JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE October 2016 | Page 53

 When guests have finished with the salad, clear the plates and utensils used. Then prepare and garnish individual dinner plates in the kitchen.  Before serving dessert, clear the table of all dishes, including extra glasses, salt and pepper shakers and condiment dishes.  Serve the dessert and coffee cups. Place the sugar and creamer on the table.  Avoid the temptation to clear the table and start washing dishes…that can wait until after your guests leave. JOY FEELINGS MAG!