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Dinner Parties
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Virtual Dinner Party
It’s hard to stay connected in lock-down. You can’t meet in person, but you can get online and host a Virtual Dinner Party.
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Medieval Dinner Party
I watched The King, so now I’m doing a Medieval Dinner Party. Though I suppose more technically it should be called a Banquet.
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London Blitz Dinner Party
Just recently I’ve read (and written) a few stories about World War II London. I’m inspired to write a London Blitz Dinner Party. Food shortages not withstanding, it’s easier than you think.
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Bushfire Dinner Party
This Bushfire Dinner Party is a bit of a cheat because if you’re having a Dinner Party and a bushfire breaks out, it’s time to abandon the party and activate your bushfire plan! Having said that, I was inspired by local tv coverage of a cafe madly making lunches for the volunteer firefighters working to…
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Stress Free K-Drama Dinner Party
Stillย binging on K-drama, but wanting a K-Drama Dinner Party to share some of the food I’m seeing.
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Stress Free Steampunk Dinner Party
I’m laughing a little, because thisย Steampunk Dinner Party, is an almost but not quite a Victorian Dinner Party, because Steampunk is a futuristic science fiction genre powered by Victorian steam technology.
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Stress Free Dinner Party When You’re Not Hungry
While aย Dinner Party when you’re not hungry seems like a contradiction, it does sometimes happen that for one reason or another you lose your appetite.
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Dinner Party to Comfort a Friend with Depression
Let me start by saying that a Dinner Party to Comfort a Friend with Depression is not the end of what you can do.
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In-laws Dinner Party
I have to start by saying you can’t have a stress free event when your guests stress you out. That makes today’sย In-laws Dinner Party a somewhat questionable proposition.
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Red Dinner Party
Today I’m tackling aย Red Dinner Party. Just because I’m curious about whether I can. And because red is my favourite colour.
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Rabbit Lovers Dinner Party
Having written dinner parties for dog and cat lovers, I cannot refuse a request for a Rabbit Lovers Dinner Party. By which I mean a pet rabbit dinner party, not one featuring a lapin main course. This has been one of the hardest Dinner Parties I have ever put together!
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Dinner Party with Leftovers
Jenine has challenged me to write a Dinner Party with Leftovers There are two kinds of leftovers; planned and incidental.
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Dinner Party During Renovations
It’s been hard to adapt to one bathroom, and as weโre talking about the kitchen… I’m wondering a Dinner Party During Renovations.
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Great Depression Dinner Party
I’ve been researching the Great Depression for a while now, and having recently watched The Roosevelts I reckon it’s time for aย Great Depression Dinner Party!
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Summer Fruits Dinner Party
Iโve been indulging in a lot of lovely fresh summer fruit lately, so that makes it time for a Summer Fruits Dinner Party.
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Gangsters Dinner Party
Today weโre doing a Gangsters Dinner Party to remember the passing of the US National Prohibition Act on October 28, 1919.
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Tennis Dinner Party
Tennis. There’s a bit of it about at the moment, so today’s the day for a Wimbledon inspired Tennis Dinner Party.
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Wallace and Gromit Dinner Party
Continuing with our theme of exhibition visits, today we’re hosting a Wallace and Gromit Dinner Party.
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Astronauts Dinner Party
Today we’re getting ready for the Americanย National Moon Day with an Astronauts Dinner Party.
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Breakfast Dinner Party
Toseland was describing his recentย Oxfam Trailwalker experiences to me and it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a Breakfast Dinner Party.
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Soup Dinner Party
While inspired by the idea of a 7-day Soup Diet, this Soup Dinner Party is not an attempt to translate a weight loss fad into an event. Itโs just a fun look at whether it is possible to host a dinner party that consists solely of soup.
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Picnic Dinner Party
We’re in the midst of seasonal change, so let’s do something different and have aย Picnic Dinner Party while we can.
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Cat Lovers Dinner Party
Cat-loving Katy felt that if we could commemorate dogs, we should also celebrate cats with a Cat Lovers Dinner Party.
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Dog Lovers Dinner Party
Katy mentioned that she was having a small commemoration for Fido’s passing, so today we’re having a Dog Lovers Dinner Party.
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Impromptu Dinner Party
Now and again things happen, and you may need to host a dinner when you didn’t expect to. But that’s not to say that you can’t plan for an Impromptu Dinner Party.
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NaNoWriMo Dinner Party
So, the key to a Stress Free NaNoWriMo Dinner Partyย is having everything under control before you start writing then you won’t have to think about it later.
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Sleepy Hollow Dinner Party for Halloween
Iโm writing this Sleepy Hollow Dinner Party a little ahead of time. Appropriately enough, a bloated full moon is resting low on the horizon providing almost (but not quite) enough creepy light to write by.
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Pirates Dinner Party
Tomorrow (September 19) is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. While itโs Talk Like a Pirate Day, itโs as good a day as any to host a Pirates Dinner Party.
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Apocalypse Survivors Dinner Party
Our Apocalypse Survivors Dinner Party has to be the kind of food we could get knocking over abandoned supermarkets, and that’s not going to last long.
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Zombie Dinner Party
Now, it seems very clear why soulless, unstoppable monsters are everywhere. And that makes it a good time to write a Zombie Dinner Party.
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Gluten Free Dinner Party
Before we dive into theย Gluten Free Dinner Party, let’s look at what gluten is and why you might need a gluten free (GF) dinner party.
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Towel Day Dinner Party
For those who don’t know, May 25 is Towel Day, when devotees of the late Douglas Adams carry towels in his honour. That makes it a good day for a Towel Day Dinner Party.
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International Happiness Day Dinner Party
Today (March 20) is International Happiness Day; obviously, we need an International Happiness Day Dinner Party.
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Summer Vacation Dinner Party
Itโs quite common for friends and family to vacation together. You wouldnโt typically call this a Summer Vacation Dinner Party but you could feed the kids then put together something grown up for later.
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New Year Detox Dinner Party
After New Years people often โdetoxโ. I believe in moderation and a balanced approach, but if I didn’t, it mght be time for a New Year Detox Dinner Party.
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Dinner Party
I’m not sure if you know (or care) that since acceding to the throne on June 2 1953 Queen Elizabeth the Second (QEII), by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith became…
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Titanic First Class (Advanced) Dinner Party
Following on from the Beginners and Intermediate Titanic Dinners, it’s time to tackle a Stress Free Titanic First Class (Advanced) Dinner Party.
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Dinner Party to Comfort a Friend with a Cold
If you’re the kind of person who likes to look after your sick friends, here’s our cold/flu care recipes for your Dinner Party to Comfort a Friend with a Cold.
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Ramadan Dinner Party
I’m running a little late for a Ramadan Dinner Party, butย there isย still have time to give you a handย entertaining any practising Muslim friends you may have.ย If you are a practising Muslim, please feel free to send me your suggestions and corrections.
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Titanic Second Class (Intermediate) Dinner Party
After the beginners dinner, today I’m looking at people more comfortable cooking and hosting dinners. It’s a Titanic Second Class (intermediate) Dinner Party.
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Titanic Third Class (Beginners) Dinner Party
My book makes mention of a Titanic-themed dinner party, and with the anniversary of its sinking being today (15 April 1912), I’ll start with a Titanic Third Class Dinner Party for beginners.
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Ten Ways to Make Guests Turn Up for Your Dinner Parties
Most people want to know how to make guests turn up.ย They are a great deal more interested in this than making them leave at the end of the party.