Hors d’oeuvres made modern: Today’s style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart’s Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together. It also includes a chapter on cocktails. Clarkson Potter. Hardcover. 256 pages. Order here.
MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS: IDEAS & INSPIRATION
With rich photography, expert voice, and taste-making style, Martha Stewart Weddings—a brand-new volume, the first in nearly two decades—is at once a guide to and inspiration for planning a wedding.
Since the debut of Martha Stewart Weddings in 1995, it has been the premier resource for couples looking to plan and personalize their big day. To coincide with the brand’s 20th anniversary, the magazine’s team of experts has compiled a comprehensive guide to their distinctive way of creating a customized celebration. It’s packed with the original ideas, real-wedding photographs, and tried-and-true advice for which the brand has become known. From the engagement to the day itself, every detail is covered. Readers will learn what goes into making a “Martha” wedding, which includes dreaming up a cohesive theme and color palette, as well as finding a dress and suit, registering for gifts, enjoying showers and bachelor(ette) parties, hiring vendors, choosing the flowers and cake, and orchestrating a sweet send-off for the evening. With 300 full-color photographs, Martha Stewart Weddings will be the most gorgeous and practical wedding book on the market and a keepsake for every bride. Clarkson Potter. Hardover. 272 pages. Order here.
5 comments:
Sorry off topic......a question and comment.
On NYC PBS station "Martha Bakes" just started.
-question:
I was curious, is it just me who believes, while a handsome back ground , it is less then warm and inviting? While not wanting to sound like I am repeating a usual refrain, the Westport back drop in the old MSL TV show was more appropriate.
-comment:
While the finished bake goods are always nicely plated, it would look so much more "Martha Stewart (ish)" if the item was presented at an appropriate table/buffet setting.
APM
I delight in finding "good things" and the origin of such techniques. Years ago when Alexis Stewart had her blog she mentioned a Maida Heatter and her cookbook. Today I reached for a copy of my Book of Great Chocolate Desserts copyright 1978. The how to prepare the serving plate before you ice the cake. you know the strips of wax paper under the cake , good thing. I wonder if MS ever credited MH with the idea??
Andrew,
As I find your insite into design and staging always informative. If possible, would you comment re the backdrop and presentation as I have outlined in the above re Marth Bakes.
Thank you,
APM
APM, I agree with you. When you compare it to the former TV sets Martha had used, it does feel a bit less warm and inviting. It is a Home Depot kitchen, from her personal line, and it looks very efficient and workable, but a bit less "homey."
Greetings a from Lebanon, I preordered this book and can't wait until it is out.
Hope you are enjoying your summer Andrew it has been so busy with the family miss your blog xoxo
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