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Find a workspace that's comfortable (good lighting mentioned below)
and not too high (working with your arms up causes fatigue)
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Kitchen toolbox
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sharp knives—let the blade do the work
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Lucite cutting board—light, inexpensive and easy to clean
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mini-chopper—light and easy for quick grating and chopping
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cart on wheels—for moving food and supplies around
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good lighting
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kitchen stool(s)—for you and your guests because everyone knows
that any good party ends up in the kitchen!
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lazy Susan’s on counters, table, and in cupboards and refrigerator
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reachers and lever handles for faucets and doors
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loop handles for drawers
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Cheat!
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Assign dishes to other guests
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Buy it in a box, can, bag, or even frozen!
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Cook whatever you can in advance & freeze it
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K.I.S.S. it! (Keep It Simple, Silly) (I thought
it was keep it simple, stupid)
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Enlist helpers beforehand and on the day of the party
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Cook only for the number of guests you're having—scrap the 20 lb
turkey for a turkey breast; easier to cook and clean up
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Have your guests bring storage containers for leftovers
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Shhhhhhh! You can even order your dinner from the great deli
down the street
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