Let’s Eat
Including a budget-friendly tablecloth alternative that’s actually more fun than the original.
Being the host is not a simple job.
And ensuring you do, too.
Around the holidays, you have the gorgeous autumn and early winter produce in season.
Theyll taste fresher, too.
Besser suggests using frozen berries to make compotes or jams for dessert dishes.
A Little Garnish Goes A Long Way
Simple dishes can look restaurant quality with the right garnish.
I think theres beauty in simplicity.
Edible flowers you’ve got the option to even grow yourself, as long as theyre organic.
Andviolas, marigolds, nasturtiums, those are all beautiful flowersthat make a dish pop.
Make a salad and a soup with nothing that would jeopardize anyone.
For salads, I keep my vinaigrette without any dairy in it or anything creamy.
And I love to add a vegetable in there, Cunningham says.
Soups made with butternut squash or leek and potato soup are filling options.
Besser says its easy to be extra courteous to guests with allergies.
Add plants, candles, and any cute knickknacks you have around the house, and youre set.
it’s possible for you to evenuse butcher paper.
Instead, dim the overhead lights and turn on any funky lamps you have around your space.
To automatically take your holiday party from oversaturated to ultra-cool, lightvotiveorpillar candlesaround your food spread, too.
Alternatively, use a feature likeSpotifys Friend Mixto get all of your guests faves in one queue.
Timing Is Everything
Even the most highly trained chefs struggle with timing a meal.
Cunningham suggests grocery shopping (with a detailed list!)
up to three days before the occasion.
People are just happy to be there.
