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.

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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.

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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.

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Steak and Pinto Beans

I’ve been making Steak and Pinto Beans since my husband and I first married. It’s one of our family favorites. There’s really nothing fancy about this dish. It’s quick and…

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Winter Entertaining

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Days of winter = nights of comfort food

The cold months of winter are the perfect time to make your favorite comfort food. Think foods that simmer on the stove for long amounts of time like stews, roasts, and casseroles. See my favorite Comfort Food Recipes along with ways to celebrate New Year’s, Valentine’s Day and much more.

Set a Pretty Table

Everything is fresh and new in spring!

Spring is a wonderful time of year to invite guests over for dinner. You might plan a Pizza Night while the temperature is still cool. Or a large Italian or Easter dinner with family and friends. Whether your event is casual or more thoughtful, your table display can set the mood of your party.

Consider table linens and pretty dishes to match your theme. Candles and fresh or artificial flowers will work magic on a table display. If using candles, think small such as tea lights, which won’t put off too much heat, in case the weather is warming up. Or maybe add cute animal figurines to the table display such as chickens or bunnies.

If you’re planning a more informal gathering, go with matching paper plates and disposable napkins. You might even consider having the dinner outside, if the weather is nice. No matter what you decide, always have fun and enjoy this time with your guests.