Stanley Tucci’s Martini Recipe Will Make You Want to Raise a Glass

He isn’t just a master at mixing together alcoholic beverages either. He’s fined-tuned the dos and don’ts of entertaining as well, revealing that there’s power in simplicity.

“Tables should be set before people arrive,” he suggested. “The timing of the meal has to be right.”

However, he’s still working out the kinks when it comes to timing.

“That’s the one thing I’m very bad at,” he admitted. “I always end up talking. I’ve set up my house so that I can cook and talk at the same time, but it was a big mistake because everything takes a lot longer.”

Having a helpful partner, like his wife Felicity Blunt, can make all the difference. “My wife,” he added, “is much better at timing things.”

We’ll toast to that!