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Entertaining the Easy Way: Gourmet Brew and Creamy Cheesecake
Think back to the happy movies of the 1930s, forties or fifties. Picture the social gathering that became the pivotal point of the movie. Men and women in formal attire converse only in clever banter and dance with swirling grace. In their hands, an elegant martini. These days, we tend to socialize much more casually, even though we might still attempt clever dialogue.
Most of us don't have acquaintances with opulent mansions; neither do we have the budgets that allow us to bring home many bottles of imported gin and tin after tin of beluga caviar. Furthermore, we not as happy (or romantic) in tuxedos as in unbuttoned shirts. Specialty coffee and dessert may be more appropriate ingredients for the relaxed social evenings of our times.
Your neighborhood undoubtedly has a local bakery that sells cheesecake, or you might explore a little farther from home to find something that all of your guest don't already experience in their everyday lives. You can have a selection of truly exquisite cheesecake delivered right to your home from across the country or a different part of your state.
Consider a selection of cheesecakes to meet the varied tastes of your guests. You might want to include a turtle cheesecake for the people who enjoy a bit of chocolate in any dessert. You can decorate with just a few shavings of dark chocolate, and all the people can pretend that they are eating a health food.
A key lime cheesecake, provides a welcome alternative for those of us who enjoy combining tart and sweet. Think about a couple mint leaves as a garnish.
Some of your guests might have some dietary restrictions (or have more self discipline than many of us). For those friends, include a gourmet low carb, sugar free cheesecake alternative. While that might not be considered a health food, it allows splurging within acceptable limits. An orange wedge makes a healthy addition to this plate.
Tastefully label these alternatives on the buffet so everyone can choose a slice of heaven that fits their own tolerance for sin.
Of course, you'll want to include a robust decaf option. In addition choose to present just one interestingly flavored coffee. Add to that a bold roast from Jamaica or Columbia.
Keep the cream, non-fat milk and non-dairy creamer in an ice bath in a shallow, decorative bowl. Throw in some cubed sugar with sterling silver tongs, for a decorative touch.
This is the type of informal entertaining that does not sacrifice the good taste (and lively conversation) that is always the necessary ingredient for any social event in any decade. Besides, there is no morning hangover. Doesn't this sound more contemporary to you?
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