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It's Party Time!

Looking to host the perfect get-together in the coming months? Check out these materials for some extra help and maybe some inspiration.

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  • That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life

    Creative Gatherings and Self-care With the Cheese by Numbers Method

    Mullen, Marissa
    This delightful guidebook celebrates how cheese can bring people together and how crafting a cheese board can actually be a form of self-care. Learn how to perfect Marissa Mullen's "Cheese by Numbers" method that breaks down the ideal cheese plate…
    Book, 2020New York : The Dial Press, 2020. — 641.673 MUL 2020
  • The Art of Gathering

    How We Meet and Why It Matters

    Parker, Priya
    Priya Parker argues that we rely too much on routine and conventions when it comes to gatherings, when we should be focusing on the people involved. This book investigates a wide array of gatherings -- from meetings to summer camps -- and explains…
    Book, 2018New York : Riverhead Books, 2018. — 302.1 PAR 2018
  • Nothing Fancy

    Unfussy Food for Having People Over

    Roman, Alison
    Having a party is supposed to be fun, not stressful! This cookbook is packed with easy-to-execute recipes that are perfect for any type of gathering, big or small, weekday or weekend. Full of sassy and confident tips, picking a recipe from this book…
    Book, 2019New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers, [2019] — 642 ROM 2019
  • The Outdoor Table

    The Ultimate Cookbook for Your Next Backyard BBQ, Front-Porch Meal, Tailgate, or Picnic

    McKinney, April,
    Hosting a backyard BBQ and don't know where to start? "The Outdoor Table" is your guide to creating a delicious meal for an outdoor shindig. Whether you want to prepare a dish ahead of time or you need something served cold to bring to a friend's…
    eBook, 2015[Place of publication not identified] : Thomas Nelson, [2015]
  • Celebrate Everything! :

    Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life /

    Miller, Darcy, 1981-
    Darcy Miller invites the reader to the dozens of parties she's thrown over the years and shares hundreds of way to make a celebration personal and original. She covers everything from baby showers to birthday parties and includes DIY craft projects,…
    Book, 2016New York, NY : William Morrow, [2016] — 642.4 MIL 2016
  • The Sunday Brunch Cookbook :

    Over 300 Modern American Classics to Share With Family and Friends

    This cookbook is the perfect companion for the next time you want to host Sunday brunch at your place! It contains over 300 recipes that are inspired by classic American diner food and also includes over 50 weekly menus that are tailored to each…
    Book, 2019Kennebunkport, Maine : Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, 2019 — 641.52 SUN 2019
  • Beautiful Boards

    50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion

    Brown, Maegan
    A visually stunning book that showcases the art of creating gorgeous and appetizing food spreads for any occasion. These boards go beyond your classic cheese and charcuterie, featuring some ideas like s'mores boards, a build your own taco tray, and…
    eBook, 2019[United States] : Rock Point, 2019.
  • The Complete Home Bartender's Guide

    Tools, Ingredients, Techniques, & Recipes for the Perfect Drink

    Calabrese, Salvatore,
    Everything you wanted to know about bartending is jam-packed in this comprehensive guide. From must-have ingredients to setting up your home bar to showing you how to choose the juiciest lime every time, Salvatore Calabrese covers the basics of the…
    eBook, 2019[Place of publication not identified] : Sterling Epicure, [2019]
  • Life Is a Party

    Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration

    Burtka, David,
    With sixteen party themes to choose from in this book, including playlists, recipes and easy planning tips, David Burtka makes planning a party easy and fun. Each of the recipes in this book range from simple to extravagant, depending on the vibe…
    Book, 2019New York : Grand Central Life & Style, [2019] — 641.5 BUR 2019
  • The first cookbook from TastingTable.com, a website that inspires more than three million foodies daily. The overall premise involves the guests at your gathering joining in on the cooking, so you don't have to tackle everything on your own.
    Book, 2019New York : Flatiron Books, [2019] — 641.5 BAR 2019
  • The Art of the Visit

    Being the Perfect Host, Becoming the Perfect Guest

    Bertone, Kathy
    A practical and humorous guide for successfully spending time with the people who are most dear to us. While this book focuses more on extended visits, it also has great general tips to becoming the perfect host or guest in general.
    Book, 2012Philadelphia, PA : Running Press, 2012. — 395.3 BER 2012
  • Mixtape Potluck Cookbook

    a Food and Music Extravaganza

    Questlove,
    What if Questlove threw a dinner party and everyone came? In this interesting take on a dinner party guide, Questlove invites more than 50 chefs, entertainers and musicians to bring their favourite potluck recipe to his gathering. He also pairs each…
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Abrams, 2019. — 641.5 QUE 2019