Book

Sedaris, Amy.

I like you : hospitality under the influence / by Amy Sedaris.

1st ed.

New York : Warner Books, 2006.

303 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Are you lacking direction in how to whip up a swanky soirée for lumberjacks? A dinner party for white-collar workers? A festive gathering for the grieving? Don't despair. Take a cue from entertaining expert Amy Sedaris and host an unforgettable fete that will have your guests raving. 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 an appendix of arts and crafts ideas (a mini pantihose plant-hanger), and much more.--From publisher description.

Entertaining -- Anecdotes.

Hospitality -- Anecdotes.

Formulas, recipes, etc.

Recipes.

"An entertaining book on entertaining from America's most delightfully unconventional hostess, businesswoman Amy Sedaris."--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index.

The art of hospitality -- Hospitality in action -- T.G.I.F. -- Blind date -- A rich uncle comes to visit -- The unexpected guest -- The out-of-town guest -- Breakfast for sleepy hollow heads -- Lumberjack lunch -- Out to brunch -- Cooking under the influence -- Children -- Opening night -- Grieving -- Ladies' night -- Entertaining the elderly -- When you get to play nurse -- Long-term care -- Gypsy -- Price chompers -- Clubs -- And rabbits -- Gift giving -- Cooking for one -- 15-minute meals in 20-minutes -- Jackpot recipes: fowl -- The cavity hole -- Misc -- Pantyhose, crafts, and good ideas -- Acknowledgements -- Recipe index

Publisher description

2006007521

0446578843

9780446578844

0446696773

9780446696777

64592066

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