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Entertaining- Starting Small
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How to Begin Entertaining...
Starting Small with a Dinner Party for Good
Friends:
2 weeks ahead:
*set a date in
advance
*plan a menu (write/print out recipes and make a grocery list)
*decide on buffet vs. sit-down dinner (plan on making a little
extra... just in case)
*test out recipes on your family first
*purchase non-perishables (candles, plates, napkins, canned goods)
*choose placemats, tablecloths
*choose music
*decide on serving dishes you will use, and what you'll need to
purchase
*utensils- do you have enough silverware?
1-2 days ahead:
*check out your dishes, glasses, silverware & napkins for spots and
imperfections
*clean out refrigerator
*check out your ovens and clean, if necessary
*choose outfit to wear
*set table (use fragrance-free candles)
*shop for perishables
*find matches or clicker and choose a place where they will be
easily accessed
*clean bathroom - make sure it has extra toilet paper
*prepare any dishes ahead, if possible
evening before/ morning &
day of party:
*do any prep work (cutting, chopping, salad dressing, etc.)
*mid-day - begin getting dishes ready for cooking
*set up coffeepot with coffee in filter, water in tank and ready to
brew
*clear buffet area and set up with serving dishes and utensils
*be dressed and ready and least 20 minutes ahead of time
*light candles in entertaining area before guests arrive
*turn on lamps, outside lights to make home "warm"
timing for dinner:
*serve drinks when company arrives for about 30 minutes
*if your guests ask to help, allow them to put ice in glasses and
pour beverages
*put on coffee when you sit down for dinner, 1 kettle of water for
tea
*allow about 40 minutes to 1 hour for eating
*clear plates and put in sink (do not take time to wash dishes
while guests
are there)
*clear away buffet quickly and put out dessert
*serve dessert and coffee and try to keep guests out of kitchen and
into living area
*always offer more coffee...
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