EASY TIPS FOR HOSTING A SIT-DOWN DINNER

EASY TIPS FOR HOSTING A SIT-DOWN DINNER

·        Setting the table before the guests’ arrival makes them feel welcome.

·        It also saves you last-minute stress and scrambling.

·        If you have limitations in doing this, assemble the items you’ll need.

·        If needed, someone else can set the table up for you without much direction.

·        Place flowers on the table to create a colourful ambience for your guests.

·        Avoid fragrant blooms that will overshadow the delicious smell of the food you will be serving.

·        If you don’t have flowers, pretty non-scented candles can be eye-catching.

·        Another idea is to display the dessert, or a cascade of fabulous chocolates.

·        As you set the table, think about the mealtime fallout, like bones, pits or shells, and place receptacles on the table to collect them.

·        Passing warm towels before serving dinner is a lovely personal touch.

·        To prepare towels, moisten as many matching facecloths as you have with a mild solution of water combined with either lemon juice or rosewater.

·        Wring out the cloths until just damp, fold in half, roll into cylinders and arrange in a single layer in a shallow casserole dish and cover tightly.

·        Microwave for 40 or 50 seconds and pass one to each person using tongs.

·        Gather the used towels on a tray before dinner is served.

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