Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- the mood -- music -- lighting -- the table -- plates, platters and cutlery -- glassware -- linens -- finishing touches -- place setting -- flowers & -- plants -- shopping -- the larder -- store cupboard magic -- BRUNCHES -- mexican fiesta -- weekend with friends -- hair of the dog -- on the move -- LUNCHES -- afternoon in provence -- catch of the day -- rooftop picnic -- easter gathering -- last barbecue of the year -- low & -- slow -- winter warmer -- boxing day grazing -- DINNERS -- the forager's table -- east end cucina -- pull out all the stops -- d.i.y. thai -- a reason to celebrate -- span'ish' tapas -- eight 'til late -- le weekend -- movie night -- curry night -- summer garden party -- canapés for a crowd -- index -- acknowledgements.