Tell Us: Have You Ever Had a Dinner Party Disaster?

Emily Han
Emily Han
Emily Han is a Los Angeles-based recipe developer, educator, herbalist, and author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails and co-author of Wild Remedies. For recipes and classes, check out her personal site.
updated Jun 4, 2019
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We’re talking about dinner parties this week – dream parties, etiquette,

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Fortunately, I don’t have too many dinner party disasters in my history, but I’ll never forget the horrifying moment when I spilled all of my carefully crafted, freshly (and time-consumingly) shelled fava bean ravioli on the kitchen floor. We called for pizza. Another one of my favorite stories is my boyfriend’s and involves the time his German Shepherd stole an entire batch of mandoo (Korean dumplings) off the kitchen counter. (What is it about dumplings?!)

A curve ball such as an inedible dish, a baking disaster, or a Debbie Downer guest can threaten to ruin your evening – but only if you let it. More often than not, disasters turn into funny stories later on. And besides, guests don’t expect the perfect; they’re there to enjoy your company.

So, tell us: have you ever experienced a dinner party disaster (or potential disaster)? How did you handle it?

Related: Rescue Me! How to Save Dinner from Burning

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