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The Dinner Party: What To Serve?

The age-old proverbial dilemma of what to serve at a dinner party can best be resolved by picking dishes that are tried and true favorites and will appeal to everyone. Avoid flambé ostrich or deviled dinosaur unless you are positive your guests will go for the exotic. As a rule, stay away from organ meats, wild game and raw fish. If you really are determined to serve something along these lines, offer an alternative and universal favorite for the less adventurous that is a sure to please, such as roast chicken. Stick with easily made dishes that need no last … Continue reading →

Generating Conversation at the Dinner Party

There is nothing more awkward than a silence so heavy it can be sliced with a knife between guests who are seated and facing each other at a dinner party. How can a host/hostess avoid this? The status of the weather (be it hot or cold) and the cruel fluctuations of the stock market aren’t even interesting topics to many and depressing to more than a few. So what do you do to keep everyone happy and talking? Consider the following ideas. One thought is to always pair talkers with listeners and to keep spouses, bosum buddies and conversation huggers … Continue reading →