When Tim Laird travels across the country and around the globe teaching classes and seminars on entertaining, the question he is most often asked is, "Why don't you have a book on entertaining?" Well, finally, here it is—Tim's lavishly illustrated, easy-to-follow guide to hosting 17 different entertainment occasions throughout the year:
Tapas Night • Fondue • The Big Game • Valentine's Day • St. Patrick's Day • Game Night • Derby Party • Brunch • Pizza Party • Fourth of July • Party-to-Go • Tailgating • Wine & Cheese Party • Steakhouse at Home • Thanksgiving • Holiday • New Year's Eve
That's Entertaining! contains over 300 pages of Tim Laird's tantalizing menus and creative cocktails, sumptuously showcased through the eyes of one of America's most widely acclaimed photographers, Dan Dry.
Tim shares with readers his imaginative ideas for creating simple yet show-stopping occasions that can wow guests and make even beginners look like seasoned hosts.
Whether you are hosting a family Thanksgiving or a Big Game Party, celebrating the Fourth of July or St. Patrick's Day, planning an intimate party for two or a Tapas Night for twenty, Tim's simple secrets for creating memory-making occasions make entertaining with flair look so easy that you will be inspired to invite your friends over for a fun, festive event.
Believing that hosts should have as much fun at their parties as their guests and that "Entertaining should never be intimidating," Tim guides us step-by-step through each occasion in the book, providing timelines to follow along the way: How to choose a theme; How to develop a menu; How to create a grocery list; How to shop for supplies; and How to present and execute each event like a pro.
Tim's complete and easy guide to hosting simple but spectacular events throughout the year is just what every host needs to get inspired, get organized and to feel confident about entertaining at home.
Now, That's Entertaining!
About the Author:
TIM LAIRD – America's C.E.O. (Chief Entertaining Officer) – is an authority on wines and spirits with more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. A connoisseur of fine wines, spirits and champagnes, Tim is also a gourmet chef and a master at entertaining and execution. He makes hundreds of appearances every year on radio and television programs and has appeared on The Today Show, The CBS Early Show, The Tonight Show, and the CNBC and FOX networks. Tim also hosts two weekly television shows in his home-state of Kentucky—Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs and Secrets of Louisville Chefs Live—and he is a featured columnist for Louisville's Food & Dining magazine.
In his role as Chief Entertaining Officer of Brown-Forman, a major producer of fine wines and spirits in Louisville, Kentucky, Tim enjoys teaching audiences around the world how to make entertaining fun and easy, and how to make delicious cocktails.
Tim has had a love for entertaining ever since he was a child. He and his wife Lori host over 50 parties a year and enjoy gathering friends and family to share good food, festive drinks and great conversation.
