Katie Brown Celebrates: Simple and Spectacular Parties All Year Round (Hardcover)

~ Katie Brown (Author)

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Product Description

In KATIE BROWN CELEBRATES, Katie gives readers a reason to host a party every month of the year. From a festive New Year's Eve dinner to a lavish Christmas brunch, from the perfect child's birthday party to a down-home family reunion, readers will delight in Katie's signature approach to making any celebration simply wonderful. With delicious recipes, straightforward craft projects, and tips for casual entertaining, Katie shows how any host can make a delicious meal and create gorgeous ambiance without the hassle. KATIE BROWN CELEBRATES is a must-have for anyone who ever gives--or has ever thought of giving--a party.

About the Author

Domestic guru Katie Brown is the host of The Katie Brown Workshop on PBS. She has a New York Times syndicated column called "Domestic Dilemmas." She has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, the Today show, and Live with Regis and Kelly. She has also been featured in the pages of the New York Times, Food and Wine, In Style, House & Garden, and Bon Appetit. Home magazine, USA Weekend, and TV Guide have all featured her on their covers. Katie has authored three previous books, most recently Katie Brown's Outdoor Entertaining.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (November 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316118184
• ISBN-13: 978-0316118187
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #243,348 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Katie Brown Celebrates' is a beautiful cookbook and party planning guide for year-round entertainment. BCM, March 31, 2009

By	Bobbie Crawford-McCoy (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Katie Brown Celebrates has over 100 tasty recipes that make your mouth water with anticipation. With an introduction from the author, this wonderful book has month-by-month recipes, though they could be used any time of the year. With an innovative and delightful 6 page picture index at the back, I have to tell you, this book has tempted my taste buds and inspired my own creative party-hosting abilities. There are countless, vibrant and beautiful photographs, with each recipe photo showing you exactly what you're version should look like.

Some recipe titles include:
 Parmesan Soup with Swiss Chard-Stuffed Dumplings
 Gorgonzola-Stuffed Potatoes
 White Bean-Lamb Stew
 Herbed Feta Puffs
 Pizza Stick Roll-Ups
 Green Garden Soup
 Lemon-Rhubarb Trifle
 Moroccan Braised Chicken
 Apple Brownies
 Pear Salad With Jicama Radish, and Celery
.....And MUCH, MUCH MORE!

With unique and creative party planning and menu ideas, many of which I have never seen before, you are sure to find everything you will need to delight even the most discerning of guests.
I very highly recommend this book!

(10 out of 10 Diamonds) - Absolutely LOVED it!!


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5.0 out of 5 stars Cadillac of Cookbooks!, December 22, 2008

By	Sally "SmilingSally" (Odessa, FL) - See all my reviews

Here is the Cadillac of cookbooks; it even smells good! The beautifully colored glossy pages are divided into the twelve months of the year with plans for a celebration party that includes invitations and decorations to recipes for appetizers through desserts. Easy craft projects are clever. Recipes are easy to follow. Mix and match menus ideas are in the back, along with a color index. It's a can't miss entertainer's tool.

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiraation for Party Planning, November 26, 2008

By	Luanne Ollivier - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is Katie Brown's fifth book, newly released from Hachette Books. This latest book is all about celebration.

" After all, the art of celebration is what makes life fun - it is what creates tradition and memories."

Brown provides us with the tools and ideas to make our own celebrations and memories. There are monthly ideas including graduations, birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and many more. Each month is introduced by an anecdote from Brown's life. There are decorations, favours, table settings and of course recipes for every occasion.
There are some great quick ideas - try using different colours and widths of duct tape to give a picnic table a new tablecloth. There are more involved ideas to create elegant tableaus as well.

What I enjoyed most were the recipes. There are some basics that are sure to become family traditions - Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Roll Ups has been tried and enjoyed in my kitchen. And some new twists on old standbys - Whole Grain Potato Salad, Apple Brownies. As well, there are some recipes that are completely new that I cannot wait to try - Parmesan Soup with Swiss Chard Dumplings is on my list. But my sweet tooth rules - there are some totally decadent desserts featured that had my mouth watering.

The entire book is filled with glossy, colour photographs detailing everything. There is also a section with the recipes broken down into categories - soups, main, desserts etc. Brown has also combined the recipes into new occasions - garden lunch, candlelight dinner and more.

This is a great book to follow or use as inspiration as you create your own celebrations.