Soiree: Entertaining with Style
"A visual tribute to the dinner party, entertaining star Danielle Rollins has created a beautiful guide to event planning for the newlywed bride." ~Brides.com"Handsomely photographed and filled with the parties of tastemakers such as Oscar de la Renta and Lela Rose,Soiréeis an idea-filled resource for those who love to entertain—just in time for the holiday season." ~Winterthur Museum"...beautiful new coffee table book...Danielle Rollins spills all her secrets on how to throw a classic party. I found it impossible to look through the pages upon pages of gorgeous photos without wondering when my invitation had gotten lost in the mail. Rollins touches upon each aspect of party planning, and describes her “essence of entertaining:” from setting the mood with invitations through making sure each guest is happy upon departure. As she breaks down each different type of expertly planned gathering, Danielle shares her menu, with recipes and cocktails that I’m dying to try." ~Martha Stewart Living"..Danielle Rollins has plenty of ideas for party fare, from smoked fig cocktails and pork vindaloo sliders to vanilla bean Champagne and sticky toffee pudding with cinnamon cream. Whether you can juggle ingredients in the kitchen, make your own centerpieces and serve it with elan is up to you. Somehow, Rollins makes it all look easy in her new book, with lush photos of table settings, floral arrangements and food (as well as recipes and resources) for occasions year-round." ~San Francisco Chronicle"...details on 15 elegantly photographed parties that run the gamut from an afternoon tea to New Years Eve dinner, with food and drink recipes throughout." ~Richmond Home Magazine"..It's a truly beautiful book, the photographs are lovely...great recipes I can utilize, and some great tips from the book for personalizing invitations, place cards, etc, to offer some nice twists to a budget-friendly gathering." ~Mission: Food blog“Nothing goes unaccounted for in this book; it’s a guide to guarantee that flawless is in attendance, no matter the scale of the event.”~Society Diaries “The sumptuous spreads, complete with 80-plus unique recipes and behind-the-scenes footnotes, are simply breathtaking, offering a swoon-worthy view through the Looking-Glass.”~Southern Seasons