The Hostess Handbook

“The Hostess Handbook showcases Maria’s knack of pulling the whole show together with her beautiful recipes–plus drinks, playlists, and a checklist for hosting–and her trademark ease and joy.” –Elisabeth Prueitt, author and cofounder of Tartine Bakery”[An] inspiring guide to hosting. The meals draw from a variety of cuisines, and many have components that can be prepared ahead of time… . This go-to volume is sure to help readers prepare memorable and tasty festivities.“–Publishers Weekly“This comprehensive and unpretentious guide is packed with elegant, approachable recipes plus tips and strategies to lessen the burden of hosting. It promises all the pleasures of good hospitality with less stress so you can be present from the first sip of wine to the last bite of dessert.” –Claire Saffitz, author of Dessert Person and What’s for Dessert

Maria Zizka is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks. She studied biology at UC Berkeley and food culture at UNISG in northern Italy, where she now teaches as a visiting lecturer. She was named by Forbes as one of the most influential people under 30 in the world of food and drink. Zizka lives and cooks in the Berkeley Hills with her husband and two sons.