Comments on: What Do You Need to Set Up a Dinner Party? Conversations and Networking http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/2008/12/what-do-you-need-to-set-up-a-dinner-party-conversations-and-networking/ Personal Finance for College Students and New Graduates Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:04:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Green Panda http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/2008/12/what-do-you-need-to-set-up-a-dinner-party-conversations-and-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-32921 Green Panda Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:42:47 +0000 http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/?p=970#comment-32921 @MGL: Dinner parties are about having a good time with your company. I must admit, my decision for simpler meal is also motivated by my lack of awesome culinary kills. Perhaps you can pass on that homemade truffle recipe? :) @MGL: Dinner parties are about having a good time with your company. I must admit, my decision for simpler meal is also motivated by my lack of awesome culinary kills. Perhaps you can pass on that homemade truffle recipe? :)

]]> By: MoneyGrubbingLawyer http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/2008/12/what-do-you-need-to-set-up-a-dinner-party-conversations-and-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-32882 MoneyGrubbingLawyer Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:26:44 +0000 http://www.greenpandatreehouse.com/?p=970#comment-32882 The tip about picking a basic meal is key- we host quite a few dinner parties, and far too often I get the urge to show off my culinary skills with too many courses and complex dishes. While the food is great, I find myself spending too much time in the kitchen trying to get the next item ready and not enough time with my guests. For the last few parties I have simplified the menu a lot- guests seem just as pleased with the food (really, does anyone miss the homemade truffle oil?) but I find myself more relaxed and enjoying the party. <abbr><em>Check out MoneyGrubbingLawyers last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MoneyGrubbingLawyer/~3/466246043/" rel="nofollow">Somali Pirates to Buy Citibank</a></em></abbr> The tip about picking a basic meal is key- we host quite a few dinner parties, and far too often I get the urge to show off my culinary skills with too many courses and complex dishes. While the food is great, I find myself spending too much time in the kitchen trying to get the next item ready and not enough time with my guests. For the last few parties I have simplified the menu a lot- guests seem just as pleased with the food (really, does anyone miss the homemade truffle oil?) but I find myself more relaxed and enjoying the party.

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