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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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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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 Valentine’s Day and more.

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Set a Pretty Table

Holiday planning

Whether you’re planning simple appetizers or an elegant dinner, your table display can set the mood of your party.

For an evening dinner, consider table linens and pretty dishes to match your theme. Candles and fresh or artificial flowers will work magic on a table display.

If you’re planning a more informal gathering, go with matching paper plates and disposable napkins beside a colorful table arrangement to set the mood. Again, don’t forget candles. The holidays are the perfect time to use them. Don’t forget a little light holiday music to add even more cheer to your party.

Always have fun and enjoy this time with your guests.


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Baking Cookies, Brunches, Elegant Dinners

I love the time of Christmas, beginning immediately after Thanksgiving (with Advent) until Epiphany (Twelve Days after Christmas.) It’s a joyous time, with lots of moments for friend and family gatherings. Whether it’s church caroling, a holiday tea party, a weekend brunch, or a Christmas celebration, there’s always food involved, and lots of it. Here are some of my favorite holiday entertaining ideas.