Town & Country Elegant Entertaining - Softcover

Maroukian, Francine; Town & Country

9781588164308: Town & Country Elegant Entertaining

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1588164306 ISBN 13: 9781588164308

Publisher: Hearst, 2004

Town & Country sets the standard for gracious living, and this most elegant guide to entertaining shows how to make any occasion unforgettable. Each stunning photo is an inspiration: every table looks beautiful, every dish delicious, every decoration exquisite. Whether the plans include a formal dinner, relaxed buffet, cocktail party, open house, or outdoor event, these ideas plus loving, careful planning will ensure success. Here are basic guidelines for being a good host and advice on finding the approach that’s right for you and appropriate to the celebration. Inside stories from those renowned for their entertaining abilities reveal how they make people feel comfortable and get them to mingle, how they handle the cooking and decorating, and how they stay cool and collected through it all.
The author lives in Philidelphia, PA.

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From Publishers Weekly:

In this guide to graceful entertaining, Maroukian, a former chef and caterer, steers readers through the intricate details of formal, semiformal and informal dining. Depending on one's style, goals and resources, she recommends appropriate venues, staff and decorative arrangements; she also suggests cuisines to suit different parties. She draws on the expertise and experience of entertainers and partygoers, many of whom offer advice on how to best enjoy being a guest at a function. David Brown, producer of Jaws and Driving Miss Daisy, tells guests to "arrive late. Cocktail parties are so crowded, who will know? As far as the host is concerned, you've been there all evening." Memphis hostess Jean Price recommends bringing a party to a close by passing around cookies and tarts. To her, this indicates to guests that "it's time to think about leaving." Nearly every page of this inclusive and informative book is graced with a picture, either of an event in progress, a food platter close up, decorations and set-up, or of celebrities or movie scenes relevant to entertaining. This is an informative resource for serious party planners.
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