Monday, July 07, 2008

Easy Entertaining For Beginners Cookbook Review





Reviewed by Tracy Farnsworth




Patricia Mendez's EASY ENTERTAINING FOR BEGINNERS has to be one of the better party planning guides I've come across. The book is warm and friendly in tone; no one will become bored while reading it. Issues like budgeting, planning, scheduling and avoiding complications/problems are all covered.




Within the guide are a number of step-by-step menus and planning guides for various occasions. These menus cover:






  • Children's birthdays


  • Christmas gathering


  • Cocktail parties


  • Dinner parties


  • Family get togethers


  • Fourth of July


  • Parties suitable to men (think Superbowl)


  • Romantic dinners


  • Tea parties


  • Thanksgiving


Recipes are clearly laid out so that anyone should be able to tackle them. The sections each have a list of step-by-step instructions that cover everything from shopping to cleaning and cooking to serving. By becoming organized, you'll be able to avoid any stress and spend time mingling with your friends!



If you've ever wanted to throw a bash that others talk about for years down the road, you must purchase a copy of EASY ENTERTAINING FOR BEGINNERS!