Description:PRE-ISBNFrom the inside-front dustcover:"Writing with the same good sense and frankness that made her ‘Elegance’ a best-seller, the directrice of the haute couture house of Nina Ricci now offers a complete alphabetical guide to every phase of entertaining – from simple buffets and balls, from choice of linens, china, and silverware to handling VIPs, latecomers, and weekend guests.The way to do things elegantly is not as Madame Dariaux points out, just a matter of caviar and champagne; neither is true hospitality measured by the number of servants or courses. Here she shows how every woman with imagination, organisation and the right spirit can be a confident and complimented hostess. Whether it’s how to serve a really good cup of coffee or entertain in a one-room flat or plan a menu for a very special dinner party, you’ll find Madame Dariaux’s advice constantly practical and full of specific hints and suggestions that will make your occasions more enjoyable, tasteful and original.Hostesses will also welcome such enlightening titbits as the glossary of French menu terms and the distinctions of a genuine gourmet, and will find frequent use for such handy reference aids as a check-list for guest bathrooms; a table of quantities; a run-down of cheeses; a basic guide to wines; quick tricks for unexpected occasions and a host of ideas for canapés, entrées, desserts and decorations.‘Entertaining with Elegance,’ in short, is a bountiful helping of information and inspiration served up in a friendly, well-flavoured style."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Entertaining With Elegance. To get started finding Entertaining With Elegance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Description: PRE-ISBNFrom the inside-front dustcover:"Writing with the same good sense and frankness that made her ‘Elegance’ a best-seller, the directrice of the haute couture house of Nina Ricci now offers a complete alphabetical guide to every phase of entertaining – from simple buffets and balls, from choice of linens, china, and silverware to handling VIPs, latecomers, and weekend guests.The way to do things elegantly is not as Madame Dariaux points out, just a matter of caviar and champagne; neither is true hospitality measured by the number of servants or courses. Here she shows how every woman with imagination, organisation and the right spirit can be a confident and complimented hostess. Whether it’s how to serve a really good cup of coffee or entertain in a one-room flat or plan a menu for a very special dinner party, you’ll find Madame Dariaux’s advice constantly practical and full of specific hints and suggestions that will make your occasions more enjoyable, tasteful and original.Hostesses will also welcome such enlightening titbits as the glossary of French menu terms and the distinctions of a genuine gourmet, and will find frequent use for such handy reference aids as a check-list for guest bathrooms; a table of quantities; a run-down of cheeses; a basic guide to wines; quick tricks for unexpected occasions and a host of ideas for canapés, entrées, desserts and decorations.‘Entertaining with Elegance,’ in short, is a bountiful helping of information and inspiration served up in a friendly, well-flavoured style."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Entertaining With Elegance. To get started finding Entertaining With Elegance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.