Alice Hart is a genius at effortless entertaining and serving up delicious food for a crowd. In Friends at My Table she?s crafted twelve complete menus?three for each season?and seventy perfectly delicious recipes for a year?s worth of colorful celebrations. Menus include food and drink for a bridal shower, brunches, a laid-back summer wedding, picnics, autumn bonfires, and even a New Year?s Eve dinner. There?s something here for every occasion, mood, budget, and palate?omnivores and vegetarians, too. Also, get ideas for charming activities to incorporate into your parties: how to build a home smoker, tips on wild-food foraging, how to pack for a picnic, and even the basics of playing beach cricket.