Friday, October 4, 2019

THE ART OF THE HOST: RECIPES AND RULES FOR FLAWLESS ENTERTANINING


THE ART OF THE HOST:
Recipes and Rules for Flawless Entertaining
by Alex Hitz
Photography by Iain Bagwell
Rizzoli, $45.00
September 2019
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


From breathtaking tablescapes and over 100 absolutely delicious Southern recipes for meals, soups, deserts, appetizers, and treats, Alex Hitz has it covered.  He makes sure that all of his guests feel at home, and that they enjoy a wonderful meal with gracious style. Add the stunning interiors, and you have THE ART OF THE HOST: RECIPES AND RULES FOR FLAWLESS ENTERTAINING!

The book is filled from page one to page two thirty one with anything you will need to be the star of your own dinner, party, or event. I will certainly be adding this masterpiece to my Best Book List.  IT IS THAT GOOD!

I have followed Alex for quite some time now, trying his recipes on Instagram, and watching his appearances on television networks. If possible, he may have just outdone himself with this book!

Below are just a few of the 335 images in this amazing book.  ENJOY!








Thank you, Alex, for sharing your talents!

ABOUT ALEX HITZ

Alex is an award winning Chef, Tastemaker, TV Personality, Lecturer, Columnist, Event Designer, Hospitality Consultant and Master Host, where he draws on his upbringing in Atlanta and travels in France. Magazine and publications rave about his talents, and his work is shared in cookbooks, social media, and television.
Alex has worked and learned in kitchens since his childhood, and trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, and Peter Kump's New York Cooking School. As a student, he also apprenticed in the kitchens of Andre Soltner at Lutece in New York, and Michel Guerard at Eugenie-Les-Bains in France.

Alex is contributing editor, writer, food columnist for several magazines, including his own monthly column, Alex's Kitchen. A gourmet line of food completes the list.

Traveling 40 weeks out of the year, Alex entertains for parties of 5-5000, living in Los Angeles and New York City while at home.

Books by Alex Hitz:

My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist

The Art of the Host: Recipes  and Rules for Flawless Entertaining


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