32 SAVOUR MANITOBA | WINTER 23
Entertaining cont.
It is polite to bring two
bottles of wine, one to
replace the what you
drink and another as
a gift to the host.
1 Set a budget. Spending more
than you can afford will cause you
to resent the season. If you need
to change the event to a potluck
good friends and family are happy
to oblige.
2 Prepare as much in advance as
possible. Your freezer is your friend.
3 Have vegan, gluten-free, kosher,
nut-free and other specialty items
handy. In case that plus one you
don't know well shows up, it would
be nice to offer more than olives or
carrots to them.
4 Remember that guests are
coming to see you. Prepare
dishes that give you time to chat
rather than babysitting a sauce at
the stove by yourself.
5 Have mocktail options for
non-drinkers and drivers. Try to
offer them something festive that
matches what you are preparing for
other guests. Everyone likes to be
part of the party. (And have ice at
the ready for those who like to make
their own cocktails.)
FIVE TIPS FOR HOSTS:
Have mocktail options for
non-drinkers and drivers.
