Relax: Company's Coming!
Simon and Schuster, October, 2001.
Hardcover, 290 pages.
ISBN: 0743202589
Author Kathy Gunst taps into the primal fear of
anyone who's ever given a party, only to find
himself trapped in the kitchen, stressed out beyond
belief, worrying the whole time that people will think
he is a terrible host. Gunst explains that what makes
a great party is not the elaborateness of the menu, but
the interaction between the host and his guests, and
the feeling of welcome that is presented by the host.
With that goal in mind, Gunst offers lots of sound advice
for hosting a party that you can actually enjoy yourself.
She provides easy to fix menus which require a minimum
of last-minute prep time, as well as suggestions for
how to stock a pantry for last-minute feasts,
how to incorporate take out food into an event
you are planning, quick ideas for a delicious Sunday
brunch when you have houseguests and what to do
with leftovers.
To most people, the phrase "company's coming!" does not induce a state of relaxation. But by taking a deep breath, and quickly flipping through Kathy Gunst's book, you can approach the impending gathering with joy, as opposed to sheer terror.
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This review was published in the February, 2002 of The Internet Writing Journal.
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