EASY ENTERTAINING will show you how to orgonize and enjoy home social events of every type - from informal suppers, cocktail parties, and intimate lunches, to stylish buffets, formal dinners and delicious high teas with confidence and panache. Practical advice on advance planning (always the key to entertaining success) is combined with hints and tips on food, drink, laying and decorating tables, and modern etiquette. And exciting suggestions for seasonal menus are augmented by dozens of sumptuous and reliable recipes for both new and classic dishes. Expert features reveal how to deal comfortably with all the trickiest elements, such as guestlists and invitations; seating arrangements and place cards; dress; equipment and facilities; getting the right sort of help; perfect table setting; lighting; napkin folding; flowers; wine, and cocktails. Then inspirational sections on food presentation; breakfasts and brunches; lunches; teas; suppers; dinners, and buffets show you how to bring off any special occasion with flair and effortless charm.