Parties, etiquette and entertaining

Founded in New York City in 1870, The Lotos Club is one of the oldest literary and arts clubs in the United States. Lotos became known for its tradition of honouring outstanding men and women from all walks of life with testimonial 'State Dinners',...

Learn how to assemble stunning grazing boards quickly and easily, with the mouth-watering photographs and simple recipes of Glorious Boards. Uncover the world of sharing boards and platters, featuring charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, and dessert decks...

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior tells the extraordinary true stories of the 64 biggest social graces and faux pas—using hilarious and informative illustrations!From the time we’re born, we’re taught to mind our manners: don’t put your...

You can do anything with a serving board—the possibilities are endless. But when those limitless options start to become overwhelming, it can be difficult to craft the charcuterie board of your dreams. Find inspiration for your next gathering and...

Put a unique spin on your entertaining and arrange eye-catching platters that will keep friends and family coming back for more with Complete Charcuterie.This beautiful cookbook guides you on how to pair cheeses, meats, condiments, drinks, and...

Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with a follow up to her much-loved bestselling classic, Basics to Brilliance. When Donna Hay first launched her visually-stunning hardcover book Basics to Brilliance in 2016,...

How to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively. Melted butter on hot toast...

The ultimate guide to making, baking and decorating jaw-dropping cakes from Instagram and Youtube sensation Georgia’s Cakes. If you’re looking to take your cake decorating skills to the next level then look no further. No other book guides you through...

On a scorching summer day, there's little more enjoyable than a casual barbecue with friends. This book is guaranteed to turn you into a grilling guru, with an introductory chapter on fuels, lighting, cooking and safety tips and a plethora of sizzling...

A bustling, vibrant tour of flavour-packed Syrian dishes90 sensational recipes celebrating the flavours of Syria, that can easily be made in the comfort of your own home This is the first cookbook from Imad Al Arnab, a renowned chef from Damascus. Imad...

Afternoon tea is more than a meal--it's a moment, an aesthetic, a pose. Afternoon Tea Is the New Happy Hour features more than 75 recipes to make your tea time memorable.Inside you'll find easy-to-follow recipes to create tea sandwiches, scones,...

We’ve all spent a little more time at home in recent years and this has meant we’ve a new-found appreciation for what lunch represents to us: a break, excitement, something that isn’t typing emails or Zoom meetings. Without the crutch of highstreet...

60 spirit-free and stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle. The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming.Alcohol Not Included provides 60 stylish drink recipes for the...

The only seasonal cookbook needed for cooking and entertaining. “The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” – Jeremy Lee...

The no-low alcohol lifestyle is booming, as more and more consumers are seeking fabulous mixed drinks that skip the alcohol. Gone are the days of sugary Shirley Temples and soda-topped fruit juice. It is time for a mocktail revolution that combines...

Foreword by Steve DoocyTurn up the heat and crack open a cold one with this smokin’ hot, flavor-packed cookbook from Fox News’ favorite father-son duo, packed with more than 100 mouthwatering barbecue recipes for families to gather, grill, and enjoy...

From the beloved chef and owner of Edy’s Grocer, a deeply personal celebration of Lebanese flavors adopted for the modern home cook. Born in a small fishing village in Lebanon, Edy Massih grew up eating and cooking alongside his Teitas (grandmothers)...

An instant national bestseller!Cocktails and stories from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, America’s favorite vodka.Everyone knows that the best way to tell a good story is over a good drink—Tito’s Handmade Vodka brings them together, pairing tales and...

Alyse Whitney has been a Dip Queen for decades, making the writer, editor, Cosmopolitan food columnist, and TV host the perfect diplomat for this first-of-its-kind cookbook. Big Dip Energyoffers endless fun and easy ways to both...

Bring the life to the party with 50 charcuterie boards that are beautifully designed with holidays, celebrations, and everything in between in mind.Sweet and savory, bold and spicy--whatever you need, a charcuterie board has you covered. Charcuterie by...

Beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli returns with her most indulgent cookbook yet; a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul.When Valerie Bertinelli turned 60, she said “Enough already!” and ended...

New York Times BestsellerThe much-anticipated new cookbook from the author of the beloved New York Times bestseller Jew-ish, Jake Cohen, a fun and inspiring collection of recipes melding traditional Jewish flavors and modern influences.nosh...

Time for Tea is a celebration of Fortnum's passion for tea in its every form. Drawing on over 300 years of experience, you will find the history, geography, seasonality of tea  – everything from leaf to cup – as well as 50 delicious recipes. ...

From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table, Volume 2 gives readers abundant reasons to gather together—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling...

For everybody excited about exploring the unique cuisine and food culture of Malaysia and Singapore, this book is the perfect primer. It introduces the key specialities of each region, covering their history and significance to the local people. Learn...

For everybody excited about exploring the cuisine and food and wine culture of France, this book is the perfect primer. It introduces the key regions of France and the specialities of each, covering their history and significance to the local people. It...

The complete companion to Japanese culinary culture Whether it's rubbing your chopsticks together, handing money to a sushi chef or setting your foot directly on the floor when removing your shoes, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking...

The complete companion to Vietnamese culinary culture Whether it's sticking your chopsticks in your rice between bites, choking on fish bones or drinking the tea from your finger bowl, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking like an...

The complete companion to Italian culinary culture Whether it's ordering a cappuccino after 11am, using a spoon to twirl your pasta or asking for parmesan on a fish dish, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking like an ignorant tourist...

Inspired by the world’s embrace of Italy’s ever-popular bubbly and refreshing Aperol spritz, Just a Spritz is an expansive collection of 50 easy, low- or no-alcohol fizzy, flavourful cocktails perfect for imbibing any time of year.Step aside,...

A well-constructed bowl can be a perfectly complete meal, which is why today so many people are turning to this ingenious way of eating. From smoothie bowls to rice bowls, One-Bowl Meals offers 30 perfectly constructed creations with endless...

Any occasion needs a snack spread. Whether it’s a gathering with a few friends for a casual dinner or hosting a crowd for the holidays, Boards, Platters, Plates will help readers create the perfect platter for every occasion with recipes that can be...

Whether for cocktails and bites at the lake house or a come one, come all dinner with friends, here are more than 100 seasonally inspired recipes guided by the principle that summer cooking means keeping things loose (and the oven off when it's just too...

Cheese expert and writer Tenaya Darlington (aka Madame Fromage) offers a complete—and completely fun—illustrated education in all things cheese: how it's made, how to serve and pair it, how to talk cheese like a pro, the 25 must-try cheeses for your...

Eat the rainbow. Cook Color celebrates the beauty of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, in a collection of 100 all-natural, monochrome recipes that reveal a tantalizing world of taste, texture, and seasonal eating like you've never seen...

The secret to planning a deeply personal and meaningful wedding has nothing to do with budget. It’s about creating a celebration that reflects a couple’s core values. Translating those values is the work of Modern Wedding, an information-filled guide...

Wabi-Sabi Welcome applies the basic principles of the wabi-sabi aesthetic to modern entertaining. It’s about being attentive to your guests (listen without being distracted; unplug), creating a welcoming environment (leave the door unlocked; make time to...

Bring the iconic style and effortless cool of Holly Golightly to your everyday life with this illustrated guide to fashion, décor, and entertaining inspired by the classic 1960s film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s.Before there was Carrie, before there was...

Create a scrumptious feast inspired by the Wizarding World with more than 80 Harry Potter- and Fantastic Beasts-themed recipes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: Official Wizarding World Cookbook. Filled with stunning full-color photography, as well...

Bring the vivid worlds of Pixar Animation Studios into your kitchen with this bespoke cookbook filled with delicious recipes inspired by nearly every beloved Pixar short and film, including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and more!Launch your...

Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and the gang and enter into a culinary world of more than 70 delicious dishes inspired by the all-time classic film The Wizard of Oz!Celebrate a timeless classic with more than 70 dishes from the charming world...

Chuck E. Cheese and his friends are throwing a party – and you’re invited! In this fun, all-ages cookbook, Chuck E. can’t wait for you to see the recipes – and parties! – he and his friends have in store.As seen in Food & Wine, The Drew Barrymore...

“It’s just the guide you need to show your friends and colleagues how much you adore them.” —Nerdist.comFor the first time ever, learn the secrets of the Party Planning Committee in the only officially endorsed cookbook and party planning book based on...

A complete collection of the most delicious breakfast & brunch recipes from the trusted kitchen of Williams Sonoma.Over 100 perfectly crafted recipes for the most delightful meals of the day: breakfast and brunch. Master every way to prepare an egg,...

USA TODAY Bestseller ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF SPRING 2024: Eater, Epicurious • ONE OF THE TOP 10 COOKBOOKS OF SPRING 2024: Food & Wine“Lidey subscribes to the same theory of home cooking that I do. We all want recipes that have ingredients you...

Celebrate the elegance and history of the classic film with food, cocktails, games, trivia, and more.Decades after its box office debut, James Cameron’s legendary film Titanic continues to captivate audiences with its stunning visual-effects,...

Perfect for your next gathering with friends and family, this book provides endless grazing board ideas for all occasions. Featuring 29 snack board themes and 37 board recipes – from sweet and spicy to Mediterranean, autumnal, chocolate, and more – 24...

There’s no need to go AFK to host the perfect game night. With 50 delicious, accessible, and table-ready recipes, The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook will make every game night a win!Level up your game night with these mouthwatering munchies that are...