The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining - Tips from Marfreless [Paperback]

Mike Riccetti (Author), Michael Wells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2005

Unlike the vast majority of books about entertaining, which are really about interior design or over-the-top decoration, are cookbooks, cocktail books, or seemingly vanity projects, "The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining" is different. It’s practical. It’s geared toward how people actually entertain today: conversing and enjoying the company of friends and acquaintances over good drink and food. This book provides the nuts-and-bolts information that people can really use when entertaining without being didactic and with a sense of humor. It covers all of the basics necessary for successful party planning, plus a lot more. Chock full of food and drink-related information, this book will become a handy reference to use when planning events and even for visiting restaurants or strolling the aisles of local wine, beer and liquor stores.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a guide for entertaining in the 21st century...lots of good party-food recipes, too." -- My Table, February 1, 2006

"...bulging with advice on party-giving...there's plenty of sensible, less obvious information here that hosts will find handy." -- Houston Chronicle, January 18, 2006

"In a tone that is informative and reassuring...explains everything you need to know to throw a great bash...." -- New York Daily News, February 1, 2006

"This is the ultimate entertaining book." -- Brock Wagner, founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Company

"When I throw a party at my home, this is my play book for a successful event." -- Johnny Carrabba, co-founder of the Carrabba’s Italian Grill Restaurants

"[It] has it all, from tips for buying wine stemware to recipes for Jell-O shots...full of sly humor...." -- Teresa Byrne-Dodge, Editor & Publisher, My Table Magazine

One of the dozen cookbooks recommended as a Christmas gift; "...there’s a lot of good info here." -- Wichita Eagle, December 7, 2005

From the Author

This book is about how people actually entertain today: conversing and enjoying the company of friends, family and other guests over good drink and food. Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult, but there can be a lot to know to do it properly and seamlessly, and this resource will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence to do it well. All of the basics necessary for successful party planning are covered here and a lot more. Chock full of food and drink-related information, this book will become a handy reference used over and over when planning events and even for visiting restaurants or strolling the aisles of local grocery, wine and liquor stores.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Tempus Fugit Press (November 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971404038
• ISBN-13: 978-0971404038
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,200,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have guide to creating a classy and memorable social gathering with great drink and food, December 10, 2005

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This review is from: The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining - Tips from Marfreless (Paperback)

The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining: Tips from Marfreless is much more than a compilation of party favorite appetizer, drink, and side dish recipes (such as Bacon & Tomato Tartlets, Super Bowl Punch, or Potatoes & Stilton Gratin). The majority of The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining lives up to its title in that it walks the reader through exactly how to plan and throw a gala social event. Chapters address how to handle the initial planning, whether to hire help and if so how to go about it, the nuts and bolts of getting supplies and setting up, tips for being a gracious host, specific advice for dinner parties, wine tasting parties, work- related events, and much more. A glossary and extensive selection of references, such as lists of cocktail mixers, mailing guidelines, music suggestions, and many other useful fact sheets round out this all-purpose, easy-to-follow, must-have guide to creating a classy and memorable social gathering with great drink and food.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous!, July 6, 2006

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Lorraine Sebastian "Chaka" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining - Tips from Marfreless (Paperback)

Not just for guys, this book/guide is full of fun, original ideas for entertaining - and most are quick and easy. As someone who likes to have friends over, but not cook or spend a lot of time preparing, this book is perfect. Buy this book and amaze your friends. There should be guides for doing everything the Marfreless way!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK!, January 16, 2006

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Jay Caldwell "pop culture geek" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Guide to Ridiculously Easy Entertaining - Tips from Marfreless (Paperback)

this is a great book for those who don't know how to host a party.
everything is covered: how to invite, how to set-up/prepare food, drink ideas and music.
It also covers the gamut of what to expect, funny characters of who show up at parties and how to deal with those characters.