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Show Elegant Entertaining On A Budget You don't have to spend a fortune on entertaining whether you're inviting a few friends for dinner or a hundred people to a cocktail cock-tail party, you can create an elegant evening on a limited budget. The trick is to be creative: crea-tive: learn to scrimp on some of the big expenses that really dont matter and pay attention to the little touches that can make a difference. For example, you can make any table setting look special by having individual carafes of wine at each place setting. For guests who don't drink, use well-chilled bottles bot-tles of Perrier instead. Here are some thrifty do's and don'U for can't miss entertaining. enter-taining. DO Buy the freshest, best-looking best-looking vegetables and fruits that are in season. Keep the menu simple and avoid dishes that are awkward to serve or eat. Make your own decorative decora-tive placecards your guests will notice your individual attention. DON'T Don't pay a florist to make an expensive centerpiece center-piece do-it-yourself with shells, flowers, plants or stones. Don't spend a fortune on drinks. Stock your bar with the basics: redwhite wine and Perrier Mineral Water, a great mixer with wine, fruit drinks and other liquors. While Perrier costs a few cents more than other sparkling waters, your guests will appreciate its natural refreshment. No-calorie, low-sodium Perrier is a popular and healthful beverage for any get-together. |