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Food That Says Welcome

Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality: A Cookbook

Barbara Smith

About Food That Says Welcome

From the mother of Grammy Award winning singer Michael W. Smith, make your friends and family feel welcome, one meal at a time.

"Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara Smith

Some people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating inviting, mouth-watering meals and a warm environment that assures guests, “We’re glad you’re here.” Fortunately, says food expert Barbara Smith, the rest of us have the same potential to make guests feel nurtured, and here she offers an unforgettable treasury of recipes, tips, and how-to’s for everyone with the spiritual gift of hospitality–and for the rest of us who want to look like we do.

In Food That Says Welcome you’ ll learn to:

• Make welcoming food that is healthy and easy to prepare.
• Create an atmosphere that says to your guests, “You are special.”
• Make hospitality your ministry and service.

Learn what makes Barbara Smith’s meals and outreach so rave-worthy and discover how you can invoke the same spirit of hospitality in your own home and kitchen.

About Barbara Smith


Barbara Smith is the host of her own half-hour nationally syndicated television series, B. Smith with Style, and appears regularly as a lifestyle expert on NBC's Today show. She is the owner of three B. Smith's restaurants in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Sag Harbor, Long Island. Her new magazine, B. Smith Style, will be available on newsstands this fall. She lives with her husband, Dan Gasby, a television producer, and her step-daughter, Dana, in New York City and Sag Harbor.

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208 pages | Published by WaterBrook

On Sale Date: Feb 19, 2009

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