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Setting Up Your Bar
Monday, Nov 16, 2009 – 15:46 | No Comment

Hi Marty Richardson here.  We have been focusing on entertaining this month. And today’s topic is setting up your self-service bar.
It’s Party Time!
One of your biggest “time vampires” at your party is going to …

Serving Styles
Friday, Nov 13, 2009 – 23:17 | 2 Comments

Hi, Marty Richardson here. Welcome back!  Today’s topic is serving styles. Once you have decided on your menu the next decision you need to make is how you are going to serve the food. So …

Pre Party Planning Prevents Panic
Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 – 15:55 | No Comment

Hi, Marty Richardson here.  I have a few more thoughts about setting the table.
What Are Tables Without Chairs?
Yesterday, I talked about the table and forgot to talk about the chairs, so I am going to …

Setting the Table
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 – 18:45 | No Comment

Hi, Marty Richardson here. Today’s topic is how to set the table.
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know
Now I know, it sounds boring. This is something everybody has done before. I get that. But, setting the …

Final Thoughts on Dinner Party Planning
Monday, Nov 9, 2009 – 19:30 | No Comment

Hi Marty Richardson here with a few final thoughts about planning your dinner menu.
Occasion
Season
Reality
The occasion. Right now it is the holiday season. Holiday menus are basically dictated by tradition. Whether it is a national tradition …