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The Art of Entertaining

Introduction to Entertaining Entertaining is an art; it takes organization, planning and execution skills. The hostess has to be capable of doing multiple tasks, sometimes at the same time. Entertaining can be empowering when you can pull together an enjoyable party for all your guests. Take pride in what you can do and remember you [...]

Entertaining Essentials

Do you have what it takes to Entertain? Entertaining requires some basic essentials; plates, platters, glasses, silverware, napkins, and tablecloths. Getting all the essentials together is an investment that you might need to build up over time. Versatile pieces that can work well for holidays, anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays and other events are best for [...]

Cooking for a Crowd

Entertaining 50 Guests Cooking for a crowd is not  the easiest part of entertaining unless you have experience in cooking for a  large number of people.   One thing that  can be confusing is when you need to determine the amount of food needed.  Also cooks will try to just multiply the  recipe ingredients to feed [...]

20 Home Entertaining Tips

20 Home Entertaining Tips Entertaining Made Easy If you are not an expert at entertaining, here are 20 home entertaining tips for a formal dinner, a backyard barbeque or serving a buffet for a crowd. The key is to plan ahead and accomplish as much as possible before the day of the party. The best [...]

Steps in Planning a Party

Party Planning Tips What makes a good party? It could be the people, the entertainment, the food, the drinks or the location. Actually it is all of the above. You need to have the right ingredients for a party to come alive for an unforgettable experience. The host is responsible to make sure all the [...]

Wine Selection Part 3

Wine Selection Guide This Wine Selection Guide provides a basic understanding of wine, where it comes from, the process of winemaking and how to select the right wine for the right occasion. The Wine Selection Guide is intended to get the less experienced wine drinker the knowledge to better navigate a wine list. Understanding the [...]

Event Entertainment Basics

Entertainment Most events and parties will benefit from some type of entertainment. There are many different varieties of entertainment acts suited for many different types of occasions. Below is a partial list to help get you started thinking which would be best for your event. Music Bands Blues, Bluegrass, Christian, Classical Country, Dance, Jazz, Oldies [...]

Table and Buffet Serving Styles

Food Serving Styles Food serving styles can be classified as Table Service and Buffet Service styles. There are variations within each of these depending upon your entertaining style. The Table Service is typically more formal and is for fewer people. The Buffet Service is a casual setting and great for larger gatherings. The number of [...]

A Book Party

A Book Party is a party theme that can be used for a shower or birthday. The guest of honor is one who loves to read and share books. So for this party theme, think of the library, bookstore and of course all kinds of books. The invitation can be homemade in the theme of a small [...]

Wine Selection Part 2

The Grapes Of Wine This Wine Selection Guide provides a basic understanding of wine, where it comes from, the process of winemaking and how to select the right wine for the right occasion. The Wine Selection Guide is intended to get the less experienced wine drinker the knowledge to better navigate a wine list. Understanding [...]

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