Highly recommend this informative book showcasing gorgeous pictures with recipes, and tips for hosting and entertaining. Highly recommend this book if you are hosting a party for any occasion. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is beautiful and the recipes are well-written! I love how it’s structured and split up by what type of gathering you want to throw. Definitely would make a great gift. Thank you for the ARC.

The photos alone are a good reason to get this book. Then there is the advice towards entertaining including dishware, linens and everything else you might need. The food, oh the food. There is a well rounded selection of recipes, of special note to me where the French potato and green bean salad, and the salsas. There are so many items bookmarked to try!

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this lovely arc. The illustrations are beautiful and delicious recipes. Perfect for get togethers and the holidays.

This book is beautiful. It has information on etiquette and tips for hosting dinner parties or luncheons. There are also many wonderful recipes that I can’t wait to try. I can’t wait to get a physical copy.

Recipes from across the south
Ms. Clark created a Southern cookbook with the old favorites and some new twists. It is beautifully illustrated and the recipes run from back yard get together to formal settings. Set up in categories to make it quick to find your goal.
I requested and received a Netgalley ARC to peruse gratis and offer my opinion in the same.

True Confessions: I am a Top Chef fan and have watched every episode including the year that Kelsey Barnard Clark won. I loved her home style cooking, her love of family and her plans for her restaurant. I was prepared to love this cookbook. I wasn’t prepared for how much.

Getting Started, the first section, is full of ideas and suggestions. For instance, add to your glass and dinnerware collections at thrift stores. The Prep chapters give you a shopping list of necessary items to keep in your pantry and..I would buy the book just for this…how much food ( meat, starch, vegetable) you need per person! No more wondering if you have enough!

The recipes are organized into four sections: Daytime Delights (Tarragon Chicken Salad sounds yummy), All Day Bashes ( Coconut Tempura Shrimp is my pick here), Potlucks and Supper Clubs (Crunchy Chickpeas for a snack) and Formal Affairs and Slow Food Socials (French Potato and Green Bean Salad) and have so many other delicious recipes.

This cookbook belongs in every kitchen. It’s full of information and Kelsey Barnard Clark makes you feel like you can make all the recipes here. I don’t usually feel that way about recipes either. So 5 stars for the cookbook and another 5 stars for the gorgeous photographs taken by Antonis Achilleos. The old pickup truck full of flowers on the country road is amazing!

Thank you to NetGalley, Chronicle Books and Kelsey Barnard Clark for this ARC.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

This book is wonderful. Filled with ideas on ways to celebrate with food. So many great recipes to share and devour. It just makes me want to throw a party!

Southern Get-Togethers is a non-fiction book with recipes, organisation and decoration tips.
I am not the exact target audience - I do not organise such big gatherings often, but when I do, I would like them to be like the ones in this book: well-0rganised, plus I was aware that this book contained useful information when I picked it up.
Flower arrangements, decoration tips, and recipes accompanied by amazing photos. What more to ask? Plus, as an artist, I get inspiration from such books. This is a well-designed and written book and I recommend it.

Southern Get-Togethers is an accessible and *useful* guide to putting together inviting tables from the smallest gatherings to feasts, with a southern (USA) aesthetic and featuring southern cuisine written and curated by Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark. Due out 17th Sept 2024 from Chronicle Books, it's 288 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

This is a complete guide from the planning phase (what, how many, season, where, resources) through to completion for beautiful, timely, appropriate, inviting, and tastefully presented spreads - from the simplest nibbles with friends, to a lush extravaganza.

There are so many practical takeaways here - everything from choosing flavors and balancing flavors and textures, to serving utensils, containers, glassware, dinnerware, and more. This is the stuff which those of us who grew up without a subscription to Southern Living and Town & Country probably missed out on.

The presentations are divided thematically: daytime gatherings (brunches, lunches, happy hours/stop-by gatherings), all-day parties (game/playoff days, cookouts, family reunion type things), potlucks & supper club gatherings, and formal affairs and slow food socials. Each type of gathering is given solid reflection and the attention to detail is impressive and reassuring.

The recipes are included in each individual gathering and range from very simple casual friend type dishes to showstoppers.

Ingredient measurements are supplied in imperial (American) standard measurements with metric measures in parentheses (yay!). The nutritional information is not included. Each gathering includes a header with a short description of the recipes and approximate servings. Extra tips or recipe alternatives are listed in text boxes in the recipes. The recipes themselves are fairly straightforward and are made for the most part with easily sourced ingredients.

The photography is abundant and clear and the recipes are illustrated simply and clearly. The photography by Antonis Achilleos is one of the highlights of this book.

This would make a great choice for the cook's home library. It's a really good solid volume on entertaining and it also includes quite a good selection of finger-foods, appetizers, small bites, and brunch dishes. Holiday dinners aren't a focus in this volume, but it would be easy to incorporate modifications.

Five stars. Beautifully presented and accessible for regular (non-professional) cooks.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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Very nice cookbook. I look forward to trying out some of the recipes with my family. They seem pretty easy to follow and consist of things my family will actually eat.

Southern Gets-Togethers is a recipe and hosting book that is broke down into five sections (getting started, daytime delights, all day bashes, potlucks/supper clubs, and formal affairs/slow food socials). It is full of useful information, recipes, beautiful photos, and great party ideas. My favorite recipes are for butter bean hummus, the milkshake bar, salsa three ways, and roasted apple, peanut streusel, and chili crunch ice cream sandwiches.

Read this book if you like:
* To host elaborate dinner parties or groups of friends on a hot summer night.
* If you love southern food

Stars: 4/5

Thank you to Kelsey Barnard Clark, Chronicle Books, and Netgalley let for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Beautiful book!

Practical guide to hosting wonderful gatherings with tips, checklists and a bountiful of recipes.

Thanks to NetGalley, Chronicle Books & Kelsey Barnard Clark for giving me an ARC of this amazing book ✨

Kelsey has written another wonderful book, where her heart and soul shines through. The photography and styling is truly stunning. The writing style makes you feel like you're getting guidance from your best friend, who also has the most gorgeous home and throws the best parties. I have a long list of recipes to try, starting with the Peruvian Solterito and Big Batch French 75. So glad I got to experience this ARC!

Being from the South, I always appreciate a good recipe. I especially love cooking new things for family gatherings. I can't wait to taste-test these wonderful ideas!

I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Southern Get-Togethers is beautifully photographed and executed. The pages feature sumptuous designs, and elegant photos of tablescapes and dishes are beautifully laid out. This is the perfect book, not only for those looking for recipes for get-togethers but also for someone who is interested in learning *how* to host. Author Kelsey Barnard Clark has tips, tricks, and secrets for daytime parties, cocktail evenings, hunting seasons, potlucks, and everything in between. Not only could I not wait to try the recipes included (especially some of the batch drink recipes, I've never been successful in preparing cocktails for a crowd!) but I also loved all of the information she provided to help each event run smoothly and be enjoyable for both guests and hosts.

This is a must-purchase not only for libraries in the Southern US but for anyone who has patrons interested in the art of entertaining. Special thanks to NetGalley and to Chronicle Books for providing an Advanced Reader's Copy of Southern Get-Togethers in exchange for an unbiased review.

Southern Get-Togethers is filled with beautiful photos, hosting tips, and tons of wonderful recipes!

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this ARC!

This was such a cool book!

As a Southern lady myself, I can vouch for this book. It’s full of the unwritten rules of hosting that your mama taught you (or that you wish she had). It’s the classic rules of how to be a gracious hostess with contemporary parties in mind.

One of my favorite pages was charts of how much food (protein, veggie, starch) and alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) you’d need for 10-20-50-100-150 people. I mean, I can’t see myself hosting a 150-person party but I have hosted parties for 25 people and having this resource at hand would have been a huge help!

The recipes looked really good as well! I liked the idea of making my own Quick Pickled Green Tomatoes or Compound Butter to add a little pizzazz to the main dishes I’m more accustomed to.

More than anything, this book reminds me of a coffee table version of a Junior Service League cookbook that I inherited from my mom (IYKYK). It’s full of recipes, but also good tips and advice about party hosting. All it’s missing are personal notes like “Buy a pan of frozen yeast rolls.”

Overall, this is a beautiful book that would make a good gift for a bridal shower or just yourself if you’re a party planner.

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Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings –– Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100 + Recipes by Kelsey Barnard Clark is a 290 page book. A more upscale collection of recipes is included in this recipe book. It's not one of those church-gathered recipe books. Below you will find some of my favorite recipes from each section of the book.

Getting Started

Party Ready Closet

Party Ready Pantry

Party Ready Bar

The Who, Why, When, and Where

The Table

The Florals

How to Plan Any Menu, Anytime

The Charts

Hosting Guidelines

Mind Your P's and Q's but Break Some Rules

Daytime Delights

Tarragon Chicken Salad on Croissants

Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Spinach Frittata

Berry Clafoutis

All-Day Bashes

Beignets

Hot Honey Chicken

Shortbread Crumble Banana Pudding

Potlucks & Supper Clubs

Tandoori Wings

Carnegie Deli-Inspired Cheesecake

Homemade Pita

Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Tiramisu

Formal Affairs & Slow Food Socials

Fennel and Citrus Roast Chicken

Jollof Rice

Whole Artichokes

Bananas Foster

Paella

Flan de Leche

Southern-Style Ramen

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
What a beautiful cookbook. I really enjoyed reading it and the recipes all looks delicious and easy to make. Highly recommend!