Catering Five Stars

This book contains a volume of tea information, from hosting a tea party to etiquette tips.

"A good party is not about the food," says Ina Garten, "it's about the people.

Many people can handle throwing a party for 8 or 10 people, but how many can successfully negotiate the trials of entertaining 25 or 50? Do It for Less! Parties has all the tools you need to plan efficiently and entertain flawlessly when cooking for a crowd.

Featured Recipe: Baked Beans in Bacon Cups Makes: Two dozen Ingredients For the honey 1 cup honey 1 fresh habanero chile, thinly sliced For the beans 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, very finely chopped 2 1/2 cups canned navy beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2 thick-cut bacon strips, finely chopped 1/4 cup port wine 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons dark molasses 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons coarse salt For the bacon cups Nonstick pan spray 2 pounds thin-cut bacon For serving 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup finely chopped red or yellow bell pepper (or a combination of the two) 2 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced Instructions Honey Pour the honey into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

From first birthdays to sweet sixteens, the children’s birthday party business is booming and offers an ideal entrée for those hoping to start a home-based business with low financial risk.

During almost two decades of catering everything from the Academy Awards to a fete for Queen Elizabeth to an intimate dinner for Julia Child to a “Roller-Disco” Bat Mitzvah, Nicole Aloni has learned more than a few tricks-of-the-trade.

Those passionate about parties or cooking can now realize their dream of working from home at something they enjoy.

Throwing a party is likeputting on a show.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.