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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Etiquette & entertaining
From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Audrey Style"
comes a charming guide to Audrey Hepburn?inspired living for the
modern woman
Audrey Hepburn epitomized grace and style, not only in her
appearance but in her very essence. Whether in fashion,
relationships, her work on the screen, or for UNICEF and her home
life, there is no one more worthy of imitation.
How did she do it? "What Would Audrey Do?" is the answer: a
complete Audrey primer, with rich anecdotes and insight from the
people who knew her best, and Audrey-inspired lessons in
loveliness, including:
- Dating advice from the woman who enjoyed romances with John F.
Kennedy, William Holden, and Albert Finney
- What made her an icon, and how to apply her style choices to
twenty-first-century clothes, makeup, and accessories
- Raising children, trying to raise husbands, and making home life
balanced in every way
- How to travel, what to pack, and maintaining your cool on the
road
- Using renown (long before Angelina and Bono got all the press)
to help others around the world
- Insight into her rich interior life and the discipline,
intelligence, and generosity that made her so compelling
In an era fraught with selfishness, flamboyance, and sensational
headlines, Audrey as a role model is precisely what the world
needs.
TikTok sensation and beloved home cook Nadia Caterina Munno, a.k.a.
The Pasta Queen, presents a cookbook featuring the signature pasta
tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions-and
just as gorgeous as you are. In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok
star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno-a.k.a. The
Pasta Queen-Nadia is opening the recipe box from her online
trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In
this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking
techniques, and the tales behind Italy's most famous dishes (some
true, some not-so-true), Nadia will guide you through the process
of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a
dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether
it's her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or dish that's
entirely Nadia's-like her famous Assassin's Spaghetti-The Pasta
Queen's recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs.
Featuring a colourful tour of Italy through stunning photographs
and celebratory tales of the country's rich culinary heritage,
along with stories about Nadia's own life and family, The Pasta
Queen is a cookbook that will warm your heart, soothe your soul,
and spice up your life. And best of all? It's just gorgeous.
A mouthwatering collection of recipes for small bites and
fingerfood - ideal for serving at parties or any social gathering,
large or small. Ideas for fresh light bites for summer entertaining
include Smoked Aubergine Puree with Feta Cheese and Pomegranate in
Chicory Boats; Ceviche of Seabass with Avocado and Chipotle
Dressing; and Grilled Peach, Mozzarella and Parma Ham Bites. Warmly
spiced Asian-style canapes, ideal for cocktail parties, include
Seared Beef Tataki Spoons with Miso Sauce and Spring Onions and
Laksa Marinated Prawn Skewers. Ideas for festive gatherings include
Stilton with Red Wine Poached Pear on Walnut Toast; Smoked Salmon,
Cream Cheese, Watercress and Beet Rolls; Glazed Baked Chestnuts
Wrapped in Bacon; and Persian Sausage Rolls with Pistachios. For
those with a sweet tooth there are Rose and Raspberry Profiteroles,
Cocoa Nib and Salted Caramel Brownies, and Mini Donut Balls on
Coffee Shots.
An edition of Caxton's delightful Book of Curtesye, originally
"printed at Westminster about 1477-8 A.D." As well as the usual
instructions on good manners and behaviour (Lose not your gyrdel /
sittyng at your mete - Don't undo your girdle at the table), this
guide includes a charming and clearly heartfelt section advising
which poets should be read, with Chaucer, Lydgate, Gower and
Occleve being judged the finest and most important.
Did you know that the average person buys nearly 50 gifts each
year--and that finding the perfect present is a quandary most
gift-buyers face with each gift-giving occasion they celebrate?
Well, here's the solution they've been seeking: "Gifts Anytime: How
to Find the Perfect Present for Any Occasion." This new book offers
down-to-earth gift-giving ideas and etiquette for all
occasions--from weddings to anniversaries, business situations to
birthdays and more. It also teaches readers how to gather gift
intelligence about family and friends, and how to write thank-you
notes from the heart.
Bestselling cookbook shares the secrets to easy, attractive, and
delicious spreads With 40 contemporary spreads to graze on
presented with gorgeous photography, easy recipes, and helpful tips
An inspiring resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers:
Platters and Boards is the guide to entertaining with effortless
style. Author Shelly Westerhausen shares the secrets to creating
casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and
envy). Organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are
presented with gorgeous photography, easy-to-prepare recipes,
suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation and
presentation. With recipes and presentation ideas for breakfast,
brunch, appetizer, antipasto, charcuterie, and cheese boards to
share with friends and family Makes an inspiring bridal shower,
housewarming, or hostess gift Celebrated cookbook author and food
blogger Shelly Westerhausen is the author of Vegetarian Heartland
and the founder of the blog Vegetarian Ventures Fans of Shelly
Westerhausen's other books, such as Tables & Spreads, or books
like Cook Beautiful, The Art of the Cheese Plate, InStyle Parties,
Magnolia Table, and Cravings will love Platters and Boards. A
visual cornucopia of a cookbook with 40 contemporary arrangements
presented with gorgeous photography, easy recipes, and helpful tips
including: Tips on portioning Guides to picking surfaces and
vessels Recommendations for pairing complementary textures and
flavors A handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of
occasions from holiday parties to baby showers
Babs knows that food traditions are at the heart of every season,
and in Celebrate with Babs, she invites you into her own. With
seasonal menus and time-tested recipes, this book bestows the key
for elevating all of life's festivities into memorable occasions.
Start new traditions now, and they will surely be enjoyed for
generations to come. With recipes for New Year's Day festivities,
birthday celebrations, summer barbecues, and everything in between,
you will know exactly what to serve! Your adopted grandmother
Barbara Costello, a.k.a. Babs, who has taken the nation by storm
with her enthusiastic attitude and practical recipes, has collected
hundreds of recipes over the decades, and has curated the top 100
recipes for your family occasions. The stories of these recipes
will tug at your heartstrings, the recipes will delight your taste
buds, and the cookbook will insert itself at the centre of all of
your family and friend gatherings for generations. Get cooking with
Babs this Mother's Day!
This elegant cookbook captures the essence of teatime at Downton
Abbey with classic recipes for sweets and savories, etiquette
notes, tea service knowhow, and lavish imagery to recreate this
British tradition. Afternoon tea is a revered and treasured English
tradition--and no one knows better how to prepare and enjoy a
proper tea than the residents of Downton Abbey. With this alluring
and vibrant cookbook, fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike
can stage every stylish element of this cultural staple of British
society at home. Spanning sweet and savory classics--like
Battenberg Cake, Bakewell Tart, toffee puddings, cream scones, and
tea sandwiches--the recipes capture the quintessential delicacies
of the time, and the proper way to serve them. This charming
cookbook also features a detailed narrative history and extols the
proper decorum for teatime service, from tea gowns and tearooms to
preparing and serving tea. Gorgeous food photographs, lifestyle
stills from the television series and recent movie, and character
quotes bring the characters of Downton Abbey--and this rich
tradition--to life in contemporary times.
Oaxaca authors Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral are back with the
first major cookbook about how to create asada-Mexican-style
grilled meat-at home In millions of backyards across Southern
California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great
music, cold drinks, good times, and community-all centered around
the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and
spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of asada is a cloud of joy
that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. With Asada: The Art of
Mexican-Style Grilling, Mexican food authorities and the authors of
Oaxaca, Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral, are back with more than 100
recipes that show you how to prepare the right dishes and drinks
for your next carne asada gathering. Asada will both guide you in
crafting mouthwatering food and inspire the right laidback
atmosphere. Everyone says they love a spicy margarita and asada
tacos, but very few understand the culture that informs these
flavors. Divided into the eight crucial elements of any carne
asada: botanas (appetizers), carnes (meats), mariscos (seafood),
side dishes and vegetables, salsas, aguas frescas, cocktails, and
dessert, Asada walks you through every step. From Lopez's secret
"michelada marinade" to game-changing salsas that will elevate any
grilled meat, this cookbook is the ultimate guide to making and
beginning to understand the magic of asada.
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