The Simple Things

DINNER PARTY

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Emma. To throw a dinner party Austen-style: send invitation­s a month in advance, dress up, troop to the table led by the highest ranking lady and eat early. Austen types dine from 4pm ( Sense and Sensibilit­y) to 6.30pm (the trendy Bingleys, in Pride and Prejudice). TRY IT: pick up a copy of Pen Vogler’s recipe book, Dinner with Mr Darcy SEE IT: on our Tasty Trend pinterest board

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