Title: Entertaining Simple
Author: Mead, Matthew/ Simpson, Jill Kirchner/ Bacon, Quentin (PHT)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2008/09/16
Number of Pages: 255
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 2007041611
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Bonus Content
Prep for your next party. Download the Party Countdown Planner [PDF], a guide from Entertaining Simple. |
Packed with beautiful color photographs, this great guide gives you innovative ideas, tasty recipes, and complete game plans for all kinds of get-togethers. To demonstrate how to put his simple entertaining ideas into practice, Matthew gives you complete plans for eight fabulous get-togethers and he provides creative serving ideas and tempting menus for each party.
Complete with source listings and savvy tips on everything from setting up a bar to storing linens, Entertaining Simple is simply indispensable if you want to impress your guests with great food and creative table settings--without spending a lot of time or money.
Photos from Chapter 3: "Make It Your Own: Personalizing the Table" (Click on Image to Enlarge)
Exclusive Recipe Excerpts from Entertaining Simple
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There's nothing better than a relaxed get-together with friends and family. But how do you relax when you're in charge of putting the party together, making sure your décor is just right, and cooking food your guests will love? In Entertaining Simple, lifestyle and entertaining guru Matthew Mead shows you how to say goodbye to party jitters and say hello to stylish, easygoing gatherings. He gives you everything you need for parties that are wonderfully simple—and simply wonderful.
Entertaining Simple is packed with beautiful color photographs, innovative ideas, tasty recipes, and complete game plans for all kinds of get-togethers. The book starts with a rundown of entertaining essentials—the simple white tableware, clear glassware, and basic serving pieces that are a must for any party. The fun part begins when Matthew shows you how to get creative with these essentials—and add a level of casual sophistication to your parties. You'll find great ideas for using old standbys in new ways, like egg cups as bud vases or votive holders as espresso cups. You'll discover how to use printed paper doilies, stamped napkin rings, or stylish vintage flowers to create personalized place settings. And you'll learn fresh ways to add style with stickers, decals, and rubber bands.
To demonstrate how to put his simple entertaining ideas into practice, Matthew gives you complete plans for eight fabulous get-togethers, from a Lazy-Day Brunch and a Summer Barbecue to a Good Spirits Cocktail Party and a Holiday Open House. For each party, he provides inspiring photographs, creative serving ideas, and tempting menus. The 54 recipes included—Herbed Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Lobster and Avocado Salad, Herbed Goat Cheese Bites, and Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling, to name just a few—are as easy to make as they are tasty to eat. Your guests will love the stylish ambiance, delicious food, and relaxed atmosphere. And with lots of do-ahead tips and shortcuts using prepared foods, it's easy for you to get out of the kitchen, join the party, and have fun.
Complete with source listings and savvy tips on everything from setting up a bar to storing linens, Entertaining Simple is simply indispensable if you want to impress your guests with great food and creative table settings—without spending a lot of time or money. Best of all, with Matthew's simple entertaining tips and strategies, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the party yourself!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a way to have fun when hosting a party!,
By TJE "TJE" (CT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Entertaining Simple (Paperback)
I've spent too many parties in my own kitchen, rushing around crazily trying to make things perfect, without having any time left to talk to my guests. This wonderfully imaginative yet practical book tells me exactly how to avoid that scenario--so I can throw a beautiful party, show my friends a good time, and really enjoy myself too. I highly recommend it!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining beyond very, very simple,
By An accomplished hostess (Chester, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I am quite a fan of Matthew Mead and liked what I saw on the site, however I am returning my book. Some ideas for entertaining simple include a candle in a doughnut, making take out food look like you made it (take it out of the boxes), and wrapping a ribbon around your silverware. I was very unimpressed. I thought it was geared to young persons without the tabletop dishes or experience entertaining. Check it out at a bookstore or library before buying.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Perfect Holiday Gift,
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At this time of year, I always consider throwing a holiday get-together and then talking myself out of it. After reading "Entertaining Simple," I'm going to make it happen. The ideas are doable, fun, engaging and the photography is beautiful. This is a lovely book to use and own any time of the year.
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