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10/27/2012

Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation Review

Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation
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I cannot say enough good things about this cookbook! Rebecca has created a series of wonderful recipes which are not only easy to prepare but absolutely delicious. Her menus for entertaining include a timeline for shopping, preparing the food, etc., which make this a wonderful guide to entertaining for young adults. This is a must have for all southern households!

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Thanks to Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation, you no longer have to be raised in the South to entertain your guests with the hospitality of a Southerner. Designed for her own generation's needs, this creative book on entertaining is packed with tips and hints for easier cooking, and timelines to simplify the process of entertaining. In short, it's about how to host parties with less stress while serving food as good as grandmother used to make. Unlike most books on entertaining, the chapters are organized by the time of day in which a party is scheduled. The recipes are easy enough for the novice cook, and timelines are included to make sure that all of the food will be ready at the appropriate time. Each step is listed by the exact time of day at which it should be done, even when to run the dishwasher. The chapters all contain three or four party themes, each with recipes, serving piece suggestions, detailed timelines, and grocery lists. Some recipes even list lighter ingredients that can be substituted for high-fat ones without compromising taste. Each menu also includes wine suggestions to lessen the stress of choosing wine, even suggesting which glass to use and what to do if the host doesnt have enough wine glasses. Because so many young adults lead busy lives, the menus also include shortcuts in case there isn't enough time to make the entire menu from scratch. One of the most helpful features of Rebecca Langs Southern Entertaining for a New Generation is that the book provides serving suggestions for younger cooks who don't yet own all the serving pieces they need. "There is no reason not to host a party because you dont have enough china," she insists. "You can still have a great time by using some of the fun, creative suggestions in this book."

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8/07/2012

Entertaining with Friends Cookbook Review

Entertaining with Friends Cookbook
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I have bought this book and cooked many of the recipes,,,The desserts are especially wonderful. I absoutly loved the colorful pictures and the history of Children's Hospital. I have given this book as a gift to a least a dozen people, and they have all loved it.You will not be disappointed!!! I also read that all the money goes to the Children's Fund at the Children's Hospital..., just another reason to own this perfect cookbook.

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6/20/2012

Fast & Fabulous Party Foods and Appetizers (Best of the Best) (Best of the Best Cookbook) Review

Fast and Fabulous Party Foods and Appetizers (Best of the Best) (Best of the Best Cookbook)
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This book contains hundreds of good party and appetizer ideas. I love how it has pre-planned menus for baby showers, birthdays, superbowl, ect. Great recipe book for the price. The only thing I would add is color photos of some of the dishes.

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Editors Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have assembled a dazzling collection of party foods and appetizers in this fabulous new cookbook! From Crunchy Munchies and Big Dippers to Garden Goodies and Sweet Pick Ups, there are over 400 tasteful treats that will delight guests at your next party, or add sparkle to a pre-dinner snack for a small gathering of friends and family. These are recipes that are easy and fun to prepare, a sensation to enjoy, and provide the extra bonus of exuberant praise for the host who served them. The cookbook also includes: *24 party menus for a variety of party possibilities-bridal luncheon, deck or pool party, Super Bowl, etc.. *Hundreds of hints and suggestions for enhancing the recipes and their presentation *Special section on Quick Fixes (recipes that can be prepared in minutes) and Fun Foods (recipes that add a fun and playful treat to an occasion, like Meatball Penguins and Funny Face Muffins)

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6/17/2012

Lulu Powers Food to Flowers: Simple, Stylish Food for Easy Entertaining Review

Lulu Powers Food to Flowers: Simple, Stylish Food for Easy Entertaining
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After throwing a successful get together this afternoon, I just had to write a review! I hosted my book club for lunch and made the Mini Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes, Spinach & Asiago Cheese Sandwiches (kind of like mini grilled cheeses -I added prosciutto to mine) and the Grilled Citrus Chicken and Brown Rice Salad and I couldn't believe how much my hard-to-impress girlfriends just raved about the food -everything was so flavorful and yummy and was beyond simple to make. I bought the book after seeing Lulu on the Today show and I'm so happy that I did -she has lots of great ideas that are so simple to execute but your guests will think you were slaving away all day. Her style is really approachable and I really like that she encourages you to use what you have and make every recipe your own -it's not about being perfect like Martha, it's about being able to have memorable moments with your guests. Lulu has lots of stories about her family and friends in the book and reading it makes you feel like she's one of your girlfriends letting you in on the secrets of being an excellent host. The book is full of beautifully styled photographs and many clever tips -I love her suggestion of making your own specialty ice cubes with fresh fruit and herbs on page 79 -something so simple makes even basic sparkling water feel special. I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed this cookbook so far and I just can't wait to try some of the other recipes! This is definitely going to be my go-to gift for Mother's Day, birthdays and engagements. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed!!

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