{"product_id":"the-entertaining-encyclopedia-denise-vivaldo-9780778802198","title":"The Entertaining Encyclopedia: Essential Tips and Recipes for Perfect Parties","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe reliable and easy guide to planning any event - from dinner parties at home to weddings, birthdays and banquets.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the essential guide to planning any event on budget and with all details considered. In today's challenging economy, people are rediscovering the fun and frugality of hosting parties and throwing their own celebrations, and \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Entertaining Encyclopedia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is the only do-it-yourself guide they will need. Every phase of entertaining is covered, from how to write and create your own invitations to deciding on a theme and planning and serving the food -- even advice on getting rid of guests who have overstayed their welcome!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author guides the reader in easy-to-follow steps and covers every detail and decision in sections she calls \"essential elements\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential element 1: Theme\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssential element 2: Location\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssential element 3: Your guests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssential element 4: Food and beverages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssential element 5: Entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso included are 200 recipes and 25 comprehensive menus, allowing readers to plan and host any gathering, from a picnic-boxed lunch to a Chinese banquet to an Oscar-night party. These recipes are foolproof, straightforward and loaded with insider tips and ideas, whether entertaining on a budget or planning a large event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Denise Vivaldo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0778802191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780778802198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Rose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.88h x 7.08w x 1.20d","brand":"Denise Vivaldo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46383869264127,"sku":"9780778802198","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6080dd87-e05f-4a2a-a142-a658b5be5490.jpg?v=1733281914","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-entertaining-encyclopedia-denise-vivaldo-9780778802198","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}