A Tuscan Holiday Setting
Planning a holiday gathering doesn't have to be a nerve racking experience, in fact you can make it really easy on yourself and hold a smorgasbord type meal that will let everyone enjoy their favorite dishes while still sitting down to enjoy a meal together.
Make a list of everyone you want to invite and take into consideration their dining needs. If someone is diabetic make sure you have some low and sugar free items for them to choose from. If you have vegetarian friends, make sure you have some meat alternatives and extra veggie dishes to accommodate their needs, this will ensure everyone has a great holiday feast.
Offer a couple of kinds of salads, many types of vegetable dishes and perhaps a red meat dish such as a roast, chicken dish like a lemon roasted chicken and a meat alternative such as small falafels or grilled tofu patties. For dessert items, classic favorites such as bread pudding, apple pie and be sure and have one sugar free dessert on hand to please all the palates at your dinner party. You don't have to make chef classic elaborate dishes, just make them good and make a good number of offerings.
Utilize a
classic lazy susan in your decor for your gathering, the wrought iron sculpting is classic next to the stone server. Your guests can turn the small platform and choose the condiments they like with ease. You can pull off a gathering without a hitch by just getting a little organized before your gathering and making sure all the guests leave your holiday meal with happy tummies.
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Update Your Bar!
If you're going to be entertaining guests this holiday season,update your bar. You don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a fully updated and functional bar.
The
Bago Luma Woven Bar Base will make an elegant addition to your room. The base is made from a scroll worked wrought iron base that travels throughout the design of this bar. The top is marble and the backside of the bar has multiple shelving for holding all your necessary items, while keeping them out of sight. An additional item you can add over this bar set is the hanging beverage rack which will make your bar set complete and yet won't take more than a little corner space in your room. If you're looking for a way to have a fully functional bar unit and also maximize the space factor in your room, a bar unit such as this is what you need.
This is an especially good set for the person that entertains on infrequent occasions and wants a fully functional bar as well as well the person who entertains very often and wants a bar that will allow the bar items to stay out of sight until they're needed and then bust them out for a grand night of fun with your guests. If you do not want a marble topped bar, you can also use your own marble, slate, or wood to better match your decor and achieve the look you desire.
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