|
 | Some people have no problem preparing for their party as guests arrive. They are comfortable chopping and cooking and setting the table while pouring wine for their guests, setting the table, and making everyone feel relaxed. That's not me. I would much rather have things prepared and ready to go before I begin entertaining my guests. How about you? Have an Entertaining week! | |
Cook Ahead for an Easier Party
Today I helped a friend prepare for her daughter's birthday party tomorrow. The theme of this party is an "Iron Chef" type of competition, so there was a lot of food to prepare so that the girls could begin the competition as soon as they arrived. Even if your party doesn't have a food theme, there are a lot of reasons why you might want to prep your food in advance. Here's a reader tip for cooking ahead for an easier party.
| Summertime Party Necessities
I love entertaining in the summertime. Cooking by the grill and at the same time sharing a cold drink with my guests. Serving ice cream and fresh berries for dessert. Biting into corn on the cob after giving it a rub down with butter and a shake of salt. To make sure all of this summertime magic happens on your patio, I'm sharing my list of Summertime Party Necessities, as well as my picks for Salt, Pepper and Condiment Servers.
| How Do You Handle the Check When Out with Friends?
One of the common questions I've received over the years is from hosts wondering if it's okay to ask guests to pay for a share of the bill when they host a party in a restaurant. My simple answer is that asking your guests to pay isn't good etiquette, although I do offer suggestions for keeping down the expense. But I wonder how most people handle that awkward moment in a restaurant or bar when no one is the host and the check arrives. I invite you to take this poll and let us know how you and your friends handle the bill when going out together.
| Review of "BBQ 25"
Don't be fooled by the small format of "BBQ 25". This latest cookbook from chef Adam Perry Lang delivers much more than its size would suggest. Containing flavorful recipes for the 25 most popular grilled dishes, you don't necessarily need any other cookbook tucked into your grilling apron this season.
| |
| | Entertaining Ads
| | | | Featured Articles | |
| | | More from About.com | | | | | | Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding
The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More>
| | | | Join About.com's User Panel!
Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>
|
| | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Entertaining newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here.
About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy
Contact Information:
249 West 17th Street
New York, NY, 10011
© 2010 About.com | | | | |
Must Reads | |
Advertisement
 | |
No comments:
Post a Comment