Cocktail Parties For Dummies

Throw cocktail parties that are sure to be a hit every time Anyone can throw a cocktail party, and this simple guide shows you how. Discover everything you need to know to ensure your party is a complete success — from party organization to food and drinks. Open the book and find: Tips on who and how many to invite Strategies for reducing your stress on the day of the party Advice on stocking your bar Six tasty recipes to get you started

Expert author and party planner Jaymz Bee provides even the novice party thrower with tips for preparing a guest list, establishing a dress code, creating a festive atmosphere and serving great food and beverage. Readers will also benefit from sound advice for gracefully handling party crashers and drawing the evening to a close with style. Cartoon illustrations.

The proprietors of Aqua Vitae, dubbed "LA's sexiest cocktail caterers" by "Los Angeles Magazine, " present the ultimate guide to throwing memorable parties. This inspirational guide suggests 14 themed gatherings paired with winning recipes for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres--all captured in stylish color photography. 90 recipes. 100 color photos.

Stir up a little fun with friends—have a cocktail party! It couldn’t be easier with The Everything Cocktail Parties and Drinks Book. Loaded with 200 luscious libations and 100 unforgettable finger and buffet-style foods, this ultimate cocktail companion shows you how to create tantalizing concoctions and cook up tasty treats to satisfy your guests! Complete with sections on smart shopping, choosing entertainment and ice breakers, and food presentation, you'll also find tips for matching cocktails with appetizers to make the perfect combo! Features recipes for: Martinis, such as Melontini, Caramel Appletini, White Chocolatini Tropical Drinks, such as Watermelon Tidal Wave, Blue Hawaiian Punch, Bermuda Triangle Tea Seasonal Drinks, such as Sparkling New Year Cheer, Sensational Summer Slushies, Autumn in New York Appetizing snacks like Herbed Cheese Artichokes, Dandy Brandy Swiss Fondue, Bowtie King Crab Salad, Mushroom Chicken Cacciatore Plus! Recipes for classic favorites, non-alcoholic mocktails, a flavor guide, and tons more food! Packed with ideas to jumpstart your imagination, The Everything Cocktail Parties and Drinks Book serves up myriad options for drinks and dishes you can mix and match—making yours the cocktail party no one will forget!

Jacket subtitle: Inspired recipes and party ideas for entertaining with friends.

1,000 + recipes and great party tips Get the latest bar buzz on how to host, mix, shake, pour, and more Want to concoct the perfect cocktail? From today's popular Mojitos and Martinis to classics like Manhattans and Margaritas, you'll be able to sip and entertain with a special twist. Get the scoop on everything from liquors, wine, and beer to Scotch, tequila, the latest tools of the trade, and more. Discover how to: Stock a bar Mix exotic specialties and hot toddies Experiment with new flavored rums, vodkas, and cordials Garnish and serve drinks like a master mixologist Cure hangovers and hiccups

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THROWING THE PERFECT PARTY—FROM ONE OF TODAY’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER CATERERS. When A-listers want to host a standout event, they call New York caterer Mary Giuliani. Her motto? Eat. Drink. Play. Recover. She prefers a “simple yet special” approach to entertaining but still manages to make the ordinary extraordinary. Now Mary is sharing all her secrets, along with tried-and-true planning tips, inventive menus, whimsical recipes, and delicious stories—everything you need to know to get your ducks in a row—and your pigs in their blankets!—to stage the perfect party for a range of special occasions, including • New Year’s Eve: Banana Pancake Bites, Mini Kale and Fontina Breakfast Pies, and Champagne Jell-O • Game Day: MACO (Mac and Cheese Taco) with Guacamole, Banoffee Cream Pie in a Mug, and Beergaritas • Awards Season: Chicken Satay, Edamame Dumplings, and Easiest Champagne Drink Ever • Cinco de Mayo: Spicy Pigs, Sweet Quesadilla Bites, and Grapefruit-Jalapeño Margaritas • Thanksgiving: Turkey with Cranberry on Mini Pumpkin Muffins, Mashed Potato Popovers with Mozzarella, and Tipsy Turkey Martinis • Christmas: Mini Grilled Cheese with Fontina and OTTO Black Truffle Honey, Baked Italian Mini Doughnuts, and Italian Eggnog Each party theme comes with a festive Snacktivity that turns your favorite foods and toppings into an eye-popping set piece (think frittata bar, soup-sipping station, DIY grilled cheese party). Mary also offers up Big Stories to get the conversation flowing, a Party Calculator to plan how much to buy and prep per guest, and advice for stocking your Party Closet so you can quickly turn a casual drop-by into a fabulous time. Whether you host get-togethers once a week or once a year, this handy guide has all you need to eat, drink, and be, well, Mary. Praise for Mary Giuliani and The Cocktail Party “All-encompassing but never fussy, clever but never pretentious, Mary’s approach to food and entertaining is warm and familiar without ever sacrificing on quality and sophistication.”—Ariel Foxman, editorial director, InStyle “Mary pulls it all together with effortless panache, and all I can ever remember the next day—besides the fact that I drank too much—is how delicious everything was and how much fun I had.”—Jonathan Van Meter, author and contributing editor, Vogue and New York

From small dinner parties to big-time shindigs, Entertaining For Dummies shows you how to impress and pamper your guests no matter what the occasion. It’s full of fresh, creative ideas and proven tips for creating an unforgettable experience — at your daughter’s sweet sixteen birthday party, a fancy dinner in honor of your boss, or any other get-together. Whether you’re a homemaker in need of creative ideas for your next big party, or a busy professional who needs to impress the boss without spending a bundle, Entertaining For Dummies covers all the bases — from planning, to decorating, to cooking, to hosting. Regardless of the size of the event or its purpose, you’ll find helpful tips on these topics and more: Planning large or small events Designing distinctive invitations and a balanced menu Creating a comfortable atmosphere in any space Making your guests feel welcome Hosting a business gathering in your home Treating the family to special events like picnics, birthday parties, and Sunday dinners Hosting theme events like costume parties Renowned entertaining speaker Suzanne Williamson offers all the expert advice you need to make every event a success — from black-tie parties to backyard barbecues. She’ll give you all the tools and tips you need to get organized and get your party off the ground. Whether you’re entertaining for a dozen or a thousand, you’ll find everything you need right here: Organize a last-minute party Use your imagination to create a unique atmosphere Drinks—from cocktails to coffee Table settings and food presentation Hire a disc jockey or band Cope with accidents, emergencies, and unplanned occurrences Entertain during the holidays Parties for children from tots to teens Entertain for business associates or government officials Solutions for common cooking disasters If you want step-by-step help on getting your party off the ground, or just a reliable reference for trouble-shooting those unforeseen emergencies, Entertaining For Dummies is the only book you need. It’s full of creative ideas that making throwing your next party a blast — and a breeze.

A collection of short stories which features stories such as "The Changeling" and "Waiting for the Earthquake", this book also includes "A Thousand Paces Along the Via Dolorosa". The author's previous books include "Dying Inside" and "The Time Hoppers".