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Chez Zandra Rhodes… How to give a Fashionable Party

Dinner Parties – The Gifts

That classic question- “do you want me to bring anything?” Here are some suggestions that might trigger your imagination, without breaking the bank.

20 Easy Tips to Style your Home

You have been living in the same place for several years and you now feel the decor looks tired and could do with re-vamping. But you are cash strapped. What do you do?

My fridge is always full of leftovers. But having been brought up by a very practical French mother, I was told never to waste food. And being a creative person, I like to improvise with leftovers. The results are very rewarding

Cocktail Parties – The Guests

How to put the best guest list together.

Cocktail Parties – The Food

Easy peasy simple and delicious party food.

How to Marry Food and Wine

I think wine appreciation is often a load of pretentious twaddle. Sure, it does help to know the basic rules. I learned some of them as part of my French culture but, like food, it’s a matter of personal taste.

Kitchen Parties

I want to show you how easy it is, with little time and effort, to put a simple meal together, whatever the occasion

Cocktail Parties – The Drinks

A dozen tips to make your cocktail party swing

Dinner Parties – The Guests

While you can set the scene, dress the table, and serve wonderful food and wine, the truth is that ultimately, the success of the evening rests with the guests. They have to sing for their supper!

Dinner Parties – What to wear

Deciding what to wear can be a minefield – especially nowadays when the dress code can be interpreted in so many different ways. “Smart Casual ” – two words that can cause jitters for the most fashionable woman. Long or short? Are jeans allowed?

Dinner Parties – Setting the Scene

Great Food, Great Company, Great Conversation… We all know the formula, but it’s how you achieve it that’s the problem.

Dinner Parties – The Food

Leave the complicated stuff to the professionals. However tempted you are to impress your guests, do not let the food become a showcase for your culinary talent.

Cookery Tips My Mother Taught Me

Being French, my mother was very practical and a great cook – what I learnt from her can be applied to make your life easier.

Kitchen Tips My Mother Taught Me

Once upon a time, there was a housewife. Everyday she went shopping, bought meat from the butcher, vegetables from the greengrocer, and bread from the baker