The Jewish High Holidays are right around the corner! Organizing a dinner party can be stressful. You have to plan the perfect menu, organize the place settings, and coordinate your guests’ schedules. ~ The 4 DO’s for organizing the best dinner party: 1. Invite a compatible group of guests. 2. Plan a menu everyone can enjoy. Remember to ask about food allergies and dietary restrictions. 3. Get out the good china. 4. Add a centerpiece to the table. Nothing perks up a dining table like flowers, candles, and/or festive objects. You can also add a vase of flowers to your bathroom decorations. Perfect Meal Checklist: One Month Before: Invite the Guests Ask about Allergies Plan the menu The Week Of (3-7 days before event): Shop for ingredients based on your menu choices Delegate Tasks Start Cooking/Meal Prep Prepare the Desserts (You can bake ahead of time and freeze, to defrost day of!) Take out the dishes & silverware Day of the Meal: Set the table with tablecloth, centerpieces, dishes and silverware. Bring out the drinks Finish any meal prep: put last minute items in the oven, toss salads, bake/defrost desserts. Be sure to enjoy the meal! |

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