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Gastronomy Made Easy 11/27/2008 French chef and cookbook author Sophie Dudemaine draws from high-end culinary icon Alain Ducasse to prepare simple yet elegant meals for friends and family. Kelsey Hubbard reports. (Nov. 27) Sources: http://online.wsj.com/video/gastronomy-made-easy/8373DCAB-F9EC-4C47-8B65-8C4AFEE34701.
# If you want to try new recipes do so weeks before your friends are scheduled to arrive just in case you need to tweak your menu. # Step 2 Breakfast: Offer an assortment of fresh breads, fruit, hot & cold cereals. It doesn’t take long to cook an omelet, bacon, sausage. Waffles and pancakes can be made from scratch or from your freezer. Have fresh juices, coffee and teas available too. # Step 3 Presentation: Table setting is casual but elegant. Use casual linen napkins and placemats. Place settings should match including glasses and cups. # Step 4 Lunch: You have many options! For example a buffet or picnic offers a less structured atmosphere but the food is the focus. Quality counts so don’t skimp. Even if you serve sandwiches make sure the cheeses and toppings are the best. # Step 5 Presentation: If you decide to have the picnic elegance is key. Use stemware and no paper products. # Step 6 Dinner: Think courses, appetizers, soup, salad, main entrée, dessert accompanied by cocktails a
