How To Plan The Right Amount Of Food For A Dinner Party

By Anna Watson Carl, The Week: Lifestyle
Sat, 12/20/2014 - 10:00am

I hear it time and time again: Planning portions for a dinner party is one of the most stressful things for at-home entertainers. Take a deep breath — no one's going hungry.Case in point: Last year, I was asked to cater a very VIP dinner party for 25. By 3 p.m.

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