Wild Women Throw a Party : 110 Original Recipes and Amazing Menus for Birthday Bashes, Power Showers, Poker Soirees, and Celebrations Galore

A collection of recipes, party tips, quotes and anecdotes from wildly entertaining women like Dorothy Parker, Dolly Parton and many more. Get ready to party like it's 1929 with Zelda Fitzgerald, drink cosmos like Sarah Jessica Parker, and have a picnic à la Mary Pickford. From Dollywood to Hollywood, these dazzling dames know how to throw a party that gets people talking. Part how-to guide, part history, and completely hilarious, Wild Women Throw a Party includes 110 original recipes inspired by the stories of our favorite famous feminists. Who knew dangerous debutante Peggy Guggenheim, famous for her arty salons, was also a gifted gourmet? Or that when Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't serving at soup kitchens, she was hosting the most elegant "do's" around. Wild Women Throw a Party explores women's history, food trivia, and party planning ideas while asking, What is feminism? Who is a feminist? And where exactly do we find a woman's place? Move over, Martha! No one knows how to party like a Wild Woman. She can bring home the bacon, fry it up, and entertain you all at the same time. Part how-to, part history, and 100 percent hilarious, Wild Women Throw a Party is the gift book of the season. Master chef and co-author of the wildly popular Wild Women in the Kitchen, Lynette Shirk has stirred up a best-selling batch of stories, anecdotes, historical facts, recipes, and favorite foods inspired by well-known Wild Women--from Dorothy Parker to Sarah Jessica Parker--and you are invited to a celebration of famed femmes and recipes for fun based on their stories. Let's party like it's 1929 with Jazz-Age babe Zelda Fitzgerald! Highlights include Dorothy Parker's Cocktail Party, Silver Screen Queens' Oscar Night, Joan Crawford's Mother's Day "Mommy Dearest" Breakfast, and Mary Pickford's Picnic at Pickfair. And nothing beats Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. But you might want to try the Better Than a Spaghetti Western Pasta Pajama Party, in homage to Sophia Loren. Who knew that dangerous debutante Peggy Guggenheim, famous for her arty party salons, was also a gifted gourmet? Or that when Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't serving at soup kitchens, she was throwing and attending the most elegant "do's" around. From Dollywood to Hollywood, these dazzling dames and sassy sauciers know how to sling spaghetti, toss any salad, and dish up the desserts. Features 15 black-and-white photos of famous Wild Women and a fun, colorful design. 110 original recipes by a master chef and bonafide Wild Woman Whoever said a womans place was in the home might have been rightthese famous feminists can bring home the bacon, fry it up, and entertain all at the same time. Master chef and co-author Lynette Shirk returns to stir up a bestselling batch of stories, anecdotes, recipes, and food trivia inspired by influential women. A womans place is where the party is. Get ready to party like its 1929 with Zelda Fitzgerald, drink cosmos like Sarah Jessica Parker, and have a picnic la Mary Pickford. From Dollywood to Hollywood, these dazzling dames and sassy sauciers know how to sling spaghetti, toss any salad, and dish up the desserts. Part how-to, part history, and 100 percent hilarious, Wild Women Throw a Party includes 110 original recipes inspired by the stories of our favorite famous feminists. What is feminism without a little fun? Who knew dangerous debutante Peggy Guggenheim, famous for her arty salons, was also a gifted gourmet? Or that when Eleanor Roosevelt wasnt serving at soup kitchens, she was throwing and attending the most elegant dos around. Wild Women Throw a Party explores womens history, food trivia, and party planning ideas while asking, What is feminism? Who is a feminist? And where exactly do we find a womans place? An intersection of feminism and the home, this party planning guide includes fun ideas inspired by influential women, If you enjoy womens history, or books like Rage Baking , Free the Tipple , Women's Libation! , or Empowdered Sugar , then youll love Wild Women Throw a Party . In The Beginning, There Were Wild Women -- Party Girls. Peggy Guggenheim's Art Gallery Opening -- Marjorie Merriweather Post's Palm Beach Party -- Zelda Fitzgerald's Hotel Room Fete -- Doris Duke's Surf Party -- Nora Charles' New Year's Eve -- Hollywood Hostesses. Sophia Loren's Pajama Party -- Joan Crawford's Mother's Day -- Mary Pickford's Picnic At Pickfair -- Sex And The City Happy Hour -- Silver Screen Queen's Oscar Party -- Literary Ladies. Edna St. Vincent Millay's Poetry Reading -- Dorothy Parker's Cocktail Party -- M.f.k. Fisher's Fireside Feast -- The Bacchae Halloween Party -- Bridget's Jonsesing For Chocolate Soiree -- Entertaining Dames. A Floradora Girl's After-hours Dinner Party -- Annie Oakley's Western Barbecue -- Ellen Degeneres's Mardi Gras Dessert Party -- Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Shindig Comfort Food -- Political Partiers. Women Of The Senate Poker Party -- First Ladies' Ice Cream Social -- Eleanor Roosevelt's Soup Night -- First Daughters' Pool Party. Lynette Rohrer Shirk ; Foreword By Ame Mahler Beanland. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [212]-213) And Index. Get ready, Rachael Ray! The good time gals who inspired the parties featured in this little book can show you a thing or two about throwing a smashing bash. Icon and iconclasts, no one knows how to party like a Wild Woman. They can bring home the bacon fry it up, and entertain you all at the same time. Part how-to, part history and 100% hilarious, Wild Women Throw a Party is a glamour gourmet's guide to really good times. With wit dryer that a dirty martini, four-star chef Lynette Chirk shares stories, anecdotes, historical facts, recipes and favorite foods inspired by well-known Wild Women, from Dorothy Partker to Sarah Jessica Parker. Themes and menus include Silver Screen Queens' Oscar Night, Mother's Day "Mommie Dearest" Breakfast with Joan Crawford, and Mary Pickford's Picnic at Pickfair. Try Sophia Loren's Pasta Pajama Party, or get gnarly at Doris Duke's Surf Party. From Dollywood to Hollywood, these dazzling dames and sassy sauciers know how to sling spaghetti, toss any salad, and dish up the desserts