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Posted on Friday, September 09, 2011 12:08 AM
Follow Chef Jimmy’s tips for a stress free dinner party and guests are guaranteed to be raving.
Prepare in advance.Complete
as much as possible in advance of guests’ arrival. This helps to
eliminate last minute mistakes and allows the host to spend more time
with guests.
Always offer hors d’oeuvres.Upon guests’ arrival, make sure to offer canapés, as well as a drink.This helps to dispel guests from becoming irritable and hungry.
Keep it simple!A simple dish done well is always impressive, less stressful and less
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Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:36 PM
DANIEL BOULUD COCKTAILS & AMUSE-BOUCHES For Her & For Him
By Daniel Boulud and Xavier Herit Foreword by Jay McInerney
"Making
cocktails is not complicated. In life as in mixology, it’s all about
balance.
Excess is to be avoided. It takes subtlety and a well-trained
palate to pour just the
right combination of flavors."
— Xavier He Do you prefer your drinks shaken, not stirred... how a cocktail should always be made?
World-renowned
chef Daniel Boulud and mixoloigist Xavier Herit are revealing the
best-kept secrets at DANIEL, one of Boulud’s New York City restaurants
in ASSOULINE’s latest Oct/Nov title, |
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Andrea Woroch: Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:23 PM
Thanks to Facebook's weekly reminder of your friends' birthdays, more
attention is being paid to natal anniversaries than ever. Adults
particularly tend to celebrate landmark birthdays that end in a round
figure. The cost for such parties, however, can easily get out of hand.
In the spirit of creating a back-to-basics bash, I offer the following
nine tips. 1. Discount Decorations Dollar
stores are your go-to place for party decorations. You'll save up to
70-percent off party store prices and the selection is equally nice. |
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