A bottle of wine is kind of a no-brainer, but if you make it an orange wine, you’ve got the edge. This is a dry, fresh, interesting wine with a lovely mouthfeel and pretty label - and it’s under a tenner.
What you should bring to a dinner party to really impress the host
You’ve been invited to a dinner party. They might be your closest friend or a new acquaintance - or your partner’s mates.
If you’ve binge watched enough Nigella Lawson programmes, you’re probably the type to whip up a double baked souffle to bring for dessert. However, some of us haven’t quite mastered the art of seamless social etiquette and need a few ideas.
We’re not reinventing the wheel here because sometimes simple tokens go a very long way - plus nobody likes a show off.
These are dinner party gift ideas to take with you that will delight your host.
Maison Louis Marie is a small, minimalist home and body fragrance brand whose candles have a great scent throw that fills a room with pleasant notes. No.03 has warming tobacco, sweet vanilla and spicy cloves.
Fancy olive oil for the final glug over a plate of pasta or to add a little something to a salad is great for foodie friends.
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Flowers will remind your host of you for a good week after the dinner party is over, so choose wisely. This earthy bouquet feels wild and a little bit different with muted colours.
Chocolates can either be left with your hosts for them to enjoy or if you’re lucky, they’ll be shared out after dinner. Audrey’s has whimsical packaging and this mixed selection includes creams, caramels, and pralines.