Welcome to After Dark! Here I hope you will find fun and useful ideas and recipes to help you plan celebrations that will be special and enjoyable for you and your guests. We'll talk how to throw a great little dinner party, keep your guests well primed with some cocktails, and match the right wines with the right goodies.
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In our Foods section, we walk you through the process of hosting the ultimate dinner party. There are tips on how to set up your home and dining area to accommodate your guests, and suggestions of types of food to serve including appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. And for those hot summer months, we have provided tip on how to take your dinner parties out doors to the grill.
If dinner parties are not your forte, check out our Drinks and Wine pages where we will guide you through planning, preparing, and hosting a successful cocktail party. From sending invitations and planning the menu, to decorations and booze, we have it all covered. Also, for ideas on what kinds of drinks to serve at your cocktail party, be sure to check out the recipe pages.