Recipes for Parties: Menus, Flowers, Decor: Everything for Perfect Entertaining - Hardcover

Parker, Nancy; Leva, Michael

 
9780789324603: Recipes for Parties: Menus, Flowers, Decor: Everything for Perfect Entertaining

Synopsis

A hip, modern recipe book on mastering the essentials of entertaining, effortlessly presented by two fashionable personalities who love throwing parties. This inspiring cookbook offers fresh approaches to throwing the perfect get-together, whether it is a brunch, afternoon tea, or outdoor cocktail party. Fashion executive Michael Leva and textile designer Nancy Parker know what it takes to entertain with polish and flair in a short amount of time. This youthful duo provides clever time-saving cheats hidden behind a beautiful presentation. These hosts are everyday cooks who have learned simple culinary tricks by trial and error, ensuring that anyone can give a fabulous party. Ten inspirational gatherings are presented in different locales. The festivities range from a family lunch in the country to a beach picnic and a Moroccan buffet on a New York rooftop. Exquisite shots of an international mix of dishes range from tomato salad with preserved lemon and chive blossoms to ceviche served on silver spoons and green tea Madeleines. Useful tips on such topics as decorative accents and floral arrangements are also discussed in this user-friendly primer on the art of entertaining family and friends.

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About the Author

Nancy Parker runs her own fashion textile design studio in London. Fashion designer Michael Leva is J. Jill's vice president for Design and Product Development. Photographer Pieter Estersohn is a frequent contributor to Elle Decor and other leading design and travel magazines. The high-profile New York caterer Serena Bass is the author of Serena, Food & Stories: Feeding Friends Every Hour of the Day.

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ISBN 10:  0847831922 ISBN 13:  9780847831920
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2010
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