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December is a merry month; Christmas lights, the festive vibe, and that end-of-year buzz create an irrepressible celebratory mood.
And If you’re planning on hosting a lavish dinner party this season, we’ve got Roohi Jaikishan, executive director of RRO, to share her tips on creating the perfect atmosphere (and menu) at home. Read on to know how this Mumbai socialite sets up the dinner table, what her personal favourite Xmas menu is and a special giveaway she suggests for your guests. Merry Christmas!
How to Create a Festive Table Setting
• Get a beautiful flower arrangement that is colour coordinated in reds with green leaves. A touch of gold or silver works wonderfully for a Christmasy, festive feel.
• Place settings and napkins in white or green add to the Xmas décor.
• If it’s a sit down dinner, place name cards on a holder made from red apple or pomegranate.
• I like to maximise the holiday decor with displays that are extravagant. yet slightly structured and tidy.
• The glow of Xmas lights makes the house look magical and cozy. Go easy on the lighting, use pretty candles for ambience on the dining table.
My Christmas Menu Includes…
Platter of cheese
Roasted fennel and onions in rosemary and olive oil
Baked sweet potato pie
Meatloaf with a wine syrup glaze
Stuffed turkey with an apricot and breadcrumb stuffing
Roasted potatoes
Pecan pie
Christmas pudding
My Party Favours This Year…
Include chocolates from Napoleon chocolatier and a bottle of my Christmas in a Jar scent.
Recipe: Christmas in a Jar
3 table spoons cloves
3 round slices if orange
3 thick slices of lime
2 cinnamon sticks
1bay leaf
Boil the ingredients in 1 pint jar of water. Sieve and bottle the mix. Use this liquid over a fragrance burner/ tea light.
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