What's a Hostess to Do? : 313 Ideas and Inspirations for Effortless Entertaining - Susan Spungen

What's a Hostess to Do?

313 Ideas and Inspirations for Effortless Entertaining

By: Susan Spungen

Paperback | 2 April 2013 | Edition Number 1

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Entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything readers need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy - whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration.

It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every aspect of entertaining. The tips are time-saving (Ten Great Assembled Desserts), money-saving (In Praise of Cheap Wine), energy-saving (Ten Jobs to Delegate), and face-saving (How to Handle Uninvited Guests), plus there are 98 recipes to make entertaining easier than ever before.

With helpful illustrations and full-colour photographs, What's a Hostess to Do? is a stylish and instructive guide filled with expert advice from a party-throwing pro.

About the Author

Susan Spungen is a celebrated cook, food stylist, recipe developer, and author. She was the founding food editor and editorial director for food at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from its launch until 2003, and is now a contributing editor at More magazine. Her work as a culinary consultant and food stylist can be seen in many feature films, including Julie & Julia; Eat, Pray, Love; and the forthcoming Labor Day.

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