Claudia Taittinger, of the famed TaittingerChampagne family, shares her secrets for hostingsuccessful dinner parties with sophistication andstyle, including tried-and-true recipes sure todelight even the most discerning guest.Having played host to high society from Paris toNew York and learned the art of cooking and presen-tation from some of France's most celebrated chefsat the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, Claudia Taittinger isa consummate entertainer and bon vivant who canreally cook. Elegance, refinement, and graciousnesscolor every detail of every delightful and deliciousoccasion.Drawing on traditional rules of French savoir faire,Taittinger guides readers to hosting unforgettableevents. Starting with the type of occasion fromsophisticated formal parties to holiday gatherings andintimate dinners and using exquisite photography,she illustrates how to tailor the table and create theappropriate mood and ambience. Each event is pairedwith mouthwatering recipes, from a classic EggplantTerrine and always comforting Salmon Coulibiac toa delicious Duck Breast with Roasted Figs and WildMushrooms.Taittinger deftly combines colors, finishes, textures,and floral arrangements to set the stage for theperfect occasion while sharing time-honored princi-ples of social etiquette, making the grandeur of theParisian lifestyle accessible for everyone and inspiringthe reader to host dinner parties with incomparableFrench flair.