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Mastering the Art of Entertaining

by Joseph Marini
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The spaces we live in are more than just buildings. Our homes have a pulse; like us, they have a past, present, and future. They reflect who we are, and they are the center of our lives. For that reason, entertaining is more than just throwing a great party or setting a pretty table. There is a vulnerability inherent in opening our home and inviting people in to see how we live—and that vulnerability, says home entertainer extraordinaire Joseph Marini, is something to embrace wholeheartedly.
In this beautiful, accessible guide, Joseph shares his secrets for being a thoughtful and authentic host when entertaining at home, along with distinctive recipes, tasteful advice on etiquette appropriate for today's lifestyles, and a multitude of ways to make your next gathering unforgettable. Entertaining, he says, is a learned skill that with a little bit of regular practice becomes second nature. Becoming a proficient host means that you are taking the time to nurture people—bringing them together in a space that is comfortable and welcoming while creating memories over food and drinks. Even someone who hates to cook can become a talented host by taking the time to give their presentation a special touch (by serving those store-bought foods on earthenware platters with beautiful garnishes, for example) and learning how to care well for their guests.
Including close to 100 recipes that Joseph has used both throughout his career as a caterer and for his own personal use at home—each one accompanied by a gorgeous, full-page lifestyle photo and a recommendation on how to serve the dish with style—Mastering the Art of Entertaining is the empowering, inspiring coach you need to become the host you've always wanted to be.

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    May 9, 2023

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    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781684631971

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      • ISBN: 9781684631971
      • File size: 347728 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2023

      Opening one's home to guests can be a daunting task, one that Marini explores through modern etiquette in this guide to entertaining. Marini takes an often-complex topic and turns it into something more than just creating the perfect centerpiece or throwing a memorable party. Instead, he focuses on how homes can be perceived and explains that they contain a past, present, and future, and represent who we are. Utilizing his background as a professional caterer and event designer, he includes chapters on working with flowers, creating a "prop closet," and making meals for guests. Although the advice is sound and well thought out, some things may be outside the realm of a first-time host, such as keeping a prop closet. However, Marini's love of entertaining comes through in each page, and his more practical advice on how to simply be a good host is invaluable, especially for those unfamiliar with hosting their own gatherings. VERDICT This is a thoughtful book on entertaining that covers aspects many other titles may not focus upon. It is particularly valuable for first-time hosts.--Sarah Filiberto

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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