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-her cooking and entertaining has even been acclaimed by Martha Stewart and Julia Child. Whether a simple picnic for two or a celebration dinner for twenty, California Cooking and Southern Style is the perfect cookbook and table-scape guide to have at your fingertips always. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients and step-by-step instructions, the recipes are deceptively simple, utterly delicious, and tested by everyday home cooks. Introduced by a section on beautiful table setting and menus, the rest of the book is organized by courses, with each main course accompanied by a suggested menu. With more than one hundred recipes and beautiful photographs that inform and inspire, Frances Schultz's newest book will make your mouth water, your eyes dance, your kitchen sing, and your guests happy.