning savant. By creating a simple tablescape such as Asian Zen Squared or Crystal Blue Persuasion, you can turn an ordinary meal of Chinese takeout into an extraordinary evening. Christopher Lowell, the Hassle-Free Host is brimming with countless ideas to turn common household objects into sensational party props. For more ambitious hosts who dare to dabble in the kitchen, dozens of delicious recipes, including Chilled Avocado Soup, Grilled Beef Salad, and Frozen Key Lim Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust are perfect for the fussiest guests and are organized into convenient menu options. Made from mostly on-hand ingredients and time-saving convenience foods, the recipes are fast, adaptable for any number of guests, and completely foolproof. Mix and match them with any of the tablescapes, for any kind of party, in any room of the home, for an endless number of combinations.
Christopher Lowell’s expert advice will keep even the most hesitant host hassle-free and make any party fun, relaxing, and festive, no matter what the occasion.
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Whether your two-year-old's passion is teddy bears, your eight-year-old can name every dinosaur in the museum, or you sweet-sixteen-year-old wants a sophisticated casino evening - you can create the perfect party with "The Penny Whistle Birthday Party Book."
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The Everything Bachelorette Party Book is the perfect handbook for planning a fun and unique bachelorette party for the bride. Including information on everything from parties in the home and a night out on the town, this book helps the hostess plan the party, follow etiquette, handle a guest list, and keep the bride engaged!
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From the most casual outdoor get-togethers to holiday gatherings that call for a little more planning, The Half-Hour Hostess makes it easy to entertain the Southern Living way.
Between hectic work schedules, carpool duties, and volunteer activities, busy folks want to stop and take time to reconnect with their friends and families. But who has the time? Now you can entertain the easy way! Forget fussy dinner parties and complicated soirées- the recipes and ideas for our festive little gatherings come together in a mere 30 minutes or less. Instead of hosting a 5-course Christmas dinner, invite the girls over for a shopping break featuring Caramel-Cream Macchiato Coffee and Cream-Cheese Olive Spread. Send each of them home with a clever little Caramel Shopping Bag table decoration that you can assemble in just 15 minutes. With quick recipes, great decorating ideas, and countless tips, The Half-Hour Hostess helps readers get everything done in a snap.
Taking its cue from the popular "Half-Hour Hostess" column in Southern Living magazine, every recipe in this book is ready in 30 minutes or less. We throw out the idea of traditional entertaining and replace it with fun and fast gatherings instead of the fussy parties that you'd expect in a traditional entertaining book. With a photograph-or two-on every spread, each turn of the page offers ideas that are as much fun to look at as they are to use. Seeing just what the recipe or decoration will look like will help readers put together a party in style.
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Whether it's a summer tea party in the backyard or a cozy gathering in front of the fire, afternoon tea is a treat any time of the year and the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Susannah Blake's ideas include an elegant Classic Engish Tea with delicate finger sandwiches and Lemon Drizzle Cake: a Fireside Tea with Toasted Teacakes and Sticky Mazipan and Cherry Loaf: or a self-indulgent Champagne Tea with Smoked Salmon Crostini and Strawberries and Cream. Girlie get-together include a Bridal Shower, a Sweet Sixteen Partly, and a Baby Shower. Why not host a Russian Tea of Blinis with Sour Cream and Caviar or a Moroccan Tea with glasses of sweet Mint Tea and Almond and Orange Blossom Pastries? This is the perfect book for tea party enthusiasts everywhere --providing plenty of ideas and delicious recipes for this much-loved tradition. *An irresistible collection of themed menus for a variety of afternoon tea parties, offering delicious recipes and all the creative inspiration you need to host a memorable tea-time gathering. *Everything you need to know about preparing a tea-time feast, including recommendations for the perfect tea to accompany each menu. *Tempting photographs by Martin Brigdale.
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Here’s all you need to get your bridal shower off to a fast and funny start: four pencil games that everyone will enjoy (with duplicate game sheets for eight people) plus four entertaining group activities.
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If you think finger sandwiches are just for frilly tea parties, think again. This contemporary take on a classic theme sets the stage for any occasion, from baby showers to Super Bowl parties. From tiny twists on familiar favorites like Tea-Smoked Egg Salad Diamonds to striking originals like Beef, Apple, and Watercress Spirals, over fifty flavorful fillings and sandwich styles make this handy volume an indispensable resource. From simple knife-cut sandwiches built to impress in ten minutes or less to fancy layering and inlay techniques, this book's clear, easy instructions and beautiful illustrations take the guesswork out of creative entertaining and reveal the artistic cook s secret: what s beautiful is not necessarily hard to make! Each mouthwatering recipe includes time-saving tips and useful variations. Dramatic yet easy garnish and plating ideas include a sandwich bouquet, condiment designs, and more. Whether you re planning a simple luncheon, an elaborate buffet, or just dressing up drinks with the neighbors, these new sandwich combinations and presentation ideas are sure to impress all you serve.
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It's so easy to throw a stylish wedding shower with the wealth of ideas and crafts found in this book. Covering everything a hostess needs to give the bride-to-be a memorable day, Creative Wedding Showers: Features 10 inspired shower themes and 50 easy projects to match any bride's personality; Provides information on invitations, decorations, entertainment, menus and party favors - all in one place; Includes clear, step-by-step instructions that make these creative projects accessible for everyone; There's no reason for a hostess to stress out with this indispensable guide at her side. It's the next best thing to a party planner.