This food journalist and former caterer and restauranteur shares her passion, her welcoming spirit, and her secrets for creating a memorable party, whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a birthday party for a special friend, or a cocktail fundraiser. The book includes 100 of the author's favorite recipes organized into seasonal menus. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Peggy Knickerbocker, Recipes, Diane Johnson, Christopher Hirsheimer, Food, Cookbooks, Dinner Parties, Menus, Figs, Ham, Salmon, Steak, Gingerbread, Entertaining, Soirees).