"Southern Get-Togethers" is like having your own Southern party planner at your fingertips! Packed with delicious recipes, clever tips, and tons of inspiration, this book will help you host gatherings that your friends and family will rave about. Get ready to throw unforgettable parties with a touch of Southern charm!

Souther Get-Togethers will definitely be my go-to hosting book. As a 30-something from the west coast who now lives in the Deep South I love that this book breaks down Southern hosting etiquette. The recipes are delicious, the photos are stunning and Kelsey’s tips are so helpful. This book would make a wonderful gift and would be perfect for a bride-to-be!

Love that this is not only full of amazing looking recipes but also gives some pointers on making it an inviting space to host. Will definitely se this as a source when hosting this summer!

I thought Southern Get-Togethers by Kelsey Barnard Clark was a visually stunning and authentic to the Southern experience. While I spent portions of my life in the South there are still culinary traditions that are totally foreign to me and I found that her cookbook was fantastic at making them easily accessible and understandable to this mostly-non-southerner. I absolutely loved that Kelsey took the time to explain the social aspect of Southern get togethers along with the culinary portion. While that might seem a bit strange or unnecessary to some, I can say that Southern get togethers are a whole other ballgame compared to what a lot of people are used to. God forbid you wear the wrong thing, bring the wrong thing, show up at the wrong time…Visually this book is perfection. The recipes themselves look amazing and I know for myself, I prefer cookbooks to have photos of what the recipes are supposed to look like when all is said and done. The family photos, decor how-to’s, and even just the page-by-page styling all remind me of the quintessential Southern palate. I’m transported back to my childhood when we’d visit my elderly relatives in the summer and eat the recipes presented in this book. I love that these recipes are authentic and relatively easy to recreate no matter where you live. I love that there’s a variety of Southern food showcased too. Not just the stereotypical fried food or BBQ a lot of people think of when they hear “Southern food.” The fact that Kelsey has picked dishes from pretty much every corner of the South really is commendable and will hopefully open people’s eyes up to a new variety of food. While a lot of these recipes are familiar to me there are quite a few that are brand new that I plan on making very soon! My husband is a New Yorker so most of these recipes will be completely new to him!

Title: Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings
Author: Kelsey Barnard Clark
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pub date: 9/10/2024

I’m drooling!

Once I finished this book, I was left trying to decide which recipe I want to master first and when can I share these recipes with my family and friends!

The recipes combined with all the entertaining tips have given me confidence to put all of it together without all of the stress.

This cookbook has advice on how to throw a southern style get-together wherever you are and over 100 mouth watering recipes. There are beautiful photos of the recipes along with some gorgeous tablescapes.

The recipes seem like anyone willing to try something new will be able to handle. No need to feel intimidated by all you learn from these pages.

Thank you #NetGalley and #ChronicleBooks for the opportunity to read this book.

Southern Get Together focuses on hosting inspiration and tips.

The sections are
Getting Together: prep work, the logistics of a group gathering, and decorations.
Daytime Delights
All Day Bashes
Potlucks & Supper Clubs
Formal Affairs and Slow Food Socials

Each recipe has servings, ingredients, and directions with a picture for each recipe. The pictures are very bright and aesthetic. The hosting its were very helpful and in-depth.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Obsessed! This book is stunning and I will read, buy, obsess over anything Kelsey writes. I have her previous book and really enjoy the recipes, and these were just as simple and wonderful.

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“I’ve made all the mistakes already and I want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying. Think of it as the self help guide to throwing the damn party! It’s the encouragement you need to open your door and welcome the fun in.”

I already added this book to my Amazon cart for September 9…..this is the most BEAUTIFUL book I have seen and I want it! I want to buy it for the coffee table, one for the kitchen, and one for everyone I know. It’s stunning! The pictures and the way it’s put together is incredible s It is absolutely chalked full of more than a hundred delicious looking meals, drinks, desserts, and page after page is full of beautiful pictures to show the items. She talks about how to set flowers in the vase just so, and has step by step for it. I loved that the author had such a heartfelt opening in the book to describe herself, her family, her heart for hosting, and her hope for others to do the same.
It’s her hope to help others gather together without the stress and worry and just enjoy the time with others having fun with great food and drinks. I love how she reminds the reader it’s not about the fancy stuff, it’s about being invited by you! Get. This. Book. I’d buy it for you if I could! Thank you so much @netgalley @kelseybarnardclark @chroniclebooks for this advanced copy, it was wonderful. #netgalley #kelseybarnardclark #chroniclebooks

Southern Get Togethers had so many good tips for hosting. I live in the South and I am not great at hosting. I am going to buy this book so I can have it on hand to reference for my next get together.

What amazing tips! Some of my favorites include the party-ready closet, pantry, and bar. What a difference this would have made in my life all these years! Not to mention the table setup page with the list of what glassware, silverware, tableware, and linens will be used, so extremely helpful! The recipes are also very simple to follow yet will impress your guests around the table. I can’t wait to host my next dinner party with all of these instructions!

I absolutely loved the visuals in this book! The wallpapers for each part/section were stunning and all the food looked downright delicious. The grinder subs and hot honey chicken are both going on my recipe list. I also 100% need a table on a dock in my life now… I’ve been inspired! I really enjoy a cookbook that includes design and style ideas for the home and for events. It’s nice to have for every day and for when you want to do something fun and different!