The Hassle-free Host - Hardcover

Lowell, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1400047269 ISBN 13: 9781400047260

Publisher: Random House Value Publications, 2005

Synopsis

The decorating and style guru shares his own innovative approach to cooking and entertaining with helpful advice and how-to instructions for creating the perfect party for any occasion, with thirteen themed "tablescapes," accompanied by matching menus, shopping tips, and easy-to-make recipes for dazzling party dishes. 40,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Christopher Lowell is the author of three books and host of The Christopher Lowell Show, one of the most popular Discovery Channel daytime shows. His eclectic background as an actor, artist, classical pianist, creative director, and teacher of interior design has given him both the skills and the authority of someone who has truly paid his creative dues. On his show, Christopher brings his practical experience and talent to people looking for problem-solving ideas. He has launched the Christopher Lowell Collection at Office Depot, an expanding line of linens and tableware at Burlington Coat Factory, furniture with Flexsteel, lighting with Catalina, his own line of paints, and is frequently featured in many Home Shopping Network events. He lives in Los Angeles.

Television personality, author, speaker, stylist, and hostess extraordinaire Frances Schultz is on-air host of the Emmy Award–winning Southern Living Presents on Turner South network and a frequent guest on The Christopher Lowell Show and other programs. Former New York editor of Veranda magazine, author of Atlanta at Home and Atlanta at Table, and coauthor of Ryan Gainey’s The Well Set Table, she is a frequent contributor to Veranda and writes also for Town & Country, Town & Country Travel, and New York’s Quest magazine. A native of North Carolina and distinguished graduate of the University of Virginia, Frances currently resides in Manhattan.

Synopsis:

For would-be hosts and hostesses, entertainer extraordinaire Christopher Lowell shares his secret for unforgettable parties: the perfect marriage of sumptuous, quickly prepared food and festive decor. With detailed how-to instructions for creating dramatic table's capes and recipes for super-simple and tasty meals, Christopher Lowell channels his you-can-do-it approach to party planning. Peppered throughout the book, invaluable entertaining tips and essential shortcuts transform even the most harried person into a party-planning savant. Dozens of delicious recipes, including Chilled Avocado Soup, Grilled Beef Salad, and Frozen Key Lim Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust are perfect for the fussiest guests and are organized into convenient menu options. Made from mostly on-hand ingredients and time-saving convenience foods, the recipes are fast, adaptable for any number of guests, and completely foolproof. Mix and match them with any of the table's capes, for any kind of party, in any room of the home, for an endless number of combinations.

Christopher Lowell's expert advice will keep even the most hesitant host hassle-free and make any party fun, relaxing, and festive, no matter what the occasion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Value Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1400047269
• ISBN 13: 9781400047260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176