Shows how to minimize the problems and maximize the effect of this family occasion with 20 special menus, ranging from a celebration lunch for two to a large mid-summer feast. Traditional English fare sits side by side with ideas from across the globe including French, North African, Scandinavian and Oriental. Summer buffets are complemented by hot winter warmers. There are also plenty of fish-based menus and vegetable dishes for non-meat eaters, and a plan of action and shopping notes for each menu will avoid last-minute panics.