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Are you looking to host the perfect vintage party this summer? This selection of brilliant books will help you do just that. Whether preparing for a barbeque, garden or dinner party, this fabulous collection of recipes, drinks and garden games will certainly ensure the contentment of you guests this summer.
If you are looking for summer dinner party recipes, this book of fine French cookery may be just the thing! Having worked as chef-proprietor at the renowned Hôtel de la Côte d'Or, Watt’s knowledge of French cooking is superb. He shares 115 delicious recipes, chosen for their simplicity and ease of preparation. These meals are a great choice for when you have dinner guests as they need little attention. Containing tasty dishes for both large and small parties, this book is a great cookery guide for the summer dinner party host.
Sharing more than 250 tempting barbeque recipes, this book is a must have summer garden guide. It includes advice on how to build your barbeque or fire as well as useful cooking tips. The recipes provided are practical and delicious and appeal to all the family! Although barbeque technologies and tools have changed since the 1960s, many of the tips and recipes shared can still be used to create the best vintage summer barbeque party. So gather your guests around the glowing grill and enjoy the tantalizing scents of summer!
A summer party wouldn’t be complete without some sweet and fruity dishes. This excellent cookery book shares some mouth-watering recipes for a variety of cakes and pastries. These are a great choice if you are hosting a garden party or afternoon tea in the sunshine. The book takes you through a series of simple and experimental recipes so you can have some fun along the way. Though there are also some savoury dishes, the book mainly focuses on the sweet recipes which can be enjoyed by all those who love to bake!
No vintage summer party can be complete without some fun games. This book contains games for children, teenagers and adults alike, to be enjoyed both outdoors and indoors. The games are divided by occasion, such as those for New Year’s, Halloween, car journeys and beaches. There are silly games, serious games and those that can simply be played with cards and dice. These games are the perfect entertainment for all ages at a summer party, especially if the weather turns sour!
This little book is a social guide of sorts. It aims to help those less comfortable with social engagement to enjoy the pleasures that different events can bring. Written with humour, it details the rules which govern public and private social functions such as balls, suppers and parties. While a little old fashioned, it can be a fun little guide for the nervous party host. With tips on etiquette, dress, and conduit included, it is a good book for anyone looking to host the best summer party.
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