A Few Entertaining Tips

One of my favorite things is to entertain our family and friends with a homecooked dinner, complete with appetizers, the main course, and dessert. I may spend hours deciding on the theme and menu, and then comes the fun of choosing the dishes to grace our table.

For me, entertaining is more than serving food. Instead, I like to think I’m serving up a memory that will last a lifetime. See all Entertaining Ideas Here.

Spring Entertaining
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Spring Entertaining

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Green Grass, Budding Trees and flowers, and fresh air

Spring is a wonderful time to entertain, whether it’s an Easter dinner, a night of Mexican food, a Mother’s day Brunch, or possibly a picnic outdoors. Get out and enjoy the fresh air, or bring spring inside with beautiful flowers and an open window. Here are some of my favorite Spring Entertaining Ideas.

Family Pizza Night

Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

Mexican Dinner Recipe Ideas

A Traditional Italian Dinner

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Collecting Dishes

Could this be an addiction?

I take great pleasure in collecting pretty dishes for my tables. Porcelain, fine china, stoneware, earthenware, depression glass – I love it all. You might even call this pleasure an addiction.

My husband first gifted me with a set of Blue Willow dishes one Christmas many years ago. Plus, I inherited a set or two from family members, and all gained admittance to my treasure trove.

It wasn’t until my empty nest days, however, that my collection really began to blossom. Place me in a thrift store, antique shop, or garage sale and my nose starts sniffing out all the wonderful bargains. It truly is a guilty pleasure. What can I say? I love pretty dishes.

Summer Entertaining

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Summer is a wonderful time to entertain family and friends, whether it’s for an outdoor barbecue, picnic, or just an evening of games. Below are some of my favorite Summer Entertaining Ideas. Have fun and enjoy these long, summer days and evenings!

Weekend Fish Fry

Shrimp Boil served outside on butcher paper

Summer Shrimp Boil

After School Snack Ideas

Labor Day Menu Ideas

Favorite Picnic Foods

Parmesan Corn with Smoked Paprika

If you only try one new recipe this summer, be sure to make this grilled Parmesan Corn with Smoked Paprika! I love corn on the cob, but this grilled version…

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Ranch Dressing Mix

Pasta Salad | Salads

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Family Recipes | Pasta Salad | Potluck | Salads

Granny’s Macaroni Salad

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Set a Pretty Table

Let Spring Be your guide

Whether you’re planning simple appetizers, an alfresco brunch, or a fun dinner with friends, your table display can set the mood of your party.

For a themed dinner (Saint Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, or Italian), consider table linens and dishes to match your event. A few simple candles or table decorations will add to the fun on a table display.

If you’re planning a morning brunch, consider going alfresco if the weather cooperates. A pretty tablecloth and flowers will set the mood, along with your dishes. Don’t be afraid to mix and match dishes or linens.

No matter what, always have fun and enjoy this time with your guests.