The feast is a symbol of any Russian holiday, be it a birthday or New Year. Each hostess tries to make the festive menu special for the arrival of guests or for her family. In order for the festive table to be a success, its preparation should be done in advance. Think over a list of dishes, a general concept. And also do not forget about the decoration, because the eye should be delighted not only by the food, but also by the appearance of the table.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on the theme of the holiday. The choice of dishes and table decorations will depend on it. If it is a winter celebration, use fir branches and cones, red and gold ribbons in the decoration of the table. In the summer, decorate your meal with fresh cut flowers, garden or field. You can put one large bouquet in the center, or make several small graceful compositions and place them between the plates. Even the color of the tablecloth and napkins can be matched to the overall design.
Step 2
Write down a list of the dishes you want to see on your table. Be sure to include some of your signature recipes. You should not assemble a table from untested dishes: they may not work out the first time. Combine classic and innovative. For example, you can make sushi and rolls at home to surprise your guests. But at the same time display the traditional "herring under a fur coat" for those who are suspicious of modern Japanese cuisine.
Step 3
Take care of the utensils you eat and drink from. Check in advance that there are no chips or cracks on the plates and glasses. Please note that a solemn feast implies a full serving, including table knives for each guest, scoops, not spoons for layering salads, special wide forks for pasta (pasta).
Step 4
Pay special attention to the drinks on the festive table. Think about what each guest will drink: you should have a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Traditional option: wine, vodka, cognac, champagne, juice, mineral water, soda. If you want something original, surprise your guests with cocktails. You will need: special glasses (wide square ones are quite suitable), ingredients (vodka, liqueurs, juices or syrups, rum - depending on the type of cocktail), as well as decorations (paper umbrellas, straws, lemon or orange slices, cranberries or strawberries) …
Step 5
Do not forget about children if they are expected at your party. Ideally, you can arrange a separate table for them, but if this is not possible, please the children with special children's champagne, desserts (for example, ice cream cake) and funny food design. Any ordinary salad, for example, can be turned into a soccer ball, if you give it the shape of a hemisphere, cover it thickly with finely grated egg white and decorate with pieces of prunes figuratively laid out in the form of octahedrons.
