--- product_id: 11949712 title: "The Entertaining Encyclopedia: Essential Tips for Hosting the Perfect Party" price: "β‚±2928" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/11949712-the-entertaining-encyclopedia-essential-tips-for-hosting-the-perfect-party store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 5 essential party elements Step-by-step hosting guide 200+ foolproof recipes The Entertaining Encyclopedia: Essential Tips for Hosting the Perfect Party **Price:** β‚±2928 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ‰ Your ultimate party playbookβ€”host like a pro, impress like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Entertaining Encyclopedia: Essential Tips for Hosting the Perfect Party - **How much does it cost?** β‚±2928 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/11949712-the-entertaining-encyclopedia-essential-tips-for-hosting-the-perfect-party) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **200+ Foolproof Recipes:** Unique, easy, and delicious dishes for every occasion. - β€’ **Versatile Event Planning:** Perfect for intimate dinners, weddings, or grand banquets. - β€’ **Master Every Party Detail:** From invitations to guest management, no detail is overlooked. - β€’ **Budget-Friendly Entertaining:** Host unforgettable events without breaking the bank. - β€’ **Expert Tips & Insider Secrets:** Make hosting effortless and actually enjoy your own party. ## Overview The Entertaining Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide featuring over 200 recipes and 25 menus, covering every aspect of event planning from themes and invitations to food and guest management. Ideal for budget-conscious hosts aiming to throw flawless parties, it combines practical advice with insider tips to make entertaining enjoyable and stress-free. ## Description The reliable and easy guide to planning any event - from dinner parties at home to weddings, birthdays and banquets. This is the essential guide to planning any event on budget and with all details considered. In today's challenging economy, people are rediscovering the fun and frugality of hosting parties and throwing their own celebrations, and The Entertaining Encyclopedia is the only do-it-yourself guide they will need. Every phase of entertaining is covered, from how to write and create your own invitations to deciding on a theme and planning and serving the food -- even advice on getting rid of guests who have overstayed their welcome! The author guides the reader in easy-to-follow steps and covers every detail and decision in sections she calls "essential elements": Essential element 1: Theme Essential element 2: Location Essential element 3: Your guests Essential element 4: Food and beverages Essential element 5: Entertainment. Also included are 200 recipes and 25 comprehensive menus, allowing readers to plan and host any gathering, from a picnic-boxed lunch to a Chinese banquet to an Oscar-night party. These recipes are foolproof, straightforward and loaded with insider tips and ideas, whether entertaining on a budget or planning a large event. Review: get excited about your next party!!! - As someone who truly loves to host parties and get-togethers with girlfriends, this book is an invaluable resourse. The idea of a party is fun, but the planning process can be daunting. Now it is simple, with Denise Vivaldo's Entertaining Encylopedia. Vivaldo's hilarious anecdotes and charming, themed gatherings make you smile as you read. This book has everything you need to plan a seamless gathering from start to finish, all while actually enjoying the party you are hosting! Imagine that... Review: ... was going to have complicated recipes but they are easy, delicious and unique - thought this was going to have complicated recipes but they are easy, delicious and unique. I bought 2 more as gifts. ## Features - Cooking - Entertaining - Illustrated ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,295,926 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,298 in Party Cooking #12,136 in Quick & Easy Cooking (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 7 Reviews | ## Images ![The Entertaining Encyclopedia: Essential Tips for Hosting the Perfect Party - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aNSDRUNqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ get excited about your next party!!! *by E***N on February 11, 2010* As someone who truly loves to host parties and get-togethers with girlfriends, this book is an invaluable resourse. The idea of a party is fun, but the planning process can be daunting. Now it is simple, with Denise Vivaldo's Entertaining Encylopedia. Vivaldo's hilarious anecdotes and charming, themed gatherings make you smile as you read. This book has everything you need to plan a seamless gathering from start to finish, all while actually enjoying the party you are hosting! Imagine that... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... was going to have complicated recipes but they are easy, delicious and unique *by N***N on November 26, 2016* thought this was going to have complicated recipes but they are easy, delicious and unique. I bought 2 more as gifts. ### ⭐⭐⭐ I love the book though so it works out *by N***Y on September 24, 2014* took a little long for delivery and the first page was a little torn and it was suppose to be a new book. 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