...a gastronomic tour of Washington's embassies

The Food and Wine Diva's new book is about how foreign ambassadors and embassies in Washington entertain and showcase their countries’ food, wine, and culture through entertaining.  Readers get an inside look at each ambassador’s personal entertaining style, formal and informal embassy parties, and learn about the important holidays, festivals, and significant customs that are unique to each country.

Each chapter is written like a cultural guide and culinary travelogue so that anyone can attend an embassy event or visit one of the featured countries and put their best foot forward.

• The proper way to greet any ambassador and their spouse
• Colorful descriptions of embassy events
• The story behind ancient festivals and holidays
• National dishes and regional foods
• Helpful tips about various wines from featured regions
• Essential information on each country?s table manners and dining customs
• The origins of cultural traditions

Whether you're going on safari in Kenya or have been invited to a private dinner at the Residence of His Excellency João de Vallera, Ambassador of Portugal, JOIN US AT THE EMBASSY will help make your visit and dining experiences more fun, informed, and carefree.

Need a guest speaker or food/wine program leader? Hire Summer by contacting her at info@foodandwinediva.com or contact her agent, Nine Speakers, Inc.  at (202) 328-6861 or by email at ninespeakers@usa.net.