Handbook for Hosts - Hardcover

Esquire

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579120431 ISBN 13: 9781579120436

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc, 1999

Synopsis

Take an entertaining look back at how to party it up like they did fifty years ago - in the age of 'Lounge.'

Now re-introduced for the first time since its original publication in 1949, this book is full of classic advice and guidelines on how to throw a fabulous cocktail party.

Complete with everything from directions on how to stock the bar to tips on making conversation to hilarious party games and 400 delightful and useful period illustrations, Esquire's Handbook for Hosts is a delightful reminder that even the most hopeless host can give a terrific party, whether it's New Year's Eve 1949 or 1999.

The nostalgic chapters include: Eat - The World's Best Chefs Wear Pants, Foreign Flavors to Win Guest's Favors; Drink - What the Well-Dressed bar Will Wear, Five O'Clock Whistle Whetters; And Be Merry - Games, After-Dinner Witchcraft, How Attractive Are You to Women? and 365 excuses for a Party.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Learn how to throw a hopping party like they did fifty years ago! A must-have for every party giver, Esquire's Handbook for Hosts is a time-honored guide on how to eat, drink and be merry with inimitable style. Originally published in 1949, it offers the secrets of the perfect cocktail party with the tradition, excitement and hosting flair of the postwar heydays.

Each of the three main sections, "Eat," "Drink" and "Be Merry," offers a wealth of ideas: delicious main courses and hours d'oeuvres, refined serving suggestions and tasty cocktails. Amusing party games, tricks and puzzles from exotic poker games to bar tricks (suitably called "Checkpayers") break the ice. The more you browse, the more great information you'll find - all vintage 1950s, when the perfect host was king.

Complete with party themes, directions on how to stock the bar, tips on making coversation, and clothing advice, this book is a delightful reminder that even the most hopeless host can give a fabulous and memorable party.

Each of the three main sections, "Eat," "Drink" and "Be Merry," offers a wealth of ideas: delicious main courses and hours d'oeuvres, refined serving suggestions and tasty cocktails. Amusing party games, tricks and puzzles from exotic poker games to bar tricks (suitably called "Checkpayers") break the ice. The more you browse, the more great information you'll find - all vintage 1950s, when the perfect host was king.

Complete with party themes, directions on how to stock the bar, tips on making coversation, and clothing advice, this book is a delightful reminder that even the most hopeless host can give a fabulous and memorable party.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Something for the Girls

Pink Lady

1 oz. gin

1/2 oz. applejack

White of one egg

Juice of 1/2 lime

Couple dashes of Grenadine, strawberry syrup or raspberry syrup Shake vigorously with cracked ice. Strain. Sprig of mint optional decoration.

Something for the Boys

Brainstorm

1/4 French Vermouth

1/4 benedictine

1/2 best rye whiskey

Stir well with ice and float orange peel on top.

Beer Cheese Cake

1 pound cream cheese

4 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 cup sugar

2 tbsp. flour

3 ounces currants - raisins

1 cup beer

grated rind of 1 lemon

Rub the cheese through a sieve - add the eggs, sugar and other ingredients. Line an 8 x 3 pan with ordinary pie dough. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan and bake in a medium hot oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Excerpted from Esquire's Handbook For Hosts. Copyright (c) 1999. Reprinted with permission by BD&L.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579120431
• ISBN 13: 9781579120436
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288