Fresh, artistic and cheeky designs for a new generation of creative florists.

Bold, modern and more than a little bit cheeky, Flower Porn ditches the traditional floral bouquets for designer arrangements that you can recreate at home. Kai Kaimins, founder of East London florist My Lady Garden, shows you how to fill your home or office with eye-catching, Instagram-worthy arrangements. By following her flower recipes, you'll unlock the secrets of colour theory and get up close and personal with a huge array of blooms, season by season.

Complete with an essential chapter on floristry techniques, this book will show you how to choose the best flowers for each arrangement, and prepare each stem to make sure that your bold creations will last.

Float into the pages of this flirty flower book to explore:

• Four chapters of flower arrangements are arranged by season, with each project presented as a recipe, complete with a food-related heading
• A preliminary chapter will cover the key techniques and processes readers will need to create each flower recipe
• vivid photography and modern layouts that capture Kai's style and the My Lady Garden aesthetic.

There's nothing quite like a bouquet of flowers, and there is absolutely nothing at all like the bouquets, arrangements and stunning displays in Flower Porn to bring beauty to a room. A must-have addition to the library of every flower-arranger - whether you're discovering the art form for the first time, or already a professional florist looking for new ideas for the business, Flower Porn has something for everyone to love.

This title helps you create a Christmas feast to remember from elegant appetizers to sumptuous desserts. It features family classics as well as great new ideas for seasonal entertaining. You can enjoy traditional dishes such as Roast Turkey, Brussels Sprouts & Chestnuts, or Christmas Pudding, or ring the changes with Stilton Tartlets, Roast Goose with Caramelized Apples, or Ginger Trifle. It contains a useful countdown to Christmas chart to ensure perfect timing on the day. It features 100 photographs that include helpful step-by-step shots. Christmas is a time for celebrations, entertaining family and friends, and sharing the best of festive cheer with them. This book will help make whipping up the food as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, with tips for what to prepare in the weeks before the big day. It includes advice on roasting a turkey, including timing charts and step-by-step techniques for carving the bird. There are 30 recipes that cover all the festive essentials, from Roast Potatoes to Mince Pies. Easy-to-follow method text and inspiring photographs make it easy to achieve perfect results that will impress your family this Christmas and for many years to come.

The only serious competitor to Emily Post as etiquette maven to America between the wars, LILLIAN EICHLER WATSON (b. 1902) was a 19-year-old copywriter for the book publisher Doubleday when she was commissioned to rewrite the outdated Encyclopedia of Etiquette by Emily Holt. This is the guide to good manners she produced in 1921, mining her own experience as a social misfit and would-be social climber, and it was a huge hit with those aspiring to a grander station. Volume II covers: [ how to address servants [ correct dress for the butler [ use of the napkin [ evolution of the afternoon tea [ the man at the garden party [ yachting parties for bachelors [ musicales and private theatricals [ when the lady is asked to dance [ some important rules about golf [ the charm of correct speech [ the eccentric dresser [ poise in public [ and much more.

THIS EDITION OF TABOO TABLE IS NOT SPIRAL BOUND. Beachbum Berry uncovers the forgotten secret food recipes from Polynesian restaurants of days gone by. Beachbum Berry's Taboo Table is a cookbook done in a style similar to the author's two drink recipe books, Beachbum Berry's Grog Log and Beachbum Berry's Intoxica. Taboo Table features famous "lost" and exotic recipes (most ironically created in the USA) for appetizers, entrees and desserts. There is also a fascinating and informative history of tiki cuisine from the first Polynesian settlers to the last remaining Polynesian restaurants. Vintage menu art as well as new, tiki-inspired artwork dot every page, making Taboo Table a must-have for people looking for a nostalgic trip into a lost part of exotica. By Midwest Book Review Beachbum Berry's Taboo Table: Tiki Cuisine From Polynesian Restaurants Of Yore is a unique collection of South Sea themed vintage recipes that is enhanced with an informed and informative history of tiki cuisine from the first Polynesian setters to the last remaining Polynesian restaurants. From Crab Rangoon; Shrimp Luau; Chicken of the Gods; and Javanese Lamb Sate; to Shellfish Polynesian; Pitcairn Salad; Mai Tai Pie; and Molokai Mule, this compendium of dishes and drinks is a welcome and recommended, spiral bound and celebratory addition to any multi-cultural kitchen cookbook collection.

'n Kinderpartytjie behels meer as net koekbak en ballonne opblaas en vir vele ma's is die blote gedagte aan die reelings en voorbereiding vir die partytjie vreesaanjaend. Partytjies is pret 4 bied hope inspirasie en instruksies vir koeke, uitnodigings, geskenksakkies, soet en sout eetgoed en die heerlikste drinkgoed – daar is iets vir elke smaak, ouderdom, en begroting. En ingeval jy nog voorstelle vir die spesiale verjaardagkoek soek, of die tyd vir die voorbereidings raak min, is daar 'n hoofstuk met resepte vir vinnige en maklike verjaardagkoeke. Bied trefferpartytjies aan met die hulp van twee inspirasionele kenners wat jare se ervaring hier deel.

Isa Moskowitz is the vegan punk rock version of Ina Garten: a cook and lifestyle idol for a growing population. This is Isa's highly anticipated holiday cookbook--a book about entertaining that actually entertains. Here, she shows how make hosting all kinds of gatherings a breeze, with 150 mouthwatering new recipes designed to please any palate and fit any celebration, even when guests are picky, allergic, or carnivorous. You'll find menus for any situation (from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Cinco de Mayo and the Super Bowl) and a wealth of crowd-pleasing recipes like Buffalo Cauliflower, Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup, Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Almond Crusted French Toast, Irish Creme Whoopie Pies, and more. With advice on everything from holiday parties to casual get-togethers like BBQs and brunch, The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook is an accessible and fun breath of fresh air that can improve any and every celebration

How to face the big occasion with confidence and carry it off with style. So you will be 'saying a few words' on the Big Day. The problem is, we don't get much practice, do we? That's why this practical book will prove so useful to you. Whether you are the best man, the bridegroom, the father of the bride, or other speaker, you will find all the tips and advice you need to prepare and deliver a brilliant, unique and memorable speech that even the most seasoned public speaker would be proud of! Now in its fully revised and updated 7th edition. Contents: Preface; 1. Etiquette and all that; 2. Preparing a great speech; 3. Getting mentally prepared; 4. Rehearsing and delivering your speech; 5. Making the father of the bride's speech; 6. Making the bridegroom's speech; 7. Making the best man's speech; 8. Other speeches; Resources; Index.

Elke hoofstuk bevat resepte wat gepas is vir die seisoen, maar laat jou toe om te besluit waarvoor jy lus het. Die resepte is meestal eenvoudig en sonder fieterjasies, maar sonder om die essensie of smaak van 'n gereg prys te gee. Die titel gaan bedrywige kokke weer laat uitsien daarna om die kombuiskaste in te vaar en gaan elke dag se kookervaring weer in 'n genieting omskep. Met resepte wat oor en oor die toets van die tyd deurstaan het, gekombineer met vars, nuwe idees, bied dit 'n uitkoms vir elke ma en besige kok.

Home is where the heart ought to be. But nowadays too many of us are missing the human connection and emotional replenishment that only a rewarding home life can bestow. Designer Rosanna Bowles wants to change that. In Coming Home, she shares a year-round plan for establishing traditions-and, in the process, making memories-that will restore home to its central place in your family's life. Taking her cues from the seasons' changing moods-spring's awakening, summer's vibrancy, fall's bittersweet transition, and winter's introspection-Bowles creates a calendar of activities, rituals, and celebrations that will bring you back home in the deepest and most fulfilling sense. And because the table is where family and beloved friends most often come together, she provides more than fifty favorite recipes-for simple family meals and sumptuous holiday feasts-that deliciously express each season's character.

Complete reprint of the rare classic bestseller "BOOK OF ETIQUETTE Volume 1" originally published 1921 in New York. This is volume one of two volumes. For more vintage books about wines, cocktails, bartending and cooking feel free to take a look at: www.VintageCocktailBooks.com

In SHARE, Santos serves up the unique communal dining he has made his signature in his Lower East Side restaurants. This cookbook offers over 100 extraordinary "big platter" recipes for his creative take on old school favorites, specifically made for family-style dining, as well as small plates that are fun to serve when entertaining. From Crab Cake Corn Dogs to Spicy Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki; from Grilled Cheese Dumplings and Tomato Soup to Korean Short Rib Tacos with Classic Kimchi, SHARE is comfort food at its highest level. These scrumptious dishes will have everyone at the table reaching for seconds!

Always be on your very best behaviour and avoid those small yet utterly cringeworthy social gaffes by doing things the 'right way'. This work corrects over 40 errant actions displayed by the modern miss and mister, from loading the toilet roll incorrectly to flamboyant public sneezing. Graded in difficulty, the reader progresses through the programme at their own pace (it even explains how to accept the barrage of compliments your beautiful behaviour will attract). Every entry is gathered from international experts, supported by no-nonsense illustrations (showing the wrong and the right ways) to smooth every student of etiquette through the minefield of manners.

Two well-known writers here join forces to describe the special and traditional Catholic feast day dishes of many lands. Whereas the the variety in Christmas, New Year, and Easter observances is known, less familiar are the special foods for "Mothering Sunday," "Maundy Thursday," "Lamas Day." Few know that the origin of the veal cutlet is attributed to St. Ambrose, who thus prepared the meat he gave to the poor; that the favorite sweetmeat of St. Francis of Assisi was Frangipane; or that in Italy a cake called "Sphinx" is traditionally served on St. Joseph's Day. We learn the forgotten origin of many well-known dishes, and the family is provided with numerous recipes to restore these wonderful traditional customs. With a table of movable feasts.

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post's Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life's every situation From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th edition of Etiquette. Authored by etiquette experts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning-Emily Post's great-great grandchildren-this edition tackles classic etiquette and manners advice with an eye toward diversity and the contemporary sensibility that etiquette is defined by consideration, respect, and honesty. As our personal and professional networks grow, our lives become more intertwined. This 19th edition offers insight and wisdom with a fresh approach that directly reflects today's social landscape. Emily Post's Etiquette incorporates an even broader spectrum of issues while still addressing the traditions that Americans appreciate, including: * Weddings* Invitations* Loss, grieving, and condolences* Entertaining at home and planning celebrations* Table manners* Greetings and introductions* Social media and personal branding* Political conversations* Living with neighbors* Digital networking and job seeking* The workplace* Sports, gaming, and recreation Emily Post's Etiquette also includes advice on names and titles-including Mx.-dress codes, invitations and gift-giving, thank-you notes and common courtesies, tipping and dining out, dating, and life milestones. It is the ultimate guide for anyone concerned with civility, inclusion, and kindness. Though times change, the principles of good etiquette remain the same. Above all, manners are a sensitive awareness of the needs of others-sincerity and good intentions always matter more than knowing which fork to use. The Emily Post Institute, Inc., is one of America's most unique family businesses. In addition to authoring books, the Institute provides business etiquette seminars and e-learning courses worldwide, hosts the weekly Q&A podcast Awesome Etiquette and trains those interested in teaching Emily Post Etiquette

#1 New Release in Etiquette Life Skills for the Modern GentlemanThe modern gentleman: Being a true modern gentleman and a genuine class act is increasingly rare. It is also more important now than ever before. What worked for the Rat Pack and the Brat Pack won't work for you and truth be told, it won't work for anyone because that is old school. Manliness in the modern era is worth learning about and the dividends will pay off for a lifetime. Not only will you bring joy to all those around you, you'll be happier, too. Once you master this, you'll live the good life. Manliness, life skills, and building self esteem: No one in the world is better suited than Kelvin Davis, (we're talking really nice suits, too) to provide the ultimate guide to being a modern gentleman. A fresh voice in style, attitude, manners and body confidence or body positive for men, Kelvin is a model and major Instagram influencer who has been featured in Glamour Magazine, Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan and much more. Davis is also a leading light in the body confidence movement for men, offering empowerment and wisdom that contributes to building self esteem wisdom. In his words, "You can choose to be great; clothing has sizes but style does not." Building body confidence: Wedding etiquette and all around This book is a treasury of information covering all the bases from how to date (Hint, pulling up and waiting for her in your car is wrong, you're not freaking Uber!) to social skills to etiquette for all occasions, even including counsel on improving your character. Whether you are at a weekend wedding with your friends, courting a new lady, being a great colleague at work or becoming a dad, Notoriously Dapper provides practical information and inspiration for the modern gentleman seeking to build body positive life skills. You'll learn the life skills every modern gentleman should know, including these secrets to eternal style and class: Tie your own damn tie Be the perfect wedding guest Treat your women right, from ages 8 to 80 Get along with pretty much anybody Ask for a woman's hand in marriage First-time fatherhood The art of self-care and body con Modeling good behavior The Bro Code Live, laugh and love your life

From breakfast through brunch, lunch and dinner (with some sweet treats for dessert), the book is packed full of recipes and cooking techniques designed to help readers create their own unique American diner experience. Through several visits to America, Kenny McGovern spent time observing the traditions and treats offered by American diner outlets to customers around the clock. As well as experiencing the delicious dishes on offer, Kenny immediately became captivated by the atmosphere and community connection offered by local eateries. The value placed on the local diner cannot be overstated and their ethos is to be admired - honest cooking, delicious food and reasonable prices, accompanied by service with a smile!

Here is a straightforward and witty handbook for bright young executives and old-timers alike, as well as for those who may know how to negotiate a business deal but can't tell a salad fork from a dessert fork.

This follow-up to Julia s bestseller Julia Reed s South showcases her entertaining know-how and that of her noted chef friends and her love of New Orleans. Held in a variety of venues, from courtyards to gracious interior spaces, the gatherings menus include such dishes as grillades, grits, and seafood gumbo, and cocktails ranging from the traditional Sazerac to a Satsuma Margarita. Featured are an elegant holiday dinner, a crawfish boil, and a lunch under the live oaks. All are presented in luscious photographs and include tips on setting tables, arranging flowers, and crafting playlists to create a festive mood. Julia s introduction traces the evolution of New Orleans cuisine, from its Creole beginnings to the culinary contributions of other ethnic groups. Sidebars cover iconic watering holes and local specialties such as the po-boy and the muffuletta, as well as events ranging from Mardi Gras to raucous St. Patrick s Day. This enticing cookbook is the ultimate primer is for every party-giver and anyone interested in laissez bons temps roulez.

From awkward schoolgirl to Caterer to the Stars, Mary Giuliani weaves together a collection of hilarious memories, from professional growing pains to her long journey to motherhood, never losing her sense of humor and her love for everyone’s favorite party food, pigs in a blanket.

Mary’s utterly unremarkable childhood was everything she didn’t want: hailing from a deeply loving yet overprotective Italian family in an all-Jewish enclave on Long Island. All she wanted was to fit in (be Jewish) and become famous (specifically a cast member on Saturday Night Live). With an easy, natural storytelling sensibility, Mary shares her journey from a cosseted childhood home to the stage and finally to the party, accidentally landing what she now refers to as “the breakthrough role of a lifetime” catering to a glittery list of stars she once hoped to be part of herself.

Fresh, personal, and full of Mary’s humorous, self-deprecating, and can-do attitude against all odds, you’ll want to see where each shiny silver tray of hors d’oeuvres takes her next. You never know when the humble hot dog will be a crucial ingredient in the recipe for success, in building a business or simply making life more delicious.

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.) UNMENTIONABLE is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood, giving you detailed advice on: ~ What to wear ~ Where to relieve yourself ~ How to conceal your loathsome addiction to menstruating ~ What to expect on your wedding night ~ How to be the perfect Victorian wife ~ Why masturbating will kill you ~ And more Irresistibly charming, laugh-out-loud funny, and featuring nearly 200 images from Victorian publications, UNMENTIONABLE will inspire a whole new level of respect for Elizabeth Bennett, Scarlet O'Hara, Jane Eyre, and all of our great, great grandmothers. (And it just might leave you feeling ecstaticallygrateful to live in an age of pants, super absorbency tampons, epidurals, anti-depressants, and not-dying-of-the-syphilis-your-husband-brought-home.)