Preface | |
Acknowledgments | |
Introduction | |
Enjoying Your Own Party | |
Essential Party Elements | |
Theme | |
Classic Party Themes | |
Collectors' Themes | |
International Party Themes | |
Kids' Party Themes | |
Not-Your-Typical-Celebration Party Themes | |
Any Excuse to Party Themes | |
Decade Parties | |
location | |
Your Home | |
Your Backyard | |
Other Indoor Locations | |
Other Outdoor Locations | |
Decor | |
Ambiance | |
Linens | |
China, Flatware and Glassware | |
Centerpieces | |
Flowers | |
Pulling the Look Together | |
Party Favors | |
Your Guests | |
How Many? | |
Who to Invite | |
Extending the Invitation | |
Letting Guests Know What to Wear | |
Letting Guests Know What to Bring | |
Seating Arrangements | |
When Guests Won't Leave | |
Food and Beverages | |
Can I Make All This Food Myself? | |
Creating a Balanced Menu | |
Do-Ahead Food | |
Getting Ready to Cook | |
Preparing the Food | |
Plating and Serving | |
Presenting the Food: Three Party Styles | |
Beverages | |
Entertainment | |
Introductions and Name Tags | |
Tabletop Diversions | |
Music | |
Other Entertainers | |
Games | |
Crafts, Clubs, and Work Nights | |
Screen Time | |
Recipes and Menus | |
Essential Recipes | |
Appetizers | |
Salads and Dressings | |
Soups | |
Entrées | |
Sides | |
Sauces | |
Desserts and Dessert Sauces | |
Beverages | |
Theme Menus | |
Garden Brunch | |
Picnic Boxed Lunch | |
Kids' Treasure Hunt | |
Neighborhood Block Party | |
Birthday for a Special Mom | |
Afternoon Tea | |
Champagne and Caviar Party | |
Wine and Cheese Tasting | |
Girls' Night In | |
Friends' Game Night | |
Oscar Night | |
Super Bowl Party | |
Backyard Campout | |
Southern Charm | |
Western Hoedown | |
Pacific Northwest Coast | |
Hawaiian Luau | |
Mexican Fiesta | |
Barcelona Bash | |
Italian Pasta Party | |
German Feast | |
Grecian Get-Together | |
Turkish Twilight | |
African Ivory Coast | |
Chinese Banquet | |
Quick Reference Guide to Entertaining | |
Index | |
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