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To
make interesting place-holders for your table, tie a ribbon and
place it on the salad plate. Sit a tea-light candle in a small clear-glass
bowl. Set it just beneath the bow. Add each guest's name to the
place-setting – last year's holiday greeting cards make beautiful
name cards. Just before everyone sits down for dinner, light each
candle.
Set up a beverage bar where guests can help themselves– a kitchen
counter will work. Here's what you need to keep handy:
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A
dish towel to define the work surface and another for wet hands
cutting board with small knife |
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Lemon and lime wedges |
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Glasses
in a variety of sizes and shapes for mixed drinks, soft drinks,wine
and beer |
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Ice filled cooler |
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Stacks
of beverage napkins |
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A
punch bowl if you have one; if not, use a clear pitcher and
surround it with small juice-size glasses |
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For
appetizers, bring together an assortment of cheeses and condiments.
Keep cocktail napkins nearby inside a holiday stocking. Here's
our suggestion for a tempting holiday platter: |
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Baked
Twisted Pastry Ribbons |
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Assorted,
colorful cheeses |
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Slivers
of roasted red pepper |
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Marinated
button mushrooms |
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Anchovies
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Pepperoni
and dried salami slices |
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Miniature
carrots |
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Marinated artichokes |
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Green
and black pitted olives |
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Assorted
crackers |
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