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How much effort should you go to when you're entertaining. Do you slave over a hot stove before having people over or are you a firm believer that with enough music and alcohol any party will go with a swing?

We'll be hearing from a canapé diva, Victoria Blashford-Snell, and a woman who claims to never bother cooking for her guests or parties, Simone Biene, journalist and radio presenter.
Both join Jenni to discuss just how much effort should you go to when entertaining.
Email us What's your style of entertaining?
Recipe: Smoked Salmon in filo cupsRecipe: Mini Caesar Salads en croûteRecipe: Cucumber Cups with Thai Prawns
Diva Cooking: Unashamedly Glamorous Party Food, by Victoria Blashford-Snell, Published by Mitchell Beazley Oct 2001, ISBN 1840004568

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