{"product_id":"entertaining-9798217034871b","title":"Entertaining","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book that started it all: the essential guide to entertaining from cultural icon Martha Stewart, with 300 recipes, 450 full-color photographs, and thousands of inspiring ideas that stand the test of time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in 1982, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eEntertaining \u003c\/span\u003eturned Martha Stewart into a household name. In this timeless classic, she presents a style of entertaining that is personal, relaxed, and expressive. Drawing on her experience as a professional caterer, she shares tips and techniques for hosting fun and original parties, no matter the occasion or setting. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eEntertaining \u003c\/span\u003eno longer has to be stiff and formal—it can be omelettes served on the lawn, dim sum before the theater, tempura in the kitchen, a boisterous pasta buffet, champagne and desserts at midnight, or a weekend country breakfast. Whether a party is small or large, indoor or outdoor, fancy or simple, impromptu or carefully planned, there are many ways to make a gathering special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet entertaining well demands more than originality. Planning and organization are the backbone of a successful party, and Stewart gives invaluable advice on this as well as on creating a comfortable ambience for guests, presenting food beautifully, setting the perfect table, choosing the ideal lighting and music, and working efficiently with a caterer if the occasion arises. Imaginative yet practical—with over three hundred original recipes—\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eEntertaining \u003c\/span\u003ewill ensure that you never run out of ideas or inspiration for hosting the perfect event.","brand":"Clarkson Potter","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42825110454352,"sku":"9798217034871B","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9798217034871-l.jpg?v=1785899446","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/entertaining-9798217034871b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}