Fabulous kitchen upgrade ideas.

Guess who is coming for dinner?

Regardless of the holiday and number of guests you’ve invited, there’s always a bit of last-minute stress when it comes to entertaining.

Here’s a helpful check list to get your preparations started.
1) Plan menus and grocery list. (Keep allergies in mind).
2) Choose flatware, serving pieces, linens and candles.
3) Plan the number of glasses and polish ahead of time.
4) Pick the type and colour of flowers and place order.
5) Organize pots, pans and casserole dishes you’ll need for cooking.

Ask Sebastien:

Sebastien Centner, Homefront’s Entertainment writer, has a regular column in each issue of the publication that has provided you with plenty of recipes, tips and expert advice. He has also written “Recipes and Ideas for Effortless Entertaining.” Visit homefrontmagazine.ca or for a copy of his book https://www.amazon.ca/Eatertainment-Recipes-Ideas-Effortless-Entertaining/dp/0525611223/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D3N9T5MFZF1D&keywords=seBASTIEN+centner&qid=1696535853&sprefix=sebastien+centner%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1.

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