fbpx

The Art of Entertaining

Lenore Nolan-Ryan, Lenore Nolan Ryan Catering & Cooking School

Galt Ocean Plaza

3311 North Ocean Blvd,

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308

954.491.2340

lenorenolanryan.com

How to host with the most? The key to hosting a good party is meticulous planning and finding yourself a good caterer.

Remember that simplicity is key. Start at the beginning. Pick a color scheme. Create three or four focal points with matching color schemes and décor; the front door, the tree, the bar and the food table. I love using sparkly Christmas ribbons and balls in glass cylinders or nestled on a tabletop with ivy or leaves.

Create a playlist, combining your best loved music with seasonal favorites.

The key to creating a welcoming party mood is candles! Cluster them together in different heights, and always keep scented ones away from the food.

Cocktails! Go for a themed lively libation to set the mood, like an Aperol Spritz or a Ginger Sorrel Splash. Remember to serve something non-alcoholic, a ‘mocktail’ (non-alcoholic cocktail) such as a Ginger Cinnamon Cider.

Don’t mix and match your own china. Make it easy with rental of glassware, plates and utensils. This is a must. For high quality seasonal paper and plastic, visit SmartyParty.com.

No self-serve! Please don’t enlist friends and older children to pass and clean up. Hire servers! This will free you to be the host and enjoy your own party!

And now to my favorite reason to party: the food! The dining room table can be used as a beautiful tablescape: platters of Antipasto Italian Meats, Cheeses and Breads or a French Charcuterie: tumbled cheeses, pâtés, fruits and cornichons, and of course French baguettes. Christmas canapés like Prosciutto, Ricotta and Fig Crostini, Crisp Mini Latkes, Smoked Salmon Everything Toasts, Lamb Lollipops, Manchego Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates, Roasted Tomato, Brie and Tapenade Tarts, all can be passed on garnished chargers. Sweets? You bet! Mini Chocolate Mousse Cups, Lemony Squares and Grand Marnier Sabayon ladled over fresh raspberries will be the icing on your cake!

Call me and enjoy the festivities without being frazzled! For more information please visit my blog at LenoresTable.com.

You May Also Like
Don’t Wait, Check Your Eligibility For Senior and Caregiver Supportive Services

Boris AnocetoCase Management and Customer Experience DirectorUnited HomeCare®(305) 716-0710unitedhomecare.com Do you know if you are eligible for Florida’s Older Americans Act Title III B Federal funds for supportive services? The good news is you might be if you are age 60 or older or a caregiver to a senior. OAA Funds are allocated to your

Read More
Boris Anoceto
Navigating Crisis Communications Like a Pro: Lessons From Ted Lasso

Julie TalenfeldPresident of BoardroomPR1776 N. Pine Island Road, Suite 320Fort Lauderdale, FL [email protected] If you’ve ever been in the thick of a crisis at work, you know that it can feel like you’ll never quite be able to get out! But what if you could turn to an unlikely source for guidance? Enter Ted Lasso,

Read More
Julie Talenfeld
You Saved My Marriage!

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this – it is music to my ears. I often think about how unfair it can be that people experience significant changes as their hormone levels naturally decline with

Read More
Carolyn z
Blogging: The Indispensable Tool for Modern Marketing

Julie TalenfeldPresident of BoardroomPR1776 N. Pine Island Road, Suite 320Fort Lauderdale, FL [email protected] Since the early days of the internet, blogging has completely transformed from a platform for sharing personal stories into a powerful business tool. It’s not just important—it’s essential for any comprehensive marketing strategy. Here, I’ll break down why blogging has become a

Read More
Julie Talenfeld
Other Posts
Chromium: A Possible Game Changer For Diabetics

Simone De Oliveira, RD, LDN Nutrition Program Director United HomeCare® 305.716.0710 unitedhomecare.com Chromium found in “Brewer’s Yeast” has repeatedly been linked to improved A1c levels. Despite the progress in modern medicine, diabetes continues to be a significant public health issue, with many individuals struggling to maintain healthy blood glucose levels with existing treatments. The World

Read More
Simone De Oliveira
Hormones Are Safe For Menopausal Women!

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com Imagine my joy as I heard this on the national news morning shows! FINALLY! The world is catching on! But as I watched the segments, I learned they are just re-analyzing the Women’s Health Initiative study data from 2002

Read More
Carolyn z
Caring for the Caregiver: A Need for Family Commitment

Guadalupe Rodriguez, MSW-LCSW, MPHCounseling ManagerUnited HomeCaree®305.716.0710unitedhomecare.com According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 (a 47% increase). The CDC warns us that as the population ages and disability worsens, it is critical to understand the

Read More
Guadalupe Rodriguez
What You Don’t Know About Hormone Pellets

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com There is so much misinformation around hormone therapy which unfortunately creates unnecessary fear. Many patients have been told hormones are bad and can cause cancer, heart disease, or blood clots, which is just not true. The good news is

Read More
Carolyn z