Food with Friends : The Art of Simple Gatherings: a Cookbook

Blogger Leela Cyd knows how to turn an everyday necessity-eating-into a pretty, pleasurable affair, where candied rose petals top a simple handmade soda to elevate guests' moods. Food with Friends gives you recipes for simple yet special fare using basic cooking techniques and adding small, whimsical touches-think a few slices of french toast doused in lavender syrup or a salad composed of flowers (guests will gasp with glee!). Here, too, is a section on styling ideas for table settings and stocking a pantry to make last-minute nibbles.