Plan The Perfect Party Get Ready For Your Guests:
Emergency Clean-Up: When you are expecting guests, its wise to get the whole house in spick and span condition.This is mainly because some guests may request to be shown around your house, while others may want to freshen up and so forth.But cleaning up before a party does not have to be a back breaking chore.Here are some suggestions that will see you through the task at hand: a.If you have a vacuum cleaner, simply use it to quickly clean up the living room or ask your domestic help to dust and clean up the house a few hours before the party.
b.Now, carefully clean out the bathrooms.Clean up stray hair on the floor or in the wash-basin.Remove any clutter, like used towels, used combs, empty shampoo bottles, dusty magazines and so forth.
c.Ensure that there are clean towels and soap ready for the guests.As an extra touch, spray the bathroom with a room freshener just before the guests arrive.
d.Finally, go into the kitchen and remove all unwahsed dishes from sight or better still, wash up all used utensils before the guests arrive.Clear the clutter off the kitchen platform, too.
e.Remember to look after your valuables, which means you should lock up all your breakable and expensive possessions, to avoid damage or breakage. ********************************************* Some Cook-Smart Suggestions:
a.Always cook as many dishes as possible the day before.This way, D-day is sure to be comparatively stress-free.
b.Its best to buy at least one of the courses.Try buying the appetisers, such as a cocktail item,crackers and cheese, nuts, or small sized samosas.
c.If you dont want to cook for the party, simply buy the dishes and personalize each dish by garnishing it yourself before serving.
d.For dessert, try serving a platter of cheese.Its very elegant and stylish to do so.
Serve a selection of at least 6 different cheeses, in different textures and flavours.Cheese is thus served with fresh fruits, such as apples and ripe pears. ********************************************* Dress Up The Dinner Table: Whether you are having a sitdown dinner or a buffet, you would want the dinner table to look as inviting as possible.Add a unique touch to your party by decorating the dining table as creatively as is possible.Here are a few suggestions: a. Instead of using conventional tablecloth, dress up your table with a colourful, washable fabric, or even a pretty silk material, to give your table an unconventional, interesting look.
b.Set a fruit bowl, laden with fresh seasonal fruits at the centre of the table.Or, simply cut open a pineapple or watermelon, and stuff it with other fresh fruits. Other variations are a sumptuous looking, large salad or an earthen pot complete with flower petals and floating, scented candles.Be as innovative as you can. ********************************************* Tips For Serving Drinks:
a.Guests may misplace thier drink glasses, so have plenty of glassware in spare.
b.Always have non-alcoholic drinks available, including chilled, bottled water.
c.Never underestimate the amount of ice you will need.So, freeze extra ice-cubes in the fridge.
d.Consider ordering ice through a delivery service.Its less a hassle and is cheaper than you think. ********************************************* Some More Food Suggestions: a.Always be generous with the servings.The host should never, ever run out of food.
b.Its best if the appetisers are manageable with one hand, so that guests can eat and socialise at the same time.
c.Have wafers, nuts, crackers and cheese handy in case you run low on other foods. You dont really need a very big place or a huge budget to thorw an unforgettable party.All you need is some planning, a novel theme, good music and great food.This is the recipe for an event your guests will remember.The whole idea is that everyone present has a great time and all your efforts are well-received and appreciated.Use these suggestions to host the perfect party and to make the occasion a truly memorable one. ********************************************* | 
