Here is a great little book for the upcoming holiday season. It is called Easy Entertaining for Beginners by Patricia Mendez. The book contains 13 complete menus. "You can throw a fabulous party, from a holiday fiesta to a romantic evening for two." I do want to tell you up front, that it does contain some alcohol, which I am totally against, but it does have a lot of helpful information for planning a get together. There are etiquette tips in every chapter, mistakes to avoid, shortcuts, and tips to ensure success. In the center of the book are color pictures.
Mistakes to Avoid includes things like "Don't make the sandwiches up more than one hour ahead of time, or bread will get soggy." "Make sure your measurements are accurate." etc.
So, if any of my neighbors have events, dinners, or parties coming up, this book just might be a benefit helping you to plan meals, and set up for entertaining. It also includes two different parties for children. A little girl's friendship tea with a jewelry making craft and a little boy's tricycle Olympics party. Both sound like a lot of fun.
Another helpful feature in this book is a step by step guide, that helps you through each step for making your entertaining a success. This book is $18.95, and was published by Maple Heights Press. Easy Entertaining for Beginners won a Mom's Choice Award. You can find Patricia on Twitter. Also check out her site for more recipes and helpful hints!
One neighbor will receive an autographed copy of Easy Entertaining for Beginners. This giveaway will end 10/10.
27 comments:
I enjoy have friends and family over. I usually just keep it really casual though.
I do like to entertain, but am always at odds on what to give my guest. I would really like to get this book so that I could offer my guest something different.
We are causual
Kims2312@verizon.net
I like to entertain, but it is difficult in our small apartment. I can't wait for a house so I can have real dinner parties:)
hrhersch at yahoo dot com
I don't really like to entertain, because I get nervous about it, but I still entertain quite a bit. cwithestine at zoominternet dot net
Life is too hectic right now to entertain, but yes, I like to.
tarter95 at hotmail dot com
I love to entertain, especially making the table look great and of course great food!
cathyguitarteacher-77 at yahoo dot com
I do like too. I've had a few parties, but I'd really like to go all out at some point!
lauren51990 at aol dot com
yes, we do
Yes, we like to do parties, especially with famiy
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
I love to entertain!!
I enjoy entertaining. Thanks for the giveaway.
President(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like to entertain for my family.
slb3334@gmail.com
I am clueless when it comes to entertaining, so I don't really like it.
mss0784college at yahoo.com
I love to entertain
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
I love to entertain.
letessha@yahoo.com
I love to entertain but love to throw big parties more than just a couple of people.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I've never entertained before. But I have an arsenal of recipes and decorating ideas I would love to try out for the upcoming holidays.
4teamrochester(at)gmail(dot)com
I love to entertain!!!
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
I follow your blog on GFC, subscribe to your email and like you on Facebook! I would absolutely love to win this! I love to entertain! Thank so much for the terrific giveaway!
Renee Walters
bored2quickly@hotmail.com
i'm not much of an entertainer
jim.coyne2@verizon.net
At this time, we are not entertainers since we are saving for our home, however by next May, we will be in full entertainment swing starting with our housewarming party!
pauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)com
Yes, I love to entertain!
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
I like to entertain if only to get my house really clean!
ighmeg(@)yahoo.com
I love to entertain, thanks for the chance
Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
I very much like to entertain but it's definitely harder nowadays to put on nice spreads for friends and family :(
kappasighacksaw(at)live(dot)com
I love to entertain but I have to admit that with a very limited imagination my entertaining can be pretty dull.
laura dot hopelessromantic dot emerson at gmail dot com
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