Want to throw a party but don't know where to start? Caterer Dinah Koo and stylist Janice Poon provide the ultimate guide to planning and pulling off the perfect party for every occasion. The emphasis is on food and drinks- what and how much to serve, when to prepare them and how to keep pace with your guests-but no detail of decor, music or mood is overlooked. Planning a cocktail party? Chef at the Bar provides a crash course in bartending, including what to mix, how to mix it and what to serve it in. Planning a tapas ...
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Want to throw a party but don't know where to start? Caterer Dinah Koo and stylist Janice Poon provide the ultimate guide to planning and pulling off the perfect party for every occasion. The emphasis is on food and drinks- what and how much to serve, when to prepare them and how to keep pace with your guests-but no detail of decor, music or mood is overlooked. Planning a cocktail party? Chef at the Bar provides a crash course in bartending, including what to mix, how to mix it and what to serve it in. Planning a tapas party? Chef at the Stove features recipes for the eight essential appetizers, from Star Fruit Canapes with Minced Pork to Olive Bombs. The piece de resistance, however, is Chef at the Party, a step-by-step guide to seven successful parties. Whether it's a seductive soiree a deux, a poker night for 5 to 10 girlfriends or a New Year's Day brunch for 30, "The Cocktail Chef" helps you pull together the pieces, avoid common pitfalls and stay calm enough to enjoy your own party.
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