{"product_id":"revel-a-maximalists-guide-to-having-people-over-a-hosting-cookbook-9780593836842","title":"Revel: A Maximalist's Guide to Having People Over [A Hosting Cookbook]","description":"\u003cb\u003eA fresh take on the art of having people over, this modern guide to hosting offers 85 recipes across fifteen distinctive menus from the author of \u003ci\u003eColombiana. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A fierce invitation to rethink how to host with love, generosity, and wild amplitude. \u003ci\u003eRevel\u003c\/i\u003e opened my mind to entertaining any time of day.\"--Dana Cowin, founder of Progressive Hedonist and former editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe art of entertaining starts long before your guests arrive. \u003ci\u003eRevel \u003c\/i\u003eis chef, food stylist, and housewares designer Mariana Velásquez playbook for setting up a headache-free affair. Her starting place is always the \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e--why are you inviting people over? This answer becomes your north star, guiding you through planning from what mood you'd like to set to how many people to invite. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince no gathering is complete without food, Mariana provides fifteen tried-and-true menus for any type of event. Organized by time of day, each menu is accompanied by a detailed plan and set up, where Mariana pulls from her countless hours of hosting experience to suggest her preferred order to buy and prep as well as how she sets up the space to create the tone she envisions for the affair. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll have recipes for Morning Rituals like a \u003cb\u003eCardamom Labneh \u003c\/b\u003ewith \u003cb\u003eLemon Verbena Poached Rhubarb\u003c\/b\u003e for breakfast in bed. A \u003cb\u003eFragrant Soupy Salmon Rice with Chorizo\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eCitrus Pork Belly and Radicchio Salad \u003c\/b\u003egrace the table for a fun pink-hued sit-down lunch fit for Midday Affairs. Maximize the Afternoon Light with the ultimate aperitivo spread filled with your favorite charcuterie and tinned fish alongside \u003cb\u003eLong Seedy Crackers\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eOrange-Spiced Olives\u003c\/b\u003e. Settle into your Evening Moves with a twist on a classic roast chicken menu that features a \u003cb\u003eSalt-Roasted Chicken \u003c\/b\u003ewith a luscious Harissa-inspired \u003cb\u003eSalsa Rouge\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003eSesame Whiskey Cocktail\u003c\/b\u003e that kicks off the night. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 85 delicious and dreamy recipes alongside gorgeous photography by Gentl \u0026amp; Hyers, \u003ci\u003eRevel \u003c\/i\u003einvites you to enjoy every aspect of throwing a party. Whether you want to follow these menus to a tee or use them as inspiration, Mariana reminds you that hosting can be as extravagant or unfussy as you'd like as long as you are having a fabulous time through it all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariana Velásquez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.26h x 7.68w x 1.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593836842\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMariana Velásquez \u003c\/b\u003eis a trained chef, stylist, designer, and passionate hostess with decades of experience in the realm of food. 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She has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eT Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCherry Bombe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInStyle\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Mariana Vel\u0026#195;\u0026#161;squez \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47754049781917,"sku":"9780593836842","price":56.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b0f25016-c61e-4a64-9525-e240389449ae.jpg?v=1774332053","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/revel-a-maximalists-guide-to-having-people-over-a-hosting-cookbook-9780593836842","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}