Healthy Goodness: Table Settings

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Simple Outdoor Italian Dining Table Setting

One fun thing to do when setting a table is to mix multiple types of dishes or cups. Here you can see I used two types of goblets. This adds fun interest, but it also allows you to to host larger groups despite your maybe limited (4-6 servings) of a cup or plate.

Menu

Appetizer Green Salad

Main Dish: Tour of Italy Lasagna

Sides: Pesto Green Beans and diced fruit

Artisan Bread with oil and vinegar dipping dishes

Dessert: Apple Crisp of Cobbler with Ice Cream

For a narrow centerpiece down the middle:

Fill Glass bottles/jars with dry pasta

Cans of the Yellow Cento Crushed Tomatoes (you could also place some plants in these if emptied)

A strand of battery powered gold globe lights

Fake succulent plants I have around my house

Fall Table Setting Idea

I love this simple fall table centerpiece: eucalyptus greenery, fresh apples and white candles. This is especially perfect if you don't have a wide dining table.

Thanksgiving Table Setting

Five Tips:

1. Set table 1-2 days ahead of time

2. Mix your dishes. This adds interest and allows you to still have a formal table when feeding more people. If you only have 6-8 plates, mix it with another set of 6-8.

3. Don't be afraid to "borrow" things. Guests love to contribute. If you need to borrow plates or extra glasses, ask!

4. LED Battery Candles. These are wonderful if you worry about children playing with fire or wax getting everywhere. Costco sells a great set (pictured)

5. Leave up your centerpiece for ALL of October and November!

Thanksgiving Table

Here are some pictures for Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas. I covered the tables in brown paper and then made them "writable" placing crayons/pencils/pens on the table. There were word searches, crossword puzzles, jokes, etc. The beautiful paper plates simplified clean up, but also added a lot to the decor!