Dinner Party Blog
Hollywoods Golden AgeI like to play music from the 40s and 50s-Hollywood. Like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hollywoods Golden Age" Favourite Dinner MusicSoft understated Jazz, Classical, Relaxation Permalink -- click for full blog post "Favourite Dinner Music" Dinner party: Dinner party ideas and party planningPut the zest back in your dinner party. Cherry pick this website for table centerpiece ideas, table-setting basics, make-ahead recipes,dinner party etiquette & more Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dinner party: Dinner party ideas and party planning " Make ahead recipes: Main dish recipes to make aheadMake ahead recipes for the main dish. Bliss! Imagine choosing from these make ahead chicken dinner recipes, cooking one and tucking it away in the fridge Permalink -- click for full blog post "Make ahead recipes: Main dish recipes to make ahead" Favourite Dinner MusicSoft understated Jazz, Classical, Relaxation Permalink -- click for full blog post "Favourite Dinner Music" YanniHe has the perfect mix of soft flowing music and then some dramatic which moves the room to conversatio Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yanni" Quiet Jazz, Blues and ClassicalI like quiet, understated jazz or blues, or sometimes quiet classical music. But I also like to mix it up and have several styles of music on the CD stacker Permalink -- click for full blog post "Quiet Jazz, Blues and Classical" Lounge-style musicA compilation CD of lounge-style music - Putamayo World Lounge CD, or the Sequoia Buddha Lounge CD - a melodic line but also gently repeats and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lounge-style music " Dinner Music Choice: Under the Missouri Sky: Pat Methany and Charlie HaydenMy general rule of thumb is keep it lyrical in tone, avoid the frantic stuff (e.g. be bop, some classical stuff with annoying frantic flourishes). Madeleine PeyrouxMadeleine sings a very soft blues/jazz type of music. Very soothing. Her music is not jarring or invasive but soft and mellow. Perfect background Permalink -- click for full blog post "Madeleine Peyroux" Choosing Dinner MusicDinner music creates a soothing environment, but be sure to make it a supporting player, not a star at your dinner party. Choose quiet background music for this occasion. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Choosing Dinner Music" Holiday DinnersHoliday dinners can make create as much stress as joy. But you can change that. Find the secret here of relieving stress and keeping the joy of your holiday dinners, throughout the cycle of the year. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Holiday Dinners" New Years Eve dinner menuNew Years Eve dinner menu - it's a time for sophisticated dining. Read how to choose a New Year’s Eve dinner menu to serve a ravishing dinner without spending all your time alone in the kitchen. Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Years Eve dinner menu" Make-ahead appetizersMake-ahead appetizers minimize last minute dinner party hosting stress. Here are some perennial favorites to light up your guests eyes when they walk into your living room. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Make-ahead appetizers" Easy recipes and easy cooking tipsEasy recipes make for easy dinner parties. Yes, with easy recipes and easy cooking tips you can throw a delicious AND stress-free dinner party. Take a few minutes and browse for your tips now. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Easy recipes and easy cooking tips" House cleaning tips for a dinner partyHouse cleaning tips to sparkle up your place in the shortest time when you're hosting a dinner party Permalink -- click for full blog post "House cleaning tips for a dinner party" Traditional Christmas dinnerThree tips to make sure you can host a traditional Christmas dinner that is also an easy Christmas dinner . This is a time for you to enjoy the day along with family and friends. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Traditional Christmas dinner" Thanksgiving Dinner ideas, Thanksgiving dinner recipes,Thanksgiving centerpieceGet theseThanksgiving Dinner ideas and make ahead Thanksgiving dinner recipes to make sure you spend time in the living room with family and friends instead of by yourself in the kitchen. Plan ahead tips:organizing your dinner party ideasHow to make a Dinner Party Plan Ahead schedule and do menu planning that leaves you in charge and stress-free as your dinner party date draws near. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Plan ahead tips:organizing your dinner party ideas" More Menu Planning Tips for Hosting No Stress Dinner PartiesMore Menu Planning Tips gives you five stress-reducing tips for menu planning. Find out how to choose a menu that keeps your guests happy and prevents unnecessary work and stress on your part. Permalink -- click for full blog post "More Menu Planning Tips for Hosting No Stress Dinner Parties" |