The Entertaining Touch: Recipes and Inspiration for Every Occasion (From Southern Lady Magazine)

By Andrea Fanning

Book Overview

Inviting settings, sparkling conversations, mouthwatering dishes, satisfied smiles- that's what entertaining is all about. There's just something special about gathering around a table. The flowers chosen, the food served, the friends invited all come together in the most delightful of ways to shape a special occasion. From festive place cards to signature cocktails, personal touches can transform an ordinary dinner into a spectacular experience. Thoughtful gestures and attention to detail-along with delicious dishes and delectable desserts are the keys to hosting a successful party, one that guests will gladly cherish long after the last cup of coffee is served. Such a treasured time is what we as hostesses aspire to create with each and every event we plan. The editors of Southern Lady magazine have now made this goal attainable with the gift of The Entertaining Touch. A valued and reliable resource for entertaining in the gracious Southern way, Southern Lady combines hundreds of clever decorating ideas and entertaining tips with incredibly appetizing and creative recipes to make one indispensable volume that is destined to become your trusted party-planning companion. From invitations to fond farewells and everything in-between, The Entertaining Touch will guide you through the art of hosting a gracious gathering. Party themes, decorating schemes, timesaving tricks -you'll find all this and more in these beautiful pages. You will discover the answers to etiquette questions, learn the secrets to show-stopping napkin folding, and with more than 100 tasty, easy-to-make recipes to choose from, you're sure to add some new dishes to vour list of favorites. Best of all, this book invites you to step away from the ordinary and enter a world of pure enchantment. Casual painting parties for close companions, whimsical fairytale birthdays for little ones, elegant dinners for guests of honor every page is filled with the inspiration to help you stage unforgettable celebrations of your own.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978548957
• ISBN13: 9780978548957
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Hoffman Media, LLC
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.2" x 11.5"