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Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen: The Indispensable Guide for Planning a Party

Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen: The Indispensable Guide for Planning a Party

Current price: $24.00
Publication Date: February 1st, 2001
Publisher:
HP Books
ISBN:
9781557883520
Pages:
352
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Description

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. And whether you’re planning your umpteenth dinner for twelve, or you’ve only just figured out that there’s a kitchen in your apartment, Secrets From a Caterer’s Kitchen is the manual on entertaining.

This comprehensive, accessible and easy-to-use book offers insider tips and guidance about:

  • Menu preparation for both large and small gatherings
  • Finding special locations for events
  • Decorating advice for “theme” festivities
  • Creating invitations
  • Maintaining a budget
  • Over 125 tried-and-true party recipes
  • Whether it’s a candlelight dinner, a kid’s birthday party, or a holiday extravaganza, you can put on a show like a pro—and keep your guests guessing—with Secrets from a Caterer’s Kitchen!

    About the Author

    Nicole Aloni, author of Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen, is a catering pro with more than 15 years of experience and whose sold-out cooking classes are held throughout the country. She's appeared on local and national television and radio, including the Food Network. She lives, cooks, and entertains in Southern California.