Single Size Your Menu

Take a look at today's party tables and you'll notice one major trend... single servings.  I first started seeing them in restaurants such as chocolate mousse presented in a shot glass.  They're the perfect size for me because I usually only want a couple bites and I have no one to split a dessert with since my husband doesn't like sweets (total craziness, I know).

    Single servings make sense for everyday events too and can add visual appeal to your table.  Why not serve popcorn in snack cups instead of having tons of little hands reaching into the bowl (with my boys there's no telling where those hands have been)?  Serving salads in small individual bowls can eliminate the need for extra serving pieces and make it easier for guest to serve themselves.  Plus, individual servings are just so darn cute and for someone like me, who's slightly OCD, it's fun arranging them in organized little rows.

    So think about the menu of your next party.  Is there a dish that might be better served as individual servings?  If so, have fun with it!  There are tons of options to choose from and you might surprise yourself with your creativity.