Entertaining Secrets from an Accomplished Hostess and Down-to-Earth Southern Belle!

Set on a ranch in the stunningly beautiful Southern California wine country, well-known writer and television personality Frances Schultz’s hospitality is no secret in Santa Barbara County and beyond. The cooking of chef and recipe creator Stephanie Valentine is acclaimed by all who’ve sampled it, including Martha Stewart and Julia Child. Frances invites us into her home, her heart and a place at her beautiful table, and she shows us how she does it.

Whether you're planning a simple picnic for two or a celebration dinner for 20, CALIFORNIA COOKING AND SOUTHERN STYLE is the perfect cookbook and table-scape guide to have at your fingertips always. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients and tested by everyday home cooks, the recipes are tried, true, do-able and delicious. The same goes for the beautiful and deceptively simple table settings.

A unique, at-a-glance listing of 18 menus is followed by chapters featuring each menu with recipes, table settings and entertaining tales and tips. With a hundred-plus recipes and photographs, CALIFORNIA COOKING AND SOUTHERN STYLE will make your mouth water, your eyes dance, your guests grateful and your heart happy.