If Martha Stewart were really wacky, you can bet your bruschettas she'd be Bob Blumer. Blumer does what no cookbook writer has done before, he admits that you can stage a swell soiree even if your silverware and dishes hearken from the hodgepodge of garage sale miscellany and you haven't a clue as to which fork to use first. No disrespect intended toward Martha, as she serves the purpose of perfection well. Blumer, on the other hand, serves the purpose of getting the darned thing off the ground with a bit of panache, and a broad sense of humor. The idea is to spend no more than a total of 90 minutes in the kitchen.
Homemade desserts are optional.
This is the book to give to friends who keep accepting your invitations for dinner, but don't reciprocate. They'd be out of excuses. We've been amazed at the architectural wonders appearing on restaurant tables across the country, but they've remained a mystery to home chefs till now. Fabricant's collection of more than 75 recipes and 40 photos shows us all how to cook up dazzling and delicious towers with a perfect mix of humor, practicality and personal style. They are vertical, colorful, and delicious.