tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post7747345553424980297..comments2023-12-06T20:36:02.885-05:00Comments on The Daily Struggles of the Domestic Un-Goddess: Dinner Party 101leslie @ definitely not marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737456208934610628noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-10983484460449906062014-06-02T02:41:59.405-04:002014-06-02T02:41:59.405-04:00That was such an amazing post! I loved your writin...That was such an amazing post! I loved your writings and your style to present your dinner party. That was lovely.Chrisharmenhttp://www.mosaicdubai.com/brand.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-70409892126006583832012-04-18T10:21:22.753-04:002012-04-18T10:21:22.753-04:00Oh my God I just loved your post! Its quite reassu...Oh my God I just loved your post! Its quite reassuring that Im not the only one who gets insanely obsessed with throwing the perfect do. I really find that the best way to host a party and enjoy it too, is to make as many baked dishes as you can. This way it just sits in the oven while you participate in the witty banter. Recently I was at a bash where I saw some really cool ice cubes in my drink. I blogged about it. Drop by for a read.<br /><br />http://gogiftsindia.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/hey-ive-got-i-c-e-in-my-drink/Sunehra Koshyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568386618852742890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-51001553245440697122011-12-31T09:51:47.183-05:002011-12-31T09:51:47.183-05:00Does anyone know a good computer program or applic...Does anyone know a good computer program or application that will keep a journal of my dinner parties - who attended, what was served, special likes and dislikes, the conversation, etc., etc. I hate realizing I served the same dinner to someone last time they came. I would like to keep a record of all the parties I do, and then be able to look back to what I served. There must be some good computer programs out there. <br />Thanks,<br />"Hate to Repeat"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-4547131883718599072010-03-07T05:54:02.605-05:002010-03-07T05:54:02.605-05:00Very useful and gives one confidence but think the...Very useful and gives one confidence but think the type of guest may influence the style as I found at Thanks for your ideas and thoughts - very good. Maybe the food should be tailored to the type of guest as I found at http://myamazingpeople.com/en/791/dinner-with-amazing-people/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057077165019185002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-42131279993280030732007-12-27T15:40:00.000-05:002007-12-27T15:40:00.000-05:00Hi - I'm not sure if you'll get this in time but I...Hi - I'm not sure if you'll get this in time but I read your post and it was really helpful! I'm having my first "formal" dinner party tomorrow evening and I want things to go smoothly. I want to do a plated dinner instead of buffet but I'm not sure of the logistics of it all. Do I set the table with the plates and then bring them back into the kitchen when I'm ready to serve or do I just set the table with silverware and drinking glasses and bring out the plates as we go?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!!Aneesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683905672600235772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-69521506006554102632007-12-02T18:43:00.000-05:002007-12-02T18:43:00.000-05:00Great post! I just through my first dinner party l...Great post! I just through my first dinner party last weekend, and while I started out as a nervous wreck it was a smashing success. <BR/>One little thing to add - candles in the bathroom. My mom always did this and now I always light candles in the bathroom when my guest are coming over. Keeps smells under control and helps them find the lightswitch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-11628870995980675592007-11-14T11:35:00.000-05:002007-11-14T11:35:00.000-05:00"What IS KD Nation?"As another Canadian I think it..."What IS KD Nation?"<BR/>As another Canadian I think it stands for Kraft Dinner Nation which we all grew up on. (Same as Kraft Mac & Cheese I think.)<BR/><BR/>SherryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-18360664216347398802007-10-18T19:32:00.000-04:002007-10-18T19:32:00.000-04:00Wow - excellent post, thanks for sharing all the f...Wow - excellent post, thanks for sharing all the fab tips and your experiences!AshleyHamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163501714615773937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-48014507252513382282007-10-13T14:58:00.000-04:002007-10-13T14:58:00.000-04:00Fantastic post - glad I just happened to find it! ...Fantastic post - glad I just happened to find it! This info was totally helpful - I entertain all the time but tend to overdo it. It sounds like time management is the key to all my problems...(-:Monika Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323280644122921851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-36531916367682633002007-10-10T12:42:00.000-04:002007-10-10T12:42:00.000-04:00This is brilliant! Such a wonderful breakdown of ...This is brilliant! Such a wonderful breakdown of what can be a rewarding, but daunting task. <BR/><BR/>I was particularly taken by your shoes on/off conundrum - after living in Canada for two years I got used to being asked to remove them (never occurred to me back in Pennsylvania) but I always kind of left it up to my guests to decide. Hopefully the rack of muddy boots by the door will give sufficient clue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-64462701341889036182007-10-09T09:33:00.000-04:002007-10-09T09:33:00.000-04:00I was in charge of bringing a salad to T-giving di...I was in charge of bringing a salad to T-giving dinner on Sunday and I made the salad in this post... it was SO FREAKING YUMMY and a huge hit!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-31986621448647524972007-10-08T10:41:00.000-04:002007-10-08T10:41:00.000-04:00Great post, thanks for putting in the effort. I t...Great post, thanks for putting in the effort. I think I will make the squash soup with the extra squash I have left over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-70419024365747746722007-10-05T16:59:00.000-04:002007-10-05T16:59:00.000-04:00That is the best primer I have ever read on how to...<I>That is the best primer I have ever read on how to give a party, bar none.<BR/><BR/>Now, the next question is, which recipe is the best? I've been debating between the soup and the tart ... soup ... tart. Hmmm, tough one.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll go with the roasted squash soup. Then, tomorrow, the lovely tart!<BR/><BR/>Cheers!</I>Almost Vegetarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683148210713486393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-79081458666409060232007-10-01T03:09:00.000-04:002007-10-01T03:09:00.000-04:00Came to look for your cinnamon rolls/sticky buns p...Came to look for your cinnamon rolls/sticky buns post, but found another great article to read instead. Thank you!Pillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817049547134774699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-60604816613442809072007-09-30T15:47:00.000-04:002007-09-30T15:47:00.000-04:00Great post ! Your photography always makes me feel...Great post ! Your photography always makes me feel good!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-63734032480334475742007-09-24T20:29:00.000-04:002007-09-24T20:29:00.000-04:00You're my hero:) That was an incredibly helpful po...You're my hero:) That was an incredibly helpful post. I love the idea of having dinner parties but I'm definitely trepidatious. Now I can have you guys over for dinner with far less anxiety, in fact pick a weekend in the next two months (seriously:) ). I have to survive *my* first Thanksgiving (his parents meet my parents, I hide under the table due to dinner-party-inadequacy feelings) first though. Thank goodness my guy is far more adept in the kitchen than I am. Take care my dear and hugs for you and yours. LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-38539550384925624912007-09-19T16:04:00.000-04:002007-09-19T16:04:00.000-04:00A great read and it's very timely as I'll be hosti...A great read and it's very timely as I'll be hosting soon...Thanks!Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-10183155694876035632007-09-19T11:43:00.000-04:002007-09-19T11:43:00.000-04:00I love having dinner parties but we moved in the s...I love having dinner parties but we moved in the spring & unfortunately this apt doesn't have room for our lovely big table that easily seats six..... sigh. Our current table is somewhat squishy for 4! Love all your tips. I'm all for making as much ahead as I can - I hate missing out on the fun!<BR/><BR/>~ Ginelle (from WB)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-16500417208959259362007-09-18T22:23:00.000-04:002007-09-18T22:23:00.000-04:00Wow! Great article!! Our dinner parties tend to ...Wow! Great article!! Our dinner parties tend to be pizza parties - Chicago Deep Dish Pizza to be exact (hubby has near perfected his recipe) - but his gives me a few thoughts re: appetizers and decorating. :)Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07732476424502629272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-16099596687377705092007-09-18T17:36:00.000-04:002007-09-18T17:36:00.000-04:00Seriously, when's the next one? I'm there... I j...Seriously, when's the next one? I'm there... I just made butternut squash soup tonight, so good.Brilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-85774883009980170562007-09-18T15:28:00.000-04:002007-09-18T15:28:00.000-04:00Your article totally makes me want to have a dinne...Your article totally makes me want to have a dinner party!<BR/>Your ideas are inspiring without being intimidating.<BR/>I wish I was one of your lucky friends who got invited over for your delicious looking dinner party.<BR/>BTW..I love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-23927790760322921722007-09-18T11:15:00.000-04:002007-09-18T11:15:00.000-04:00Hey Leslie - welcome back! I read your blog at wor...Hey Leslie - welcome back! I read your blog at work (when I'm not busy of course..) and love your entries. I'm heading into married/domestic life in October and will definitely be using some of your ideas. One idea for your "shoes on/off" dilema, buy some of those cheap little "Chinese" style slippers and put them out in a cute basket or something. You can usually find bins of them in your local "Little Italy!". (I'm marrying an Italian - I've learned these things!!!).<BR/><BR/>-Kimberley from T.O.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-8300660747699539552007-09-18T10:32:00.000-04:002007-09-18T10:32:00.000-04:00What an excellent, helpful post! And yes, please,...What an excellent, helpful post! And yes, please, do share the parsnip phyllo recipe!<BR/><BR/>- Lannen from WBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-68320697195257168912007-09-18T07:50:00.000-04:002007-09-18T07:50:00.000-04:00Well done Leslie! What a great compilation of inf...Well done Leslie! <BR/>What a great compilation of information, with great pictures! <BR/>And with Thanksgiving not that far away, great timing too.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100295997954408204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-16757850977210024982007-09-18T02:44:00.000-04:002007-09-18T02:44:00.000-04:00As always, such a great post!! Thank you for this...As always, such a great post!! Thank you for this! Will definitely try it out soon! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com