LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2018

PARTY STARTERS  ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI WITH 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINING EXPERIENCE, WE’RE SERVING UP PRACTICAL ADVICE AND SHOPPING TIPS FOR ALL THE ESSENTIALS YOU NEED TO HOST A DINNER PARTY. Set The Table Choose timeless classics.

Table Linens More durable than cotton, worry-free

Stemware Ensure wine glasses fit in the top rack of your dishwasher. Otherwise, be prepared to hand wash.

white linen can be bleached if stained.

Dinnerware, stemware, flatware. Much like fashion and deciding what to wear, start with the basics, layer pieces on the table and then accessorize with seasonal or trendy items.

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Pick one metallic—silver, pewter, gold—and stick with it for all your

acquisitions. The same goes for selecting anything made of wood: walnut, maple, acacia— choose one. It will simplify shopping decisions and unify the look on your table.

Hate ironing? Polyester table linens are by far the easiest to care for. Just wash and dry.

Dinnerware Basic white is your best bet to showcase any meal. And while it may be pricier, dishwasher- safe bone china reigns supreme for durability.

Flatware  Get set to entertain with a set of 12 place settings. Skip sterling silver: 18/10 stainless steel is scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe.

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