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Around this time of the year, we all start to get a lot more sociable. However, it’s safe to say that things might be a tad different this year! As we all know, the global pandemic has changed this a little for us. We’ve all had to go through periods without seeing loved ones and life has changed considerably as a result. Yet, the festive season may not be hugely affected. Sure, we have to make some changes but we are able to enjoy some time celebrating with our friends and family. So, if you are someone that is entertaining this year, you’ll want to be able to make the most of it. To really make sure that you’re enjoying yourself and creating a memorable time, these five tips should help you.
There will still be amazing food options, your uncle will still break out the mixology kit and your Mom will still make the best-baked cheesecake in the family. There are so many ways to entertain over the festive season and when the whole family is with you, you want to ensure that you all have a great time.
Sure, we have to make some changes but we are able to enjoy some time celebrating with our friends and family. So, if you are someone that is entertaining this year, you’ll want to be able to make the most of it. To really make sure that you’re enjoying yourself and creating a memorable time, these five tips should help you.
Plan Ahead
First of all, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re giving yourself enough time to actually get everything done. If you’re doing everything last minute – including your shopping – it may not be enjoyable for you. But planning your meals and shopping ahead of time will help here.
Do A Practice Run
Next, you may find that you want to practice some of your recipes. If you’re cooking things you’ve never tried before or you’re a little nervous, choosing to practice ahead of time might make you feel so much more comfortable about the amount of entertaining that you have to come.
Add A Twist
Something that can also be really fun for you to do is to shake up the traditional recipes that you use. It can be nice to try different things and make things a little more exciting. From boozy desserts to spiced side dishes, why not give these ago in your practice run and add something to the list.
Stock Up
From here, you’re then going to want to make sure that you’ve stocked up on all of the different things that you need to entertain with. It may be the case that you already have lots of different cooking equipment, but what about different serving and entertaining pieces? Maybe you want to find some nice placemats and a centrepiece? It could also be that you want to find cocktail add-ons or whiskey accessories for your drinks? It can be nice to make a fuss at this time of the year.
Go Easy
Finally, you’ll also want to make sure that you are just going easy on yourself too. Entertaining can be hard work at any time of the year – but when it comes to Christmas, things tend to get so much busier and full on. So it’s a nice idea for you to make sure that you’re not putting too much pressure on yourself but instead, taking it easy. Sure, you want it to be great, but you also need to enjoy the entire time too so definitely relax and let yourself enjoy the time.
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