I am not a trained chef – I am a self-taught cook. I have an extensive collection of cookbooks and subscribe to numerous food magazines, and my skills have been developed through trial and error. In my experience, people’s reluctance to entertain is often because they feel that the lack cooking skills, but to quote from the movie Ratatouille, “anyone can cook”!

It is my opinion that one of the key fundamentals to successful entertaining is being organised and advance preparation. By having the majority of the food prepared in advance, you are left free to enjoy yourself and the company of your guests. Who wants to feel like a kitchen slave while their guests are drinking their expensive champagne?

My blog will provide plenty of useful tips and hints to get you out of your kitchen and into your party. Please have a look at my website www.lifesafeast.com.au where you will find a number of interesting and useful articles. I also publish a free monthly newsletter, called entertaining made easy – click here to subscribe.

Gail

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