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"The book progresses like a feast. Read it, because you'll never look at a table knife the same way again." -The New York Times Book Review This award-winning work by Margaret Visser is a wry and remarkable exploration of the way we eat. Solidifying her standing as a preeminent observer and scholar of everyday life, Visser takes on the sweeping history of table manners, from the civilizations of ancient Greece and medieval Europe to the ancient Ainu...
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"Natural tables is a guide to styling elevated tablescapes for any occasion using natural elements"--
"This luxe guide makes it easy to create dazzling tablescapes inspired by nature's beauty, whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a brunch, or planning a romantic night in. Photographs of exquisite table settings are paired with styling tips--including how to pick your theme and color palette, select the right tableware, and incorporate...
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Paul Burrell has worked in the service of the royal family for 22 years, working his way up from footman to the Queen, to Princess Diana's personal butler at both Highgrove and Kensington Palace. Now, for the first time ever, he shares the secrets of royal entertaining with the general public. Burrell covers all aspects of throwing the perfect party or dinner party for all occasions: invitations, place settings, menus, recipes, napkin folds, and the...
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Roll the dice. Slam the quarter. Flip the cup. Did you win, miss, lose, or guess wrong? Sounds like it's your turn to drink! Or maybe not, depending on the rules you learned to play by. If you've ever gotten into an argument with someone about rules for your favorite drinking game, or just wondered how that insane game at the table next to you is actually played, Fantastic Drinking Games is the book for you. With more than eighty different dice, card,...
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