This Dawat Guide is part of my legacy. I spoke recently about how, especially as women, there are so many things we learn from one another that go unacknowledged. We do not value them yet they bring incredible value to our lives. I am so privileged to have so very many of those women in my life from my mother to my aunts to my friends. From my mother I have learnt - and shared often - a pragmatic approach to cooking and entertaining, the value of having a table set the night before, the right number of desserts for different parties, how an what to bulk cook and freeze, and countless other things. My SIL has taught me an appreciation for details, her fruit infused waters make me feel straight up fancy. My aunts have taught me how to adapt the Desi Dawat code for a North American life, they’ve shown me countless little ways to elevate even the simplest meal. Most importantly I have learnt that hosting is about welcoming someone into your home. No matter how busy you are, how tired, hosting is about creating a sanctuary for your guests, an inviting space for them to connect with others.
Learning to Host ‘Naturally’
Creating a welcoming world for your guest sounds lovely right? Yet sometimes it can be so hard to do that. It can be hard to be zen and emanate warmth when you can barely stand on your two feet. This is why Izzah and I wrote this guide. In it you will find ways to simplify hosting, from tailoring your decor to over a dozen menu samples to ways to execute a menu so you aren’t scrambling like a headless chicken the day of your party. These are lessons we have learnt from the hosts in our lives and from our own mistakes. We are so incredibly excited to be able to share them with you.
Inside The Ultimate Dawat Guide
Inside The Ultimate Dawat Guide you will find useful info about the following:-
Time ManagementMenu PlanningHow to determine the quantity of foodDecor IdeasHow to tackle space constraintsPakistani and Indian casual and formal Dinner menu ideasMenu ideas for a range of celebrations from kids’ birthdays, casual lunches, to a more formal open houseChecklists for what to do the days leading up to the event.How to reduce stress and anxietyHow to heat and reheat food..AND keep it warmWhich foods to partially cook or prepare beforehand and what to prepare freshPost-party cleanup tipsTable-Setting and essential hosting itemsThe mindset behind good hostingand so much more!!
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Still not sure? Hesitating because you think two Food Bloggers probably expect you to cook a zillion things at a time? Spoiler alert: We don’t. To get a tiny insight into how we think about check out The Dinner Party Menu Cheat Sheet. Don’t wait too long though, 9.99 USD is SUCH a great value! If you have any questions then as always email me at flourandspiceblog@gmail.com or message me on instagram @flourandspiceblog. Hope this guide brings you the joy and peace of mind that the knowledge in it brings us.
