Kris > wrote:

>I want to host a couple of dinner parties in the near future, and am
>wondering about themes, or merely cuisine types to cook by (I like
>themes, I'm just geeky like that). In the past I've done Bistro,
>Italian, Russian, Swedish and regular French.

>In a ideal world, I'd like to re-create some sumptuous feast such as a
>British Royal banquet,or the last dinner on the Titantic or some fancy
>labour-intensive thing. But that's not gonna happen now.

>What do you like to do for a dinner party?

My favorite would have to be Italian. Essentially
appetizers followed by the traditional three courses
(primi, secondo with salad/vegetables, dessert).
I am attuned to this format because it permits
maximum appreciation of each food item. It is
uncluttered. It is much preferable to trying to serve and
pass around six or seven food items at once. Plus,
you can appreciate the wine between courses.

Steve