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Summary: Inspiring and Beautiful
Review: A beautiful book chock full of not only recipies but ideas and inspiration. With complete menu ideas, holidays, and everything from cocktail parties to a Hawaiian Luau, Thanksgiving Dinner to an indulgent dessert party, this is a massive collection that raised the standard in cookbooks, and it continues to inspire. A timeless classic no serious collection is complete without.
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Summary: Martha Stewart's first and best
Review: As a neighbor of Martha Stewart's in the charming town of Westport, Connecticut, I have had the pleasure of being invited into her home several times. Granted, that ended around the time she became so well-known, but Martha is a truly wonderful woman who is an encyclopedia of entertainment know-how. Fortunately for the rest of the world, this book is *the* next best thing to having Martha in the kitchen and at the party with you. Creative recipies, table settings, and other ideas which help to enhance the environment of any party- large or small.I feel that this book should be a part anyone's home library who can appreciate the fine art of entertaining and wishes to take their gatherings and functions to the next level.
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Summary: A "must-have" for "serious" entertainers
Review: Even with my extensive library of quality cookbooks, when I want great ideas on food presentation or party items that show my friends I care about them, I turn to this beautiful classic. At my parties, if a guest asks where I got this recipe, I take out the book and show them. The pictures alone produce lots of oohs and aahs. It's on the shelf of many chefs
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Summary: This book is a staple in my kitchen.
Review: I bought my first copy of Entertaining in 1984 when I still lived in a house large enough to give big parties. It worked for me then, and it still works for me years later now that I've downsized my life. I guess I'd have to call this book "art" if one relies on words such as inspiring and beautiful to define art. For instance, one of my favorite recipes is the Iced Lemon Souffle. It is a light, tart, refreshing end to a heavy meal and there are rave reviews each time I serve it. I've served it in a clear bowl like a trifle with raspberry puree and I've used it as an emergency pie filling in a frozen, store-bought pie shell (forgive me, Martha). Either way, I was inspired to try new things by this very useful book.
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Summary: A dreadful book by a dreadful woman
Review: I used this book for a lavish party at my home and the results were terrible. Save your money!
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Summary: Useful
Review: I was very disappointed to discover that the 16 year old book had NOT been updated in any way, other than a new cover and 1 page preface. The photos are outdated and the wedding portion does not have any of the new cake decorating techniques such as rolled fondant. At the very least, I expected updated photos. However, the recipes look wonderful and the tips on entertaining for different sized groups are helpful. The frugal shopper may wish to simply purchase a used copy of the old version of Entertaining on the auction site since it's EXACTLY the same.
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Summary: Useful
Review: I was very disappointed to discover that the 16 year old book had NOT been updated in any way, other than a new cover and 1 page preface. The photos are outdated and the wedding portion does not have any of the new cake decorating techniques such as rolled fondant. At the very least, I expected updated photos. However, the recipes look wonderful and the tips on entertaining for different sized groups are helpful. The frugal shopper may wish to simply purchase a used copy of the old version of Entertaining on the auction site since it's EXACTLY the same.
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Summary: A look at early Martha - well worth it
Review: It's interesting seeing what Martha was doing before Asian influences became popular in the 1990s. As a result, the food here leans more towards french and Italian-influenced cuisine. While I don't have the resources to put on a wedding luncheon for 250 people, this book is filled with common-sense good advice on planning parties and is full of inspiration.
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: Martha Stewart is one of the most creative people I have seen. She can take you from the most casual (yet wonderful) settings to the utmost elaborate and glamerous. I not only take note of the ingredients, etc., but the way in which she displays these creations. One compliments the other and is an integral part of the another. Her egg nog recipe is one of my favorites. It prompted me to search for a fabulous original crystal punch bowl and cups, and created an atmosphere for me to build a party around. Thank you, Martha Stewart!
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: Martha Stewart is one of the most creative people I have seen. She can take you from the most casual (yet wonderful) settings to the utmost elaborate and glamerous. I not only take note of the ingredients, etc., but the way in which she displays these creations. One compliments the other and is an integral part of the another. Her egg nog recipe is one of my favorites. It prompted me to search for a fabulous original crystal punch bowl and cups, and created an atmosphere for me to build a party around. Thank you, Martha Stewart!
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