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After more than twenty years of running Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, Ina Garten published her first collection of recipes. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an overnight sensation, but it's the kind of success that can only be grounded in years of experience. In it, Ina shared her ideas for familiar food but with outstanding flavor and -- most important of all -- recipes that really work.Now, with Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ina shares secrets she has gleaned from her years not only as a caterer but as a dedicated party giver. The keyword here is fun. Ina's parties are easy to prepare and fun for everyone, including the host. Forget those boring Saturday-night dinners that just won't end. With Ina's advice, you're certain to have all your friends saying, "Wasn't that fun!"Ina has packed Barefoot Contessa Parties! with plans for pulling off parties like a pro, stories about her own parties, and tips on assembling food (rather than cooking everything) and organizing like a caterer. In the spring you can invite your friends to a party where they all make their own pizzas. Come summer, it's into the garden for a lunch with grilled lamb and pita sandwiches that guests assemble themselves. In the autumn, when it's not Thanksgiving, Ina roasts a fresh turkey, which her friends enjoy with popovers and a creamy spinach gratin. And on a snowy winter's day, everyone is invited for a lunch buffet with seafood chowder and butternut squash and apple soup.Ever since Ina published her first book, people write, e-mail, and stop her on the street to say how much they love the food. She's reached new heights here with recipes like sour cream coffee cake--the ultimate breakfast treat. Salads? The red lettuce, balsamic onions, and blue cheese; Chinese chicken salad; and panzanella may be the best you've ever tasted. Filet of beef is easy to make for a fancy dinner with oh-so-good gorgonzola sauce, or sliced into sandwiches and served with lobster rolls for a Superbowl party. And fans of The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook will be delighted to find the recipe for the Lemon Cake they drooled over but only saw pictured, right here in this book.With so many great ideas and recipes in these pages for you to use, your friends will start to wonder why your parties are always so much fun.

"A good party is not about the food," says Ina Garten, "it's about the people." That may be true, but her Barefoot Contessa Parties! will ensure that your next party is a fabulous one, regardless of your guest list. Garten, author of The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and a monthly column in Martha Stewart Living, has been catering since 1978. So who better to put together a collection of entertaining theme parties? She's included everything from drinks and hors d'oeuvres to dessert and coffee, as well as notes about what "surprises," atmospheres, venues, and table decorations lend themselves to each. Because she likes to attend her own parties (and who doesn't?), almost every recipe is make-ahead and remarkably uncomplicated. From casual get-togethers, such as the Pizza Party--which includes recipes for Caesar Salad with Pancetta, California Pizzas that your guests can assemble themselves, and Ice-Cream Sodas--to the elegant Academy Awards dinner--where your guests will enjoy Raspberry Vodka, Rori's Potato Chips with Caviar Dip, Smoked Salmon with Mesclun, Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola Sauce, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, and Chocolate Ganache Cake--Garten's parties are well thought out and well organized. Divided by season, you'll look forward to Summer's Outdoor Grill, which starts with Real Margaritas, followed by Endive and Avocado Salad, Grilled Herb Shrimp with Mango Salsa, Spaghettoni al Pesto, Tomato Fennel Salad, and Peach Raspberry Shortcakes for dessert. Autumn brings beautiful menus like the one where you cook with your guests and end up with a feast of Potato Pancakes with Caviar, Salad with Warm Goat Cheese, Rack of Lamb, Orzo with Roasted Vegetables, and Apple Crostata. Winter's menus bring soul-warming food, such as Seafood Chowder, Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, and a recipe for possibly the world's best Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Spring offers menus such as the Sunday Breakfast, with a main course of Roasted Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs, and the Jewish Holiday Party, with Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls. Filled with funny party anecdotes, a bit of Ina Garten history, and clever hints and tips to help guarantee the success of these recipes, this collection, subtitled "Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun," delivers on every count. --Leora Y. Bloom

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• ISBN13: 9780609606445
• Condition: New
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TableTopics - Not Your Mom's Dinner Party Edition offers 135 engaging questions that your mother told you not to ask: What's your best excuse when you're pulled over for speeding? Boxers or briefs or nothing at all? What alcohol can you never drink again? Would you rather be addicted to gambling or food? Strictly for adults and designed to catch the eye, TableTopics - Not Your Mom's Dinner Party Edition question cards are stored in a thick, clear acrylic 4 inch cube. Set one out for dinner tonight and discover something new about your family, friends and even yourself!

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• 135 Questions To Start Great Conversations!
• Guaranteed to Spice Up Your Dinner Party.
• Fabulous gift for the host or hostess.
• Beautiful, 4 inch acrylic cube holds each question set.

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Christmas The Season Of Good Will. A Special Time for Family And Friends To Enjoy The Festive Fun. Celebrations, Parties, Presents And Something For Everyone.Know How To Organize The Best Christmas Surprise Everyone With A Superb Party & New Christmas Ideas From The Traditional To the Contempary.A Peep into the 'Christmas Holidays : Ideas For Fun & Celebrations':The e-book has been specially designed for the Christmas enthusiasts. It offers to cherish the traditions and at the same gives you new fun ideas for celebrating Christmas.The main chapters in the e-book are as follows: * Celebrating Christmas Holidays - History and Significance* Remembering The Birth Of Christmas Carols* Celebrating Family Traditions and Customs* Ideas For A Fun Christmas Party - Throwing Christmas Party for Kids - A Secret Santa House Christmas Party - Terrific Christmas Party for the Holidays - Cheap and Budgeted Christmas Party* Tips On How To Plan A Successful Christmas Party - Creating Invitations For The Christmas Party - Interesting Decoration Ideas For Christmas Party - Exciting Themes For Christmas Parties* Fascinating Ideas for Christmas Gifts - Encourage your Family and Friends with Special Gifts - Buying Fun Christmas Toys For Children - Christmas Gifts For Your Loving Wife - Gifts For Those Staying At Distance* Top Family Vacation Ideas for Christmas Holiday - Exotic Travel Destinations For Christmas - Great Things To do During Christmas Holidays* Fun Christmas Holiday Games IdeasYou can use this e-book as a handy guide that you can refer to at any time during Christmas for new gifts ideas, party planning themes and games ideas. It also tells you about the new things you can try at this holiday season.

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Game Party, available this holiday exclusively for the Wii console, brings all the rec room classics to your living room, all in one package. Using the Wii Remote, guide your darts, slide your shuffleboard discs or launch your skii balls for the ultimate party experience.. Up to four players can play at once, for the ultimate party experience!

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• Play seven of your favorite games: Play Darts, Table Hockey, Shuffle Board and Hoop Shoot, or try your hand at variations of classics like Skii Ball, Ping Cup, and Trivia.
• Fun, Easy Controls: Play your favorite games with the same motions you would in real-life. Slide your hand forward to hit a hockey puck, take aim and toss your dart at the dartboard, use a bowling motion to send you skii ball into a high scoring hoop.
• 175 Characters - 125 unique characters initially available, plus the chance to unlock 50 additional zany characters.
• Classic Venues: Each game features classic venues appropriate for each activity. Play darts in a British style eatery, Hoop Shoot in a sports entertainment center, and many more.
• Show Your Friends Who Rules: Participate in multi-player competitions, with friends in your home. Form teams to take on the competition and keep track of your progress on the leader boards.

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Time for Tea! Spin for a plate and napkin first. Then some tea to quench your thirst. Mind your manners if you please, but lose a turn if you see bees! Ta-ta for now, I have to run - I finished first and I have won! Develops decision-making and categorization skills. A Delicious Game for 2 to 4 Players.

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• Time for Tea!
• A Delicious Game for 2-4 Players
• Develops decision-making and categorization skills.
• See description below for additional game information.

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Ladybug Party Supplies 9oz. Hot/Cold Cups. Package of 8 Ladybug Party cups.

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• Ladybug Party Supplies 9oz. Hot/Cold Cups.
• Package of 8 Ladybug Party cups.

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Movie DVD

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• When a sexy co-ed (Olivia Wilde) steals a book of mind-blowing theories written by brilliant but troubled college student Bickford Shmeckler (Patrick Fugit), his world is turned upside down. From the creators of American Pie, this wild rollercoaster ride to reclaim his book is an award winning clever comedy staring some of today's hottest stars. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating:&

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Explore your universe with this inflatable classroom set. Teach size and distance relationships of the planets, the moon and the sun. Learn rotation, revolution and orbit through class activities or demonstrations using this realistic looking set. Includes 36-inch Sun, plus planets and moon in proportionate sizes from 8 inches to 22 inches. Also includes a foot pump, Teacher's Activity Guide and hooks for easy hanging. Deflates easily for storage.

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• Create an out-of-this-world playroom
• Includes all planets
• Activity guide and foot pump
• Durable, washable plastic
• Includes a repair kit

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Celebrate the special milestones of a lasting marriage with a beautifully designed Guest Book from CR Gibson. Comes with matching pen for signing. Book is 9.75-inches x 7-inches and has space for 500 guests. Padded cover; gift boxed. Book is acid-free and lignin-free to keep your memories safe. From memory books to note cards, every day to special events - CR Gibson has meant quality and style for more than 140 years.

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• Celebrate the special milestones of a lasting marriage with a beautifully designed Guest Book from CR Gibson
• 9-3/4-Inch by 7-inch acid-free, lignin-free book has space for 500 guests
• Frame on cover says 50 years together, or replace with a favorite photo
• Sophisticated gold border, white on white stripe Guest Book with metallic accents and tuxedo bow tie satin ribbon
• CR Gibson has been the leader in quality and fashion journals, photo albums and stationary for more than 140 years