8 It is not so much about what you are serving, but why. Just remember that although great food is fabulous, the company always improves the flavour of the event. Make sure that all the guests feel welcome and ensure that everything involved allows for mingling.
Korol Carol, Melfort Sask.
9 Sit back and enjoy the evening with your guests. An on-edge host makes for on-edge guests!
Sonya Rotondi, Oakville Ont.
10 As a mother of two young boys, I'm not afraid to ask for help! When family or friends bring a dish to share it really lightens the load.
Jillian Rothwell, Kingston Ont.
11 I find out something special about my guests and tailor individual parting gifts for each. The gifts are a surprise and create quite a stir at the end of an evening.
Kim Burry, Grafton N.B.
12 Try not to have an over-abundance of chairs lined up against the wall—fewer chairs and in groupings encourage guests to mingle.
Deanna Lueder, South Sechelt B.C.
Angela Duffy, Cambridge N.S.
14 When I'm entertaining, I want to be part of it—so, I put together as many make-ahead items as possible, so my time in the kitchen is a small part of the evening. And if we're serving anything new, we give it a whirl a week or so ahead so we can make sure it's perfect for our guests.
Cheryl Losch, Strathroy Ont.
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