The Hassle-free Host - Hardcover

Lowell, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1400047269 ISBN 13: 9781400047260

Verlag: Random House Value Publications, 2005

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Book by Lowell Christopher

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The decorating and style guru shares his own innovative approach to cooking and entertaining with helpful advice and how-to instructions for creating the perfect party for any occasion, with thirteen themed "tablescapes," accompanied by matching menus, shopping tips, and easy-to-make recipes for dazzling party dishes. 40,000 first printing.

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For would-be hosts and hostesses, entertainer extraordinaire Christopher Lowell shares his secret for unforgettable parties: the perfect marriage of sumptuous, quickly prepared food and festive decor. Using experience culled from his eclectic career as an entertainer, which has included stints in theater, the art world, and classical music, in addition to his critically acclaimed interior design and lifestyle television programs, Christopher Lowell shows anyone how to turn an impromptu get-together, a cozy dinner, or a wedding reception into an absolutely fabulous soirée. With detailed how-to instructions for creating dramatic tablescapes and recipes for super-simple and tasty meals, Christopher Lowell channels his you-can-do-it approach to party planning.

Peppered throughout the book, invaluable entertaining tips and essential shortcuts transform even the most harried person into a party-planning savant. By creating a simple tablescape such as Asian Zen Squared or Crystal Blue Persuasion, you can turn an ordinary meal of Chinese takeout into an extraordinary evening. Christopher Lowell, the Hassle-Free Host is brimming with countless ideas to turn common household objects into sensational party props. For more ambitious hosts who dare to dabble in the kitchen, dozens of delicious recipes, including Chilled Avocado Soup, Grilled Beef Salad, and Frozen Key Lim Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust are perfect for the fussiest guests and are organized into convenient menu options. Made from mostly on-hand ingredients and time-saving convenience foods, the recipes are fast, adaptable for any number of guests, and completely foolproof. Mix and match them with any of the tablescapes, for any kind of party, in any room of the home, for an endless number of combinations.

Christopher Lowell’s expert advice will keep even the most hesitant host hassle-free and make any party fun, relaxing, and festive, no matter what the occasion.

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• Verlag: Random House Value Publications
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1400047269
• ISBN 13: 9781400047260
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176