This new essential guide to entertaining is divided by occasion, offering a fresh lineup of menus and ideas from Oxford, Mississippi's go-to caterer for every celebratory scenario life serves up. In this update to the best-selling book of our mothers' and grandmothers' era, Elizabeth's tell-it-like-it-is voice provides a twist to the classic southern advice that is a refresher for entertainers of any age or experience. Packed with delicious recipes from the original book like smoked salmon canapes, hot cheese squares, and brandy alexanders, the book also includes popular picks from the current pages of Southern Living as well as Elizabeth's treasured recipe box.