Robyn Chubey – författare

Dazzle your guests with enticing seasonal menus and eye-catching décor, all year round. Packed with vibrant photographs and helpful tips for all your hosting needs, Gather Together takes the stress out of entertaining with 100+ food and décor ideas for every holiday and occasion—from showstopping centerpieces to mouthwatering bites for your guests. Organized by season, this book is your guide to hosting any event, with recipes for delicious appetizers, drinks, meals, and desserts, as well as beautiful DIY decorations. Begin your hosting adventure by reviewing the foundational elements of a welcoming, stylish table, from linens and cutlery to essential tools and equipment—all of which can be affordably sourced at any big-box store or supermarket. Then dive into easy-to-create decorations and recipes for seasonal celebrations, including:Picnic in the Sun: An elevated spread under dappled sunlight, complete with a blanket, basket, and a low table serving creamy Coconut Custard and fruit on Marvelous Mini Pavlovas, and a refreshing Raspberry Mint Green Tea.Al Fresco Dinner: An elegant open-air affair that embraces the beauty of nature, featuring a table set with herb bouquet place markers and a menu including Smoked Pineapple Pork Skewers drizzled with Chimichurri Sauce, and a delightful Rosemary Lemonade Fizz.Bountiful Thanksgiving: A warm, welcoming place to gather showcasing fall flowers, wicker cornucopias, pumpkins, and gourds, complemented by creative new sides like Puff Pastry Cornucopias and Stovetop Apple & Bacon Stuffing.Holiday Cocktail Party: A joyful, fancied-up evening featuring a bar cart decked with lights, cedar branches, and red berries alongside Cranberry Hazelnut Goat Cheese Lollipops and homemade ginger beer.Egg-ceptional Easter Brunch: A floral-inspired tablescape that brings the beauty of spring into your home, graced with Mustard Caviar Egg Bites; Prosciutto, Mint & Melon Skewers (with prosciutto “flowers” and mint “leaves”); and Rhubarb Mojitos.If you’re feeling overwhelmed about hosting an upcoming holiday, this ultimate guide to party and event planning is the perfect place to start. An ideal gift for newlyweds, new homeowners or renters, and creative DIYers, Gather Together provides solutions to every hosting quandary.