When entertaining at home there are a few things that go into planning. There is no need to host a grand shindig anytime you want to have friends or family over; but people will notice when you make certain special preparations on their behalf. Here are some tips to help your home entertaining go as smoothly as possible, without causing you a lot of work and stress.
For most people, the first thoughts about entertaining go towards the kitchen. There is really no problem with planning your menu first, as long as you give yourself some time later to think about how your home will look when guests arrive. But we'll talk about that later. For now, let's go into the kitchen.
To make your dinner planning easy, browse through easy recipes that you can make in your crock pot. If you find that you may need more than one, borrow from a friend or family member. There are plenty of quick and easy recipes for chicken that will wow your guests into thinking you slaved over this luscious meal. Using a crock pot, you could load in boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut potatoes and carrots. On top of these items, pour in either home made gravy, or store bought chicken gravy and then cook for an hour or so. You'll know the chicken is done when it is no longer pink in the middle. Making this sort of meal, you can set it and forget it and go about preparing your house for your special guests.
After dinner, you will undoubtedly serve coffee, as is done at most home events. However, what about the person who doesn't like coffee? You want to be sure to have something for everyone. So, look into a Keurig brewer to make your home entertaining easier. Keurig brewers come in a few different sizes in order to meet the needs of different people. Some people really like their standard 8 ounce cup of coffee, while others prefer a larger cup. Keurig brewers are available to accommodate these different needs.
Why are Keurig brewers special? For one simple reason, they brew single cups of coffee, tea, or even cocoa. That means that when you have a Keurig in your home, your entertaining is that much easier. These brewers work with pre-measured cups of coffee, tea, or cocoa. So all you will have to do is arm your pantry with different flavors of these things and set them out in a nice bowl during your home parties. By offering something for the myriad of taste buds that will roam your kitchen looking for an after-dinner drink, you will win the accolades of your guests.
Table settings for home parties can be simple or elaborate. Depending on the time of year, you may find flowers more easy to come by, or more difficult. Think of flowers that stand out for your table settings, but not types that are overly fragrant, for this clashes with the aroma of your food. For a great spring time table setting that doesn't look like it's straight out of Easter dinner, get a few faux birds nests from the local craft store and fill them with jellybeans or individually wrapped chocolates for a posh and playful table treat.
Your decorating for home parties doesn't have to be elaborate or outlandish. You don't have to create a theme for every party. All you need to do is provide a comfortable place where your friends and family can sit back, relax and enjoy one another's company.
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