LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2018

PARTY STARTERS  ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS

Delicious Details Trust your great taste and add personal touches. Make any meal a memorable occasion by taking the time to focus on the smallest of details—from presentation to ambiance—to create an outstanding experience and lasting impression.

Cups and Saucers Mugs are for everyday use, but for dinner parties serve coffee or tea in cups with saucers.

Have an extra vase handy in case a guest shows up with fresh flowers.

Pedestals & Tiered Stands

From appetizers to desserts, whatever food is being served looks extra special when presented up on a pedestal or in tiers. And it’s a smart way to present food when you’re challenged for space.

Keep a pitcher of water on the

CANDLELIGHT Flameless Abbott Reallites (abbottcollection.com) with a flickering faux flame are a safe, worry-free, drip-free alternative to lighting candles at the table.

table to pass around or for guests to help themselves, even

if everyone is drinking wine.

MUSIC Create a playlist or choose a streaming channel well in advance of the party. Being able to control the volume with a remote or your phone means not having to get up in the middle of the meal.

Coffee Pot Even if you own a single-serve coffee machine, it’s wise to have an option to brew coffee for all your guests at once.

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