Description: Originally published in 1982, Entertaining has gone back to print more than 30 times and has sold more than half a million copies. With thousands of inspiring ideas, 300 original recipes, and 450 photographs in full color, it remains the most glorious book on entertaining ever published.

A groundbreaking concept, Entertaining introduced the notion that entertaining needn't mean "dinner at eight", but could encompass everything from a country breakfast with friends to champagne and desserts at midnight, from omelets served on the lawn to a boisterous pasta buffet. Entertaining is bursting with ways to make every kind of party special, whether it's small or large, indoor or out, lavish or simple, impromptu or carefully orchestrated.

Of course, inspiration must be backed by planning and organization. Entertaining is rich with the basic know-how of party-giving, as well as invaluable advice on creating a comfortable ambience for guests, presenting food beautifully, setting a table, and working efficiently with a caterer. The recipes themselves are for favorite party foods, and they are as appealing to guests in the 1990s as they were in the 1980s. An all-new addition to the paperback is Martha's Resource Guide, which shows where Martha goes for everything from herbs and spices to Japanese accouterments.

Many others have tried to duplicate the magic that Martha Stewart demonstrates in Entertaining, but this book remains a classic of its kind, a perfect balance of great ideas and practical advice.

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