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Tips for more Functional Thanksgiving Entertaining

These tips will actually work for Thanksgiving or anytime. Whether you’re hosting a holiday meal or giving a dinner party they will help make things more functional when serving guests. While many people choose to serve a “family style,” Thanksgiving dinner, where platters and bowls of delicious food are passed around the table, some may find that the dining table soon becomes to full of good food to be very functional. Instead, you might consider setting up a buffet. A good way to do this and still keep the food the focus is to set a serving table or sideboard … Continue reading →

Eating Their Way Into The Record Books

I don’t know what it is about food and eating that makes people around the world stop and take notice. Eating contests draw as many stares as a flipped vehicle on the Golden Gate Bridge. And monster portions, such as the world’s largest cheesecake, can attract crowds from the far reaches of the globe. That said, I suppose it’s no wonder all eyes were on the quiet Amish region of northeastern Ohio a few weeks ago. According to news reports, restaurants, bakeries and family cooks in the popular Amish community united to break a Guinness record for the world’s largest … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Preparing an Attractive Buffet

When most people entertain guests, they want everything to be perfect. While perfection is generally out of reach, you can certainly host lovely, impressive gatherings, which will leave your guests looking forward to your next event. Buffet style meals are simpler and less formal than typical dinner party meals. They allow guests to relax and eat at their own pace, instead of strictly adhering to courses. Serving pieces are only one element. They need to be attractive, and while they don’t have to match precisely, they should coordinate with other pieces and utensils. They should also complement the other treatments. … Continue reading →