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entertaining 1-2-3
The
mere suggestion to throw a cocktail party can be a daunting one to
most people. However in reality, with proper planning a party can
be pulled off a lot easier than we imagine. Even for those of us who
barely have time to run our most important errands, there is a solution.
Chef and hostess extraordinaire, Rozanne Gold, offers a simple and
very accessible plan of attack. Well aware of the pressure to impress
during the holiday season, she offers easy-to-follow advice and recipes
for complete success! What entertainers need to keep in mind is that
festivity and joy are for partygoers and givers alike.
Setting our cares aside, (because we also learn that we don't
have to spend a lot of time and money to dazzle our guests), we
follow this book's examples on how to spread holiday and New Year's
cheer in three basic steps. The following Timeline 1-2-3 is from
Rozanne's latest book, Entertaining 1-2-3. This timeline is the
crucial tool that makes our next party's preparations both well
organized and fun.
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timeline
1-2-3
1. One month to two weeks before
- Develop
the idea/concept.
- Decide
on the date and guests.
- Invite
guests (send invitations for more formal events; call for informal
events).
2. Two to one week before
- Create
a menu with wines (within your budget).
- Make
a shopping list.
- Hire
any help.
- Rent
anything you might need.
3. Final countdown
- Choose
linens; arrange the tabletop and the centerpiece flowers.
- Prepare
mise-en-place (get everything ready) and cook.
- Open
the wines; serve the meal.
- Clean
up.
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