Beautiful ideas to transform your table in stunning and original ways, from modern minimalism to ethnic African. It presents achievable, practical ideas that are quick, easy to do and inexpensive. It includes 20 stunning themed settings to create yourself and includes more than 380 gorgeous photographs by Polly Wreford. This gloriously sumptuous book will show you how to …
The Collected Tabletop: Inspirations for Creative Entertaining
Creating a tablescape is much like designing a room. From an intimate martini party to a Thanksgiving extravaganza, Kathryn Greeley shows how to create easy, fun, and breathtaking tabletop designs that will make any occasion memorable, using your existing or new collections. Chock-full of inspired ideas for hosting high-end theme parties, The Collected Tabletop includes …
The most complete, up-to-date guide available to starting and running an off-premise catering business For nearly two decades, Off-Premise Catering Management has been the trusted resource professional and aspiring caterers turn to for guidance on setting up and managing a successful off-premise catering business. This comprehensive reference covers every aspect of the caterer’s job, from menu planning, …
Fireside Feasts and Snow Day Treats: Indulgent comfort food recipes for winter eating
When the weather turns cold, what could be better than sitting by the fire and enjoying home-cooked food with family and friends. From comforting casseroles and bakes to seasonal snacks and warming drinks – this is the ideal cook’s companion for the winter months. Make the most of being holed up indoors and prepare some warming Snow Day …
Former fashion designer Carolyne Roehm is renowned for combining a keen appreciation of beauty with practical know-how. Now, with this gorgeously illustrated guide, readers can go behind the scenes of her memorable parties, learn her entertaining secrets, and visit the glamorous homes where she has dazzled her prominent guests. Imparting fresh ideas and inspiration for knockout events on …
The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion
Use The Simple Art of Napkin Folding to duplicate those beautiful napkin folds you’ve admired at elegant restaurants and memorable events. It’s easy with Linda Hetzer’s detailed step-by-step directions and illustrations. Using cloth or paper napkins, create standing triangular-shaped folds (the “Tavern”) for dinner parties. A few accordion pleats transforms a piece of cloth into the “Poinsettia.” Need festive …
France’s foremost interior designer showcases his signature table settings designed to brighten any occasion. Internationally acclaimed interior designer Alberto Pinto sets the paradigm for creating the perfect setting for entertaining, from large events to intimate, informal ones. Here, he explores the complete spectrum of stylish table settings. Pinto has designed table settings for every type of occasion, from …
How do you throw a party without stressing out? Plan ahead and do-ahead. This entertaining guide from Diane Phillips, the Diva of Do-Ahead, with help you get out of the kitchen and into your own party. She presents nearly 500 recipes that can all be made ahead of time–some days and even weeks–that taste delicious, and are designed …
Foodservice Manual for Health Care Institutions (J-B AHA Press)
The thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of Foodservice Manual for Health Care Institutions offers a review of the management and operation of health care foodservice departments. This edition of the book—which has become the standard in the field of institutional and health care foodservice—contains the most current data on the successful management of daily operations and includes …
This series of fifteen books – The Food Service Professional Guide TO Series from the editors of the Food Service Professional magazine are the best and most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train …