throw a dinner party

But this idea really frightens me. I’ve seen it done poorly…and done very well. I’d like to host a laid back and friendly get together that centers around small bites and a sit down 1 course dinner with wine. Ideally in the summer so people can go outside and enjoy the yard and views.

What am I scared of? I love entertaining and I’d just rent a room too.

my fiance invited his friend/best man and girlfriend over for dinner - very impromptu, actually - and since it was saturday, i was already in the process of cooking and cleaning, so i was primed for it.

we started with salsa and guacamole, of course. then i served an exceptionally good seafood ceviche that i bought from a sweet guy with a cart on the street. the main course was chicken fajita soup, which needs tortillas, cheese and guacamole in the bowl (in that order, pretty much) before the soup is added. and then we ended with apple pie that i made from scratch—a la mode, of course.

it was all so easy, probably because there were only four of us. i put everything on the kitchen table so everyone could get as much of whatever they wanted. and i insisted on no leftovers, even sending them home with soup because they liked it so much.

now that i’ve had a test run, i think i can handle a bigger group, even though my place is not all that big. it’s all about getting organized, serving things that can be eaten with fingers or buffet style, and keeping up with the garbage as it accumulates.

next, i think i’m going to have friends up for dinner at a nearby restaurant and then have them over for dessert afterwards…

Jan 14.

This one’s on hold until I buy the house.

Guess the first step is to pick a date.

I want to make new friends and I’m sure there are many other people who feel the same. I love to cook so I can give it a personal touch. My goal is to make it as unselfish as possible. no charge. Wish me luck.

I threw a housewarming party to celebrate my new house. And I did serve dinner…. but I think I’ll keep this goal on until I have a “real” dinner party.

I had my dinner party last night and it was a big success. I am definitely going to have another! The food was great, my friends brought wine, and I asked someone to bring dessert. It was a night of drinks, conversation and food…incredibly relaxing and incredibly fun.

Do this!!

I am finally having a dinner party. I sent out my evites two weeks ago, planned my menu the other day, and even set up a website with the menu and a place for guests to list the beverage they can bring. I am so excited, I love to cook and I can’t wait to share my passion with my friends!