A PARTY CHEF'S GUIDE TO DELICIOUS ENCOUNTERS gives pointers on how to, and how not to, entertain family, friends and other important people. In addition, this work chronicles the possibilities of shared tables between persons of various social standing.

Eva R. Weber, a Swiss-trained chef, shares her stories and offers helpful hints and chapter-closing recipes derived from decades of experience. Marty Larkin’s delightful illustrations are an added treat.