Review: Perfect Parties

by Janet Kohler (Random House Struik, R325)

Janet Kohler’s Perfect Parties is a step-by-step guide to planning the ultimate get-together, whatever the occasion or budget.

Chapters cover everything from choosing a theme and decor, to plan of action and preparation countdown, all complemented by delicious recipes to impress any guest. (I’ve tried the blue cheese crème brûlée and rosti with salmon and sour cream, with great success – and I’m planning to go all out for Christmas lunch this year.)

Perfect Parties features the awesome talents of stylist Penelope Mitchell and is beautifully illustrated.

Originally an economist, Kohler is a cordon bleu and runs a Durban cookery school.