For the Entertainer

A hip, accessible guide to batch cocktail-making for entertaining, with 65 recipes that can be made hours—or weeks!—ahead of time so that hosts and hostesses have one less thing to worry about as the doorbell rings. As anyone who has hosted a dinner party knows, cocktail hour is the most fun part of the evening for guests—but the most stressful for whoever is in charge of keeping the drinks flowing. The solution, though, is simple: batch it! In this fun collection, Maggie Hoffman offers 65 delicious and creative cocktails that you don't have to stir or shake to order; rather, they are designed to stay fresh when made ahead and served out of a pitcher.

The definitive guide for those devoted to the brunchtime classic, the Bloody Mary, with 50 recipes for making cocktails at home.vThe Bloody Mary is one of the most universally-loved drinks. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and beyond, there simply isn't a wrong time for a Bloody. In The Bloody Mary, author Brian Bartels--beverage director for the beloved West Village restaurants Jeffrey's Grocery, Joseph Leonard, Fedora, Perla, and Bar Sardine--delves into the fun history of this classic drink.(Did Hemingway create it, as legend suggests? Or was it an ornery Parisian bartender?) More than 50 eclectic recipes, culled from top bartenders around the country, will have drinkers thinking outside the vodka box and taking garnishes to a whole new level. Finalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards.

Share is the totally new dining experience, wonderful foods, and simple recipes presented directly on a surface for maximum visual appeal and designed to be devoured by a group of people. Here you will discover delicious food, presented with maximum visual appeal, and designed to be shared by a group of people. Theo has been presenting his creative cooking this way at events of all sizes and styles for some time, his aim to create an interactive and relaxed dining experience that brings people together. Now he brings his unique vision to your home. Downsized to feed six to eight people and easily achievable, these exciting sharing menus are perfect for modern, communal eating. The book opens with a sharing board comprised of bought-in deli-style foods to get you started, with expert pointers on how to create a visually stunning presentation. Next, each of the themed boards is dedicated to one concept and features recipes as well as suggestions for aromatic and edible garnishes to help you create a feast for the eyes, senses and taste buds. Menus include a relaxed brunch, a summer picnic, a harvest celebration, an indulgent feast, treats to satisfy a sweet tooth, plus plenty for vegans, pescatarians, and meat-lovers.

Beautiful Boards features 50 creative and delicious food boards that are inspiring and easy to recreate with easy-to-find foods, ranging from breakfast boards and dessert boards to any special occasion board you would ever need! Make mealtimes, special occasions, and holidays extra memorable with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-recreate snack boards. Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, The BakerMama's snack boards move beyond classic cheese and charcuterie and are comprised of easy-to-find fresh and prepared foods, arranged in beautiful, artful, and whimsical ways. In this book, you will find boards for entertaining & special occasions, seasons & holidays, breakfast & brunch, meals, and desserts.

Not just a cookbook, but an entertaining resource, Spectacular Spreads features over 250 recipes, gorgeous photography, and endless ideas that you can follow to a tee or mix and match. The BakerMama shares even more of her tips and tricks for effortless, stress-free, and foolproof entertaining that will impress your guests and feed a hungry crowd, all while allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion. Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, the spreads and bars are comprised of a combination of yummy recipes and easy-to-find fresh and prepared foods.

We love this Hacienda Bar Cart. Our beautiful rolling round cart makes for a fun and functional addition to any space. Whether you use this iron bamboo bar cart to serve drinks at a dinner party or to display a lovely potted plant, you are bound to love this cart situated on casters.

Materials: Iron and wood. Roll and lock caster wheels.
Dimensions: 18" D x 30" H

A smoke of genius. Part rocks glass, part cigar rest, Cigar Glass lets you hold your drink and cigar in the same hand at the same time without all the awkward finger fumbling. So you’re free to sip and puff at your leisure. Holds up to 9oz. of liquid and various cigar sizes.

Details:

• Ergonomic built-in cigar rest
• Double old fashioned whiskey glass
• Handmade with care

These classic white beaded pedestal trays are great for displaying spring time flowers. Enjoy this small, large or both of these white-washed mango wood pedestals. The trays both feature white wood with beaded rims. These trays can also be used for display food or party favors. Sold separately. 

Material: Mango Wood
Dimensions: 4" x 10" D (Small) 5" x 12" D (Large)

A fresh take on a favorite summer cocktail! Our Margarita Mix is full of flavor, and the combination of lime, lemon, and grapefruit juices give it a nuanced complexity that's bolstered by orange oil and a touch of agave. Just add one part tequila to two parts mix for the perfect margarita! As Seen In Midwest Living, May/June 2020:
"We love the margarita mix from American Spoon in northern Michigan. Barely sweetened and made with fresh citrus, it crushes anything from the supermarket."

American Spoon's best-selling mix is a Midwestern twist on a classic. It's filled with hand-grated Michigan-grown horseradish and aromatic dill, and it makes a perfect addition to brunch. Just add two parts mix to one part vodka.

 

Northern Michigan apple cider with brown sugar, cider vinegar, onions, and spices. Perfect for pork and poultry. Fabulous on grilled or roasted salmon fillets. Brush on generously before & during cooking.

A bold, smoky, and deeply complex take on classic tomato-based barbecue sauce (think Kansas City-style). This thick sauce is the perfect companion to ribs and robust grilled meats, and it’s just as delicious on poultry.

The seductive sweetness distilled from Michigan Sugar Maples commingled with zesty tomatoes, spices and seasonings is fabulous on beef, pork, poultry and baked beans. The balanced flavor of this maple bbq sauce has almost universal appeal!

When the party’s over…sometimes you need a little help.  Here comes the Day After gift set to the rescue!  This handy set contains First Aid flask, Bloody Mary mix and just a splash of Tabasco.  Add your favorite spirit and it’s just enough ‘Hair of the Dog’ to put you right!

• Stainless steel 8 oz. flask with enameled medallion
• 3.7 ml bottle of Tabasco
• 5 oz. can Bloody Mary Mix
• Packaged in eco-friendly wood box