Once you have decided on your menu, the next thing to start thinking about is how to best prepare and get organised. Everyone knows how to write a grocery list, but it might also help to have a checklist of everything you need to do beforehand, from choosing the wine to creating a playlist and even to thinking about who’s going to sit where.
This is my helpful guide to everything you need to consider before your supper.
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Count cutlery, dishes, and glassware
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Polish silverware and glassware
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Cocktail set up – ice, shaker, liquor, soda water, lemons, cocktail glasses, and tray
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Linen – napkins and tablecloth ironed
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Two good playlists – one for before and during supper and one for after (if your suppers are like mine and you like a post-supper boogie!)
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Candlesticks and holders, cleaned and polished
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Vases for flowers, cleaned and ready for arranging
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Flowers for the table, around the house, and also a small arrangement beside the sink in the bathroom
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Water jugs filled with ice, mint, and lemon slices
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Butter sliced on small butter dishes with a little sprig of fresh rosemary
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Small bowls for sea salt
