Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Betty Crockers Guide to Easy Entertaining or The Savoy Cocktail Book

Betty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining

Author: Betty Crocker

Rediscover the classic 1959 edition of Betty Crocker’s Guide to Easy Entertaining!

The year was 1959. People watched Leave It to Beaver on TV and listened to Elvis on the radio. And when they entertained, they turned to this indispensable guide from Betty Crocker, which you may remember from your mom’s or grandma’s kitchen.

Now you too can rediscover Betty Crocker’s secrets for great parties. This authentic reproduction of the 1959 book gives you a nostalgic snapshot of an earlier era—and a mother lode of party tips and recipes that have stood the test of time. Inside you’ll find:

  • Great ideas for a wide range of get-togethers, from dinners and buffets to barbecues, brunches, and potlucks
  • 89 time-tested recipes, 208 charming illustrations, and 11 nostalgic color photographs
  • Tried-and-true party favorites like Vichyssoise, Parmesan Oven-Fried Chicken, Herb Batter Bread, and Brownie Peppermint Pie



Interesting book: Rosas New Mexican Table or Rachael Rays Open House Cookbook

The Savoy Cocktail Book

Author: Harry Craddock

Synonymous with style, elegance, and sophistication, the Savoy is unsurprisingly also the birthplace of some of the most famous cocktails in the world. During the 1920s and 1930s, Prohibition-dodging Americans visiting London for tea-dances and cocktails made the bar at the Savoy their home. Here they were entertained by legendary American barman Harry Craddock, inventor of the White Lady and popularizer of the Dry Martini. Originally published in 1930, the Savoy Cocktail Book features 750 of Harry's most popular recipes. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set London alight at the time—and which are just as popular today. Taking you from Slings to Smashes, Fizzes to Flips, and featuring art deco illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for any budding mixologist or fan of 1930s-style decadence and sophistication.



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