Host like a french

When I host a dinner party, I want my friends to get that fancy feeling — like they’re being taken care of and treated like the special guests they are. That means putting a lot of thought into getting everything ready. I’ve learned, however, that not all preparation has a great return on investment. While you’re fussing over every detail, I promise there will be a lot of things your guests won’t notice.

Entertaining in France is an art form. So how do you entertain like the French? Here are 6 tips for success!

Do you want to know more about the French apéritif? Here’s your guide to hosting the perfect French apéritif (apéro) at home.

It's an undone type of elegance, how to host a dinner party like the french

The California Thanksgiving feast that we’re sharing with you this week was a team effort, and isn’t that the way things usually go? Thanksgiving is the ultimate potluck dinner. But the bulk of the cooking often still falls on the host, and between getting the house clean, setting the table, pouring drinks, and making the gravy, he may feel tuckered out at the mere thought of the day ahead. And that is where these roles come in. You’re not a one-woman show, a one-man band.

French dinner party ideas including the perfect menu, decor, music, and more so that you can host a fabulous French party right at home!

French cuisine is not known for its speediness or “quick” dinners but today will change all that. You’ll learn how to make these traditional French recipes for yourself without taking hours or complicated techniques. As a student in culinary school, the foundation for everything we learned was French cooking. We learned the importance of…

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