Title:	Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings―Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes
	Author:	Kelsey Barnard Clark
	Published:	September 17, 2024, Chronicle Books
	No. of Pages:	288
	Cover Price:	$28.51 Hardcover, $16.99 Kindle

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Southerners are known for their hospitality, and they seem to be taught from birth how to entertain. Those of us who aren’t southern can learn their secrets by picking up a wonderful new book, Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings―Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes, written by southerner, Kelsey Barnard Clark. This cookbook includes dozens of great hints on planning and carrying out successful get togethers and parties. It also includes plenty of decorating hints. The book is divided up into various menus, which can be followed as is or can ignite the imagination to make the menus your own.

The recipes included aren’t necessarily southern; rather they represent cultures all over the globe. However, the southern charm shows through in the details.

The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions. While all the recipe aren’t quick and easy, they are written in such a way that both beginning and advanced cooks can make them picture perfect successfully. There are also beautiful photographs of not only every recipe, but also tablescapes and decorating helps.

The cookbook is well written and fun to read. New ideas will run through readers’ heads, and anyone who needs help when entertaining will want to pick up this cookbook and use it often.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.