Planning a Spring Dinner Party That Gives Back - Tonic

As we approach Earth Hour it's probably a great time to think about organising a green dinner party..

Check out this article.. "Prepping an organic, locally sourced feast is a great way to get your dinner guests to enjoy a sustainable meal, but it’s also a green conversation starter, sparking lots of talk about food politics, green agricultural practices and even just the joy of food shopping at farmers market."

You can read about the sort of plates and glasses that are recommended, the wine and also the lighting.. And of course let's not forget the dessert!

It's worth a read and provides some inspiration.. we should all be doing our bit don't you think?

Planning a Spring Dinner Party That Gives Back - Tonic

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Cheat’s dinner party: Salmon with crispy potatoes - Telegraph

Regulars know this is my favorite newspaper column from around the world when it comes to dinner parties..

Affordable, stylish food with recipes and a time schedule to follow - you can't go wrong..

The menu today is:

Starter Spinach and White-Bean Soup with Anchovy Froth
Main course Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Rhubarb Compote
Pudding Walnut Whip

Not bad?

Cheat’s dinner party: Salmon with crispy potatoes - Telegraph

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World's largest dinner party held for Lantern Festival

Wow - a dinner party for 55,000.. a super banquet in fact!

What did it take you may ask?

"It took a whole year to prepare the large banquet and more than 1,000 local villagers served as temporary chefs and waiters for the event, which used a total of 5,000 tables."

The banquet was held in Bejing's Taishun on Sunday to celebrate Lantern Festival

World's largest dinner party held for Lantern Festival

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