Diva's Guide to Dinner Parties Hits Newsstands

A Deliciously Decadent Guide to Your Perfect Dinner Party

Dahling, carry this one off and you will be hearing comments such as…

 "Isn't that the girl who cooks like a dream?" 

"What do I need to do to get invited to one of her dinner parties?"

TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Being an entertaining diva just got a whole more… entertaining! The Diva's Guide to Dinner Parties, written by Aussie diva Claire Preen (also author of 50 Shades of Chocolate), is the ultimate guide for those wanting to host their own divalicious dinner parties.  Guiding readers on how to become an absolutely fabulous hostess, the Diva's Guide to Dinner Parties offers 12 complete party plans (one for each month of the year) that include shopping lists, full-meal recipes and preparation timelines. Available at retailers now for only $14.99, the Diva's Guide to Dinner Parties is the perfect gift for any hostess on your list this holiday season.

"You don't have to be a diva to get the full benefit out of this book in terms of creating the best dinner parties this side of Mongolia," shares author, Claire Preen. "However, being a diva may help with the humour! And it's all with a dose of politically incorrect fun from down under. So don't just sit there pondering what new baubles to buy, think about who needs to see you cooking while wearing those delicious new baubles, and make an occasion out of it!"

Preen's approach to entertaining is simple: Entertain, Indulge, Enjoy, Repeat! Readers will savour 67 divalicious recipes inside Diva's Guide to Dinner Parties, organized in chapters such as:

• "Some Enchanted Evening"—An aphrodisiac's delight: for you and your loved one
• "Faking It"—A simple, but fabulous dinner party for the person who really can't cook
• "Playing with Fire"—Impressive dishes from the BBQ, not just for "blokes"
• "Turkey Talk"—Serving the bird in style

A variety of sidebars add additional fun by highlighting the entertaining and practical tips from the author's cast of advisors, including: Bartender Bill, Sophisticated Sally, and Time-Saving Tina.

The perfect gift for any diva on your list, the Diva's Guide to Dinner Parties is available at retailers across Canada including Indigo, Sobeys, Loblaws and Walmart for $14.99.

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SOURCE: Smitten Creative Boutique

Kelly Hyatt, smitten creative boutique, [email protected], 905-599-1132; Anna Peirce, smitten creative boutique, [email protected], 416-782-2300, ext. 202