Entertaining [Hardcover]

Malcolm Hillier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1997

Join in a glorious celebration of food, drink, and good company -- all in enchanting settings. Enter the world of Entertaining. Plan glamorous dinners, buffets, and cocktail parties, or distinctive brunches, barbecues, and picnics. For each occasion, author Malcolm Hillier offers exciting gourmet menus and stylish presentation ideas that use tableware, linens, flowers, and lighting in striking new ways. With recipes that are sure to impress but easy to make -- plus cook's preparation tips and valuable advice on catering for any number of guests -- Entertaining will inspire you to throw parties that will be remembered for years to come.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789419858
• ISBN-13: 978-0789419859
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,664,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful visuals, complete menus simplify entertaining, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Entertaining (Hardcover)

I got this cookbook last year, and it has become one of my favorites. The menus are complex, yet not fussy, and offer a wide variety of dishes and cuisines. I especially like the sections on table settings --some fresh ideas, and appreciate the section on where to put glasses, silverware, napkins, etc. Useful to young hostesses and for those of us who need a reminder now and then. I have many cookbooks, but find myself going to this one when entertaining.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty pictures, silly suggestions, July 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Entertaining (Hardcover)

Some of the recepies were enjoyable, but on the whole not particularly exciting. The book provided very little insight into the entertaining process, and even less guidence regarding the appropriate method of execution for each of the menus.

The suggested decorations, while somewhat interesting, were completely useless provided one doesn't own at least 5 sets of brightly colored tableware, or a spare 40 hours to assemble some of the decarations detailed in the book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainer in Nashville, March 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Entertaining (DK Living) (Paperback)

This book is beautifully put together and offers a lot of great pictures and interesting ideas. Originally got from the library and had to buy a copy for myself. Great planning ideas too.