Contents
Harvest Dinner
Preface by Jim Sinegal
Foreword by Tom Douglas
About This Book
A utumn Harvest
THE GATHERING SEASON
Autumn Reflections
Family Night
6
7
8 S pring Fever
10 THE AWAKENING SEASON
118
12
Spring Reflections
120
15
Ode-to-Spring Feast
123
23
Romantic Bridal Luncheon
135
Drop-In Open House
29
Tailgate Party
37
Frightfully Delicious Halloween Dinner
49
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta:
A Fifth of May Party
145
Mother’s Day: The Queen’s Brunch
153
Afternoon Tea Party
161
Thanksgiving Gathering
Winter Wonderland
THE SEASON OF WONDER
55
Memorial Day Family Reunion
169
S ummer Daze
62 THE EASY-LIVIN’ SEASON
176
Winter Reflections
64
Perfect Holiday Buffet
67
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
77
Elegant Christmas Dinner
81
Après Theater
89
Bowl Game Party
97
An Italian Night: Celebrating Life
105
Sunday Supper Potluck with Friends
113
Summer Reflections
178
Progressive Garden Party
181
Father’s Day: King for an Hour
189
Grand Old Fourth
197
Birthday Cheer
209
Cook’s Time-Out
215
Summer Beach Blast,
at the Shore or in the City
225
All-American Labor Day Sampler
235
Vendor Directory and Resource Guide
247
Index
253
Acknowledgments
270
