Are you ever dumbfounded as to what to buy a friend or relative for his/her birthday, anniversary, etc? How about the gift of a dinner at your home? You will be amazed at how people respond to a meal prepared by you in your home.
Your home need not be fancy or the dinner gourmet. In fact, people prefer a 'home' to a 'museum' any day. Your guests will just appreciate the notion of not having to deal with dinner and look forward to somebody else doing the meal selection and the cooking. Unfortunately, we have all been poisoned with the notion that when we entertain we need to have our home spotless, the finest china set, and the family linens gracing the heirloom silverware. Add to that kind of stress attempting to cook a gourmet meal and you have yourself a nervous breakdown in the making.
Let go of the urge to be 'perfect.'
Invite a a friend over for his/her birthday for dinner (and family if that applies to the situation). Keep the menu SIMPLE. Your friend will be so appreciative that you actually took the time to make dinner for him/her. Remember, this need not be a five-star, gourmet affair. Who cares if you're making tuna hotdish as an entree and your living room has not been dusted or vacuumed?
The memories, laughter, and conversation that take place over dinner supersedes everything else. If you wait until the 'perfect' time to entertain your friends/family in your home, you'll be waiting a long, long time.
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That sounds a great idea. Having YOU cook me a meal would make any occasion very special!
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