"While some hosts iron linens and carefully fold napkins for dinner guests to follow the same napkin etiquette that exists in restaurants, Ree Drummond has taken a different approach to creating tablescapes for parties. One of the lessons we've learned from Ree Drummond is finding creative and culinary shortcuts, and her easy hack to using bandannas as napkin alternatives is a great example."
"Instead of having to wash and iron fabric before guests arrive, Drummond uses bandannas, also known as kerchiefs, to replace either cloth napkins or quickly ripped off paper towels. Sets of kerchiefs can be purchased fairly cheaply, and it is easy to find a variety of colors and patterns to match season and themes. Plus, Drummond adds, after one wash and dry, the fabric of cotton bandannas becomes "nice and soft.""
Compiling enough clean napkins for a group can be tricky. Bandannas, also called kerchiefs, can replace cloth napkins or quickly ripped paper towels. Sets of kerchiefs are inexpensive and available in a wide range of colors and patterns to match seasons and themes. Cotton bandannas become nice and soft after one wash and dry. Typical bandannas measure about 20 by 20 inches, providing material for creative folds or simple rectangle placements beneath plates. Silk kerchiefs offer added elegance but require delicate care. Tucking a sprig of herbs into folded fabric adds a welcoming aroma and cohesive color throughout an event.
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