While I love to cook a lot, I personally don’t like cooking for a party. I’ve learned I can’t enjoy the company I’ve invited over if I’m so worried about the timing of the meal. It’s better to recognize your limits and build on your strengths right? If you like to cook for a party and can manage to play host, more power to you. Give yourself plenty of time, especially to look your best when the first guest arrive.

But me? I don’t like  to be a working host when I could be relaxed and giving my guest my undivided  attention. When I invite people to my home, it’s to chill. I don’t want them to feel formal. I don’t want them to feel they have to show up buttoned-up and eat tiny bits of food. A good host never regrets having too much to eat on hand, yet always frets if it runs out too soon.If I invite ten guest I order for fifteen. The menu should have options in appetizers and entrees, because you never know what your guest’s current dietary needs are. I always keep that in mind when I am throwing a  party. Be it drinks or eats know your crowd.