First published 2015
James T. Farmer opens his book by exploring how Southern culture transforms ordinary moments into memorable gatherings. From elaborate society weddings to intimate Sunday dinners, he demonstrates that celebration runs deep in Southern tradition. Farmer faces the challenge of translating generations of hospitality wisdom into practical guidance for modern hosts. He walks readers through complete party planning, from initial menu concepts to final preparations. The book combines his signature recipes with detailed photography and personal stories from his entertaining experiences. Farmer shows how birthdays, holidays, showers, and retirements each deserve their own special treatment. He reveals the secrets behind successful Lowcountry boils and Christmas parties that guests remember for years. The book captures the essence of treating friends as family and turning simple Sunday evenings into feasts worth celebrating.
Genres: cooking, food-and-drink, food-writing
Vibes: emotional, intimate, practical
Tropes: how-to, personal-stories
Setting: Lowcountry
Period: Modern
513 pages · Kindle Edition · Gibbs Smith