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[quote=Anonymous]I host a lot (1-2 times weekly) and always have appetizers out.  It’s expected.

I usually have 2-3 nice cheeses, olives, 1-2 types of crackers, some prosciutto or thin salami (one spicy, one not) from our Italian deli.  Some grapes or berries to decorate.  If kids, chips/salsa, carrots, goldfish too.

It doesn’t have to be much, and I often re-serve the cheeses and olives/meats that aren’t eaten a few days later.  So any time I go to the deli I am picking up a couple nice items, but not the whole thing every time.

I am a very good cook, so everyone knows not to fill up too much.

I actually think that serving 45 minutes out from start time is ideal.  Some people tend to run 15 minutes late, so that is comfortable for all, but not slow for the hungry ones.  30 minutes seems a bit rushed…I need a few minutes to greet everyone and say a few words.  DH serves the drinks.  Then I put finishing touches on the dishes quickly.

This is for a formal meal.  I roll more casual for things like a Super Bowl party, which is app-heavy of the kind suitable for spreading our on our large coffee table.[/quote]

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