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Party Parameters: Planning a Specific Dinner
Dear Penelope:
I have been asked to put on a 5-course dinner for 40 couples. I also need to find 5 famous women in modern history to honor during each course. What suggestions would you give for the five courses (the only requirement for the main course is a surf and turf) and where can I find a list of famous women who are politically correct (not too religious or political) and would be fairly well known to the men as well.
Marcus
NH
Delicious Alternatives to Traditional Party Drinks
Dear Penelope,
My husband and I would like to throw a party at our home to celebrate our son’s recent engagement. We don’t drink and we prefer not to serve alcohol in our house, but we want the party to be fun anyway and are feeling stressed. What would you suggest we do?
Angela
Scranton, PA
Party Food: Do Your Best
Dear Penelope-
I’ve been asked to bring something light, like a soup or a salad, to a friend’s cookout next week. I have a couple of great recipes in mind, but am worried that my food won’t be appealing to everyone at the party. What should I do?
Katie
via e-mail
A Cure for the Common Cocktail
Hi Penelope-
I’m looking for a good summery drink recipe for a cocktail party that I’ll be throwing later this week and was wondering if you could help me. But please, no tequila!
Thanks.
Molly Poole
Ann Arbor, MI