I have a theory that the more you entertain, the easier it gets. I’ve been trying to put this theory to test – somewhat successfully. In the past, I would think about how many people I would owe dinners to after being hosted multiple times and get overwhelmed. When I started to make the list of attendees it always got too long, which resulted in a once a year, huge party. This takes a ton of work!
This year I had planned to host a dinner party once a month with 8-12 people in attendance including Mike and myself. Well it hasn’t happened that often, but we’re getting there slowly but surely.
I have enjoyed planning the menus and have embraced internationally-themed evenings. So far, I’ve hosted a February French meal with Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon and a Tapas-themed wine club for which I made fried calamari.
Next week is a belated Cinco De Mayo-themed Mexican dinner. Looking forward to it and to BBQ season for which the party clean-up is much easier!
