The Two of Us...and Friends: A Young Couple's Guide to Cooking and Entertaining (Easily, Affordably) with Elegance and Style
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Book Overview
The Two of Us...and Friends introduces young couples to cooking and entertaining, while providing fun and inexpensive ways to have all the extras like flowers, candles, and invitations. Organized with the 2-4-6-8 principle, each section contains four full menus, plus cooking, decorating, and entertaining tips taken from real life experiences. The "2" chapter, for "The Two of You," deals with the couple's care and feeding, emphasizing the need for alone time. The "4" chapter for a "Party of Four" includes easy but sophisticated menus with a seasonal bent. "6" celebrates "The Joy of Six" with lunches and dinners, sometimes in unusual places, and "Eight and Up" changes the formula slightly to provide not only a swanky dinner party for eight, but for 16, 24, and 32. Special "Multiplication Tables" note which menus are easily halved, doubled, and more, with specific notes on what might occur if you want to alter the recipes. Easy, annotated recipe conversions provide additional assistance. Rounding out this uniquely wonderful book are Jessie's exuberant, contemporary tone, unique entertaining suggestions, and delicious watercolor illustrations throughout.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1600940358
ISBN13:9781600940354
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:Da Capo Lifelong Books
Length:268 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.8" x 7.1"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Nice for a new couple, bride and groom who are learning their way around the kitchen!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Purchased as a wedding gift for a relative who registered for everything for their kitchen, but didn't know how to use any of it and would rather eat out. :) Book was nicely laid out, good variety of recipes and some nice entertaining tips.
A Great Intro to Entertaining
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I really enjoyed this author's first book, but I think this one is even stronger, especially for the inexperienced cook/hostess. (There's plenty here for those with a few parties under their belts as well.) The recipes and projects are well-tested and accessible, and the author's charming and encouraging voice shine through. Brava!
Loved it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I just bought this for a friend and she loved it too. It makes a great housewarming gift or shower gift!
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