Hawaii's parties have always been a potpourri of style drawing from the different cultures that piled into the Islands since their discovery by the West in the nineteenth century. Kaui Philpotts grew up with these cultures and loves to celebrate them. In this book, she shows you how. This books walks you through all the steps to throwing a successful party with Island style. Each party is accompanied by a special cocktail and food menu as well as recipes and step-by-step guidance. While the menus are contemporary, there is always a nod to local tastes, and an emphasis on produce and products grown or made close to home. Party Hawaii shows how to entertain simply with ease and style. Celebrate in a completely fresh, new way while having fun yourself. Kaui Philpotts has been writing about living well in Hawaii for many years. Her most recent book, the 2005 bestseller, Hawaii A Sense of Place, written in collaboration with interior designer Mary Philpotts McGrath, won the 2006 Hawaii Book of the Year Award from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association. Used Book in Good Condition