Mar 22, 2010

Pick of the Week


by Amy Sedaris
Are you lacking direction in how to whip up a swanky soiree for lumberjacks? A dinner party for white-collar workers? A festive gathering for the grieving? Don't despair. Take a cue from comedienne Amy Sedaris and host an unforgettable fete that will have your guests raving. No matter the style or size of the gathering -- from the straightforward to the bizarre -- this book provides jackpot recipes and solid advice laced with Amy's blisteringly funny take on entertaining, plus four-color photos and enlightening sidebars on everything it takes to pull off a party with extraordinary flair. You don't even need to be a host or hostess to benefit -- Amy offers tips for guests, too! (Number one: don't be fifteen minutes early.) Readers will discover unique dishes to serve alcoholics (Broiled Frozen Chicken Wings with Applesauce), the secret to a successful children's party (a half-hour time limit, games included), plus a whole appendix chock-full of arts and crafts ideas (from a mini-pantyhose plant-hanger to a do-it-yourself calf stretcher), and much, much more! (The talking book edition is narrated by the author herself, and is just as hilarious, although admittedly it's a little tougher to follow her recipes.)

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