Entertaining Barefoot; Ina Garten Works Hard to Make It All Look So Easy. Lists Help.Liz Seymour
Organized by season and then menu, the book reminds me of Martha Stewart’s idea-filled Menus for Entertaining from 1994 — except, this being 2018, it’s not just a book of gorgeous, thoughtfully curated menus for hosting a gathering. It’s also an...
“I set up outdoor heaters or build a nice fire,” Garten writes. “Plus, cushions and blankets for each person, so we’re nice and warm under the stars.” The last bit of advice is our favorite — because it involves food: When entertaining outdoors, don’t get too caught up ...
When it’s time for the main course, Garten doesn’t do the plating herself, but lets her guests help themselves. “I do platters and I do it on the kitchen counter. I just think platters are great because people can take as much or as little as they want. If something’s vegetarian...
Ina Garten's 11 Entertaining Do's and Don'ts Save Collection From years of experience hosting parties and catering events in the days of her specialty food shop Barefoot Contessa, Ina knows the ins and outs of pulling off the perfect evening....