{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-host-alex-hitz-9780847863556","title":"The Art of the Host: Recipes and Rules for Flawless Entertaining","description":"\u003cb\u003eAlex Hitz, \"the very best host in the world\" says the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, shares more than 100 timeless, tried-and-true recipes for classic comfort foods to serve with his inimitable style of gracious entertaining.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving played host to the A-list and beau monde from Atlanta to Park Avenue to Beverly Hills, Alex Hitz is a consummate entertainer and bon vivant--who can really cook. Elegance, comfort, and wit (and always a little decadence) suffuse every detail of every delightful and delicious occasion. Defying diets and trends, Alex treats guests like family with rich, Southern-inspired food and the generous traditions of Southern hospitality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConceived as full menus, each occasion offers recipes and tips for ultimate success, from his always-\u003cbr\u003eperfect-every-time Thanksgiving table and epic Boxing Day buffet to a bright Easter brunch and an intimate Valentine's Day supper. In addition to twelve expertly curated menus, Hitz provides can't-fail recipes for his essential dishes, classic recipes every confident cook should have in their back pocket, from perfect vinaigrettes and homemade mayonnaise to Bel-Air Onion Puffs, Risotto alla Milanese, To-Die-For Ale-Braised Brisket, and Caroline's Tipsy Ambrosia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver the raconteur, Hitz delivers common-sense rules--including for the art of being a guest, and what always or never to do as a thoughtful host--providing readers with the skills and confidence to establish their own signature style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Hitz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0847863557\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780847863556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizzoli International Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 8.40w x 1.00d","brand":"Alex Hitz","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44047295283455,"sku":"9780847863556","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac87282e-6049-4b13-899b-f520e33eda56.jpg?v=1684989387","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-the-host-alex-hitz-9780847863556","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}