Comments on: Day 4: Planning the Menu for Outdoor Entertaining

By: Using Accent Dishes to Compliment Your Table Setting â€” Reluctant Entertainer

Using Accent Dishes to Compliment Your Table Setting â€” Reluctant Entertainer — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:33:26 +0000

[…] the People Day 2: When Perfect Robs You of Something Good Day 3: Who To Invite to Dinner Day 4: Planning the Menu for Outdoor Entertaining Day 5: Setting the Table Using What You Have Day 6: Using One Classic Water Glass Day 7: Napkin […]

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Fire for Intimate Summer Entertaining â€” Reluctant Entertainer — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:29:18 +0000

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When You Run Out of Tablecloths â€” Reluctant Entertainer — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:47:29 +0000

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:01:37 +0000

I delegate and then STILL tend to over do…..

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Napkins Options for Summer Entertaining â€” Reluctant Entertainer — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:31:42 +0000

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:28:29 +0000

When I was younger I used to cook everything, whether it was dinner for friends or a holiday meal for the whole family who may be staying for a few days. I was FRAZZLED! Then one of my sisters asked if she could make a dish they enjoyed in their family. That was the beginning of change. I realized that I was robbing my guests (friends or family) of “participating” in the meal. Now I always delegate. I have found that most people feel more connected to the event. :)

By: Kirstin

Kirstin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:30:50 +0000

I have no problem delegating!!!! And I love it to be a surprise to see what my guests will bring. One of my new favorite sides..Teriyaki green beans, came from a friend who brought them to our house for dinner…and another friend introduced me to goat cheese on pizza when she brought it last monday!!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:10:03 +0000

I think I might finally be learning to delegate. I am hosting a baby shower in June, and I wrote down everything I could easily delicate – all the food and paper products, knowing that I had the cleaning, decorating, beverages and welcome table to do…with 2 littles. I figured I would just do what is left, but it looks like people generously offered to bring all that I needed. And that is perfectly okay with me, in fact, it makes it feel very doable for me, and I am really enjoying it now!

By: lisa

lisa — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:08:09 +0000

I have learned to delegate…because after being married for over 20 years…I have still not figured out how to downsize how much I make. That way, we aren’t eating soggy tacos salad for a week! Delegating out helps makes guests feel great because they are contributing. I know when I take something I feel more at home. Happy Saturday.

By: Darla

Darla — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:33:09 +0000

I admit I have a hard time asking/letting others bring food. I don’t really like “pot luck” sort of meals. Might be a control issue, might be because we both love to cook and that’s one of the reasons we invite company in the first place. We enjoy the whole meal planning/cooking process. And yes, I do cook too much food – with company coming or without. We are really good at using up the leftovers tho.

Just writing this makes me feel like maybe I should rethink the issue.

Darla