Summer Entertaining 2012

Throw a Dessert Party

Prepping a multi-course meal can be tiring—and costly. Instead, event designer Jung Lee of Fête suggests sticking to a single theme—like a dessert party—that guests will love. Go for bite-size treats like macaroons (Lee likes the ones from Trader Joe's) and mochi ice cream balls. Or try something unexpected, like frozen fruit. "About five hours before I'm going to serve them, put a few bunches of clean seedless grapes in the freezer," says famed event planner David Stark. "You think you're eating ice cream—totally refreshing and without all of the guilt!"

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