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For singer and songwriter Ciara, a winning hosting strategy centers on good music, games, a generous buffet, and the right kind of celebratory drinks (made with Ten To One, the award-winning rum she co-owns, of course).Â
This holiday season, follow Ciara’s lead with the help of Food & Wine’s annual Holiday Entertaining Digital Issue. You’ll find easy appetizers, centerpiece mains, creative sides, and statement salads for the table as well as our favorite food-themed puzzles to get the party started. Learn to build the ultimate charcuterie board, select a great — and affordable! — bottle of wine for a party, and whip up potluck-ready desserts and winning treats for this year’s cookie swap. As for the playlist, you know your musical tastes better than anyone, but as Ciara sings in “Type A Party”: This my party, I can dance if I want to. So dance if you want to … and happy holidays!Â
—Melanie Hansche, editorial director, special projects
