Synopsis
Just a Small Gathering, Volume I is a book geared toward a modern family that is learning what the Baby Boom generation has known for over half a century, simple is better. Just a Small Gathering, Volume I rediscovers the lost art of informally entertaining small groups of family and friends. The authors do not focus on the formal presentations and decorating aspects that make up the bulk of entertaining themed books currently available today. Instead, they have chosen to focus on families and couples that are either new to entertaining, or are beginning to entertain again, and have chosen to focus solely on the informal aspects of entertaining at home.About the Authors:David Kershner and Scott Boles partner together to bring you a comprehensive guide to informal entertaining. Read along as they break down the art of informal entertaining in to three distinct disciplines and provide examples for creative ways to overcome a variety of entertaining issues. They conclude their exercise by providing twelve complete menus inspired by regions, traditions, and the seasons.David is a 'foodie' who enjoys good food and good wine. His passions for cooking and thirst for knowledge led him to several cooking and knife skills classes where he met Scott, the instructor. What he learned as he discovered he new found love of cooking lead him to write a fictional series dealing with the downfall of the American agricultural system and the aftermath that might possibly ensue.Scott is a trained chef that has applied his craft as the Head, or Executive, Chef at The Village of Breckenridge Resort, The Velvet Cloak Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Executive Dining for Disney. He currently owns and operates three Yabos Tacos restaurants in the Central Ohio area.
About the Author
David is an 'foodie' who enjoys good food and good wine. His passions for cooking and thirst for knowledge led him to several cooking and knife skills classes where he met Scott, the instructor.
Scott is a trained chef that has applied his craft as the Head, or Executive, Chef at The Village of Breckenridge Resort, The Velvet Cloak Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Executive Dining for Disney. He currently owns and operates several restaurants.
Mr. Kershner's Published Works Include:
TAAM: The Authoritative Authorware Manual
A technical manual co-written while employed in Charlotte, NC. Although it is no longer available, it provided instruction on computer based training and web based training (CBT/WBT) development using the Authorware development platform.
When Rome Stumbles
Represents his first piece of published fictional writing and explores life in America from a dystopian perspective if all GMO's were suddenly banned. This work was born out of Just a Small Gathering. Originally published in July 2013, the second edition for Part I of the Foreign and Domestic series was released on August 3, 2014
Hannibal is at the Gates
Part II of the Foreign and Domestic series continues where Part I left off. Follow the journey of the Simmons family and friends as they prepare for chaos and mayhem.
Works Currently in Process
By the Dawn's Early Light
Part III of the Foreign and Domestic series is currently being written and the expected release date is summer 2015.
Just a Small Gathering, Volume II: Back to Kitchen Basic
Part II of the non-fiction cooking and entertainment series is currently being written with the expected release date fall 2015.
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