Hamptons Entertaining: Creating Occasions to Remember

The Hamptons are synonymous with parties: Whether itandrsquo;s dinner on the dunes, postandndash;horse show cocktails, or even family-style barbecues, from Memorial Day to early autumn, Long Islandandrsquo;s East End is truly the playground of the rich and famous. With her new book, Hamptons Entertaining, Annie Falk invites us into the seaside communitiesandrsquo; most beautiful estates. Eighteen lavishly photographed parties are featured, offering a wealth of inspiration for table settings and menus, along with entertaining tips that will serve for any occasion. More than 80 recipesandmdash;from a Watermelon Margarita and Cold Peach Soup to Lobster Salad on Buttery Crostini and Panamanian Chicken Pot Pieandmdash;highlight seasonal ingredients and local produce. A move from summer to fall serves up desserts like Pumpkin-Spiced Crandegrave;me Branducirc;landeacute;e and Apple Crisp with Caramel Drizzle. Tastemakersinclude a glittering array of financial titans, media moguls, and even a former mayor of New York City.

andldquo;Delicious recipes and beautiful images capture the essence of Hamptons Entertaining.andrdquo;

andldquo;Hamptons Entertaining highlights glorious dinner parties at some of the greatest estates on the East End of Long Island. The featured tastemakers are of the highest stature, surely, but it is their commitment to using quintessential seasonal ingredients and local produce that is most impressive.andrdquo;

andldquo;Passionate about doing her part to better the world around her, Annie created this book to support a cause she is deeply committed to: preserving our environment. She gives the reader a glamorous, amusing, and informative look at how some of the most notable hosts and hostesses in the world entertain their guests in the Hamptons. Filled with delicious recipes and breathtaking photos, it is a must-read for all discerning entertainers.andrdquo;

andldquo;Beautiful photos, unique recipes, and engaging storytelling make Hamptons Entertaining a true pleasure to read as well as a valuable resource. . . . The book is not only a beautiful guide to entertaining in the Hamptons, it represents a commitment to maintaining that which makes it so magical.andrdquo;

andldquo;A mix of inspiring ideas for entertaining with a beautiful philanthropic mission. Whatandrsquo;s not to love? Hamptons Entertaining is a gorgeous book for your own home and a great gift to share.andrdquo;

andldquo;Author Annie Falk elevates beachside entertaining with her new book, brimming with recipes, advice, and inspiration.andrdquo;

andldquo;Barefoot dining in the Hamptons from lobster to sandrsquo;mores, Annie Falkandrsquo;s food fits her part.andrdquo;

andldquo;Even if you donandrsquo;t own a Hamptons house you can throw a party like you do.andrdquo;

andldquo;Entertaining inspiration from the Hamptons.andrdquo;

andldquo;Boasting a beauty of sensual photographs, Falkandrsquo;s lovely coffee table book appeals to both the readerandrsquo;s inner chef and inner designer.andrdquo;

Annie Falk learned to cook from the legendary chef Roger Vergandeacute; at Le Moulin de Mougins in Provence. The author of Palm Beach Entertaining, she resides in Palm Beach and New York.

Eric Ripert is the chef and co-owner of the celebrated restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. A Hamptons regular, he is the author of four cookbooks and host of the award-winning PBS series Avec Eric.

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