"How-To Entertain" Book for Beginners Chosen for Award - Easy Entertaining for Beginners by Patricia Mendez

2009 Silver Recipient - Mom's Choice Awards - Honoring excellence in family-friendly media, products and services

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) February 2, 2009 -- Author Patricia Mendez's book, Easy Entertaining for Beginners is designed for new nesters and newlyweds who want to learn to entertain family and friends but may have never done so in their lives. It includes 13 complete menus and everything from start to finish so novice hosts can pull off enjoyable and successful entertaining.

Patricia teaches "Easy Entertaining for Beginners" cooking classes, is a public speaker, writes articles for print magazines and internet sites including a weekly column for http://www.TheBudgetChef.com. She specializes in helping beginners gain confidence and skills to host great casual at-home entertaining.

The book is published by Maple Heights Press and distributed by Baker & Taylor and Quality Books. It is available at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and online at Amazon.com and other fine online bookstores. (ISBN: 978-0-9799564-0-9)

Contact: Patricia Mendez
Telephone: 310-257-8077

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