Tips To Make Your Fte A Feat (NAPSA)—Whetheryour merrymaking guests are hundredsofclients and coworkers expecting champagne andfoie gras, or a cluster of out-of- RS town relatives expecting some egenog and an air mattress, your evening ought to sparkle. Make this year’s festivities memorable with these simple tips from Nancy’s Specialty Foods, the world’s largest supplier of gourmet quiche and appetizers. Party Planning Plan on serving two drinks per guest per hour when it comes to mixed drinks, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water. For champagne and wine soires, serve one bottle per two or three guests. At cocktail parties, anticipate eight to ten appetizers per guest. (For a decadent, no-fuss menu, you can serve Nancy’s new Champagne Collection, featuring sumptuous Portabello Mushroom Turnovers, Crab Imperial, Roasted Vegetable Tartlet and Fromage Puffs.) Deckthe Halls Make your house stand out by stringing decorative lights or lanterns along your driveway. Place a fresh bar of soap and lotion in the bathroom along with scented candles. For added drama, set a float- ing candle in your bathtub. Pop cookie dough in the oven 10 to 15 minutes before your guests arrive for an enticing aroma. e Add accents of color throughout your home with freshly picked flowers, bowls of fruit, or unlit candles. Oh Night, Divine Enlist the talents of a few close friends to assist you before, during andafter the party. Remove fragile objects from tables or shelves to protect them, and your guests. Plan for the unexpected— guests bringing extra guests, kids or even pets. Consider wearing dark clothes in case you spill, or have a second outfit ready and waiting. Keep an extra round of appetizers ready in the oven or refrigerator. * Consider renting glasses, : d ee Ns Proper preparation can mean a more pleasant party for host and guests. plates and silverware so you don’t have to do the dishes afterward. Have coffee ready to brew in the coffeepot for lingering guests. Take a few minutes before your guests arrive to put your feet up and drink a glass of water. Now that you’ve done everything to accommodate your guests, go ahead and enjoy the party. To learn more about Nancy’s gourmet appetizers, visit www. nancys.com. Party Checklist Scented Candles Flower Vase String of lights Decorative hand towels Nancy's Champagne Collection Corkscrew and bottle opener Cocktail garnishes Club Soda forspills Comera and film Back upfood like extra crackers, cheese, fruit and cookies Air freshener, First oid kit Glasses (wine, water and beer) Toilet paper, paper towels, plates, garbage bags Plenty of silverware Hand-held vacuum Aspirin Ice, ice bucket and tongs @
