Interesting thought that is, whetting the appetite. Usually those who live at my house or visit their appetites are adequately whetted to begin with so it is not something I must do, but what fun it is to offer appetizers which are never turned down by anyone. I consider it an informal invitation for a meal's beginning. Company for dinner almost always welcomes a few prepared finger foods to set on a pretty plate or platter. Those hors d'oeuvres will be perhaps more elaborate and more time is allowed for our company to sit while I am finishing up with the main meal.
Many Saturday evenings in the summertime as we are wrapping up an active day, an early evening is planned usually including something special being cooked on the grill, then the enjoyment of including a few simple hors d'oeuvres set on a board or platter invites a slowing down of the evening and is very pleasant indeed.
But, I am also finding that on these these late summer weeknights, my husband appreciates my little bit of extra effort. I choose a weeknight that is not rushed, prepare a simple appetizer platter and call for my husband to come down and join me in the living room while the supper meal waits for serving.
This is my latest summer hors d'oeuvre offering.
