Table of Contents
Introduction 8
Hosting Handbook 10
Teas, Coffees, and Reception 18
Sip And See 20
Graduation Coffee 30
Welcome Tea 40
Farewell Coffee 50
Bridal Tea 60
Come By For A Drink Y'All 72
Bubbles And Birds 74
Sundown On The Grounds 84
Summer Nights 94
Joy To The Girls 104
Nibbles & Nosh 116
Cocktails & Canapés 122
After-Theater Nightcap 134
Cheers My Dears 144
Brunches and Luncheons 158
Gospel Brunch 160
Christening Brunch 170
Easter 178
Garden Club Luncheon 190
Salad, Salad, Salad 202
Cookouts 214
Backyard BBQ 216
Tailgate 226
Chuck Wagon Dinner 236
Lowcountry Boil 248
Oyster Roast 258
Picnic On The Lawn 266
Fish Fry 278
Celebrations And Dinners 290
Impress The Boss Dinner 292
Fall Dinner 300
Thanksgiving Dinner 312
'Twas The Night Before… Fondue Party 326
Christmas Night Feast 338
New Year's Eve 348
Metric Equivalents 360
Acknowledgments 368
Party Index 361
General Index 363