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Christopher Lowell, The Hassle-Free Host: Super-Simple Tablescapes and Recipes for Stunning Parties
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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What to Have for Dinner: 32 Easy Menus for Every Night of the Week
All the recipes from "What to Have for Dinner, " one of the most popular features of Martha Stewart Living Magazine, are collected here in one beautifully illustrated volume. Organized by season, the book gathers 30 simply laid-out menus for four, complete with a preparation schedule. Includes a resource guide for flatware, napkins, plates, and related items. 200 color photos..
Price: $0.65
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Super Party Games: Fun & Original Ideas for 10 or More
How do you keep a crowd entertained at a party, picnic, family reunion, club or scout meeting, or any gathering? Liven up the festivities with games that get everyone up and talking to each other, and keep groups of 10 or more laughing Ready, set, go! Compose a sentence (or two or three) by scrambling the letters of team members' names. Detect an error in a story as someone reads it aloud. Remove a letter from a word and turn the remaining letters into anagrams. Or try ones that call for bluffing or involve recalling facts. These games go hand in hand with good times! The author lives in Hoboken, NJ. 112 pages, 15 b/w illus., 6 x 9. NEW IN PAPERBACK .
Price: $4.91
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The Last Hurrah: the Ultimate Super Bowl Party Planner
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Entertaining from Ancient Rome to the Super Bowl [Two Volumes]: An Encyclopedia
From the earliest times, humans have enjoyed dining and entertainment with family and friends, from sharing a simple meal, to an extravagant feast for a special celebration. In this two-volume set, entries tell the history of wedding and religious customs, holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, and modern day get togethers such as block parties and Superbowl parties. With a worldwide focus, entries on Dim Sum and the La Quinceanera Party, Deepavali and Junteenth, cover many cultures. In addition, entries on Ancient Rome, Medieval entertaining, and others give an inside view as to what entertaining was like during those times, should readers want to recreate these themes for school projects or club banquets. Whether a student of history or world language class, or an adult planning a theme party, there is something in Entertaining from Ancient Rome to the Super Bowl for everyone. Sample entries include *American Etiquette Books *Ancient Greece *Ancient Rome *Barn Raising *Book Clubs *Brazil *Brunch *Buffet *Cake and Candles *Celtic Feasting *Champagne *Children's Birthdays *Civil War Entertaining *Colonial America *Dessert *Finger bowls *Funeral Food *Italy *Kwanzaa *La Quinceanera *Mardi Gras *Medieval Entertaining *Parisian Cafes *Party Favors *Potluck *Progressive Dinner Parties *Renaissance Entertaining *Rent Parties *Soul Food *Martha Stewart *Tapas *Tea Ceremonies *Toasts *World War II Entertaining and more..
Price: $199.95
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