The Nervous Hostess Cookbook: The Comforting Companion to Worry-Free Entertaining

By Ursula Bacon

More than a resource for entertaining, this book is an "attitude in print" that emphasizes good conversation as an important ingredient in an evening with guests. No other cookbook makes entertaining... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885221096
• ISBN13: 9781885221094
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Bookpartners
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An Entertaining Book on Entertaining!

This book offers the reader a humorous but sensible view on the art of easy entertaining. It is obvious that the numerous tips given have worked for the author and will indeed work for the reader. Simple ideas are given for table arrangements and decorations that are inexpensive yet attractive. Organizational tips are given on what to do each day before a party is given. Complete lists are offered as to what a stocked pantry should always contain. Ideas for what to keep in the freezer are also advised so one can always be ready for drop-in guests. Numerous recipes are available with ideas on how to incorporate them into an entire menu plan. The book also reveals the author's personality and background through the humorous anecdotes that are interspersed throughout this easily read book. The author's goal of taking the worry out of entertaining is achieved.