Entertaining Basics — Having a Beverage Station
Entertaining can be stressful and time consuming enough without spending every waking moment worrying if everyone’s drinks are filled. Beverage stations help alleviate some of that stress. Now that’s not … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining Tips: Don’t Forget Breakfast for Overnight Guests
The holidays often times mean overnight guests. While you’re busy preparing that wonderful dinner for your family and friends spending the night, don’t forget to think about what they will … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining Tip: Document Your Gathering
If you’re anything like me, you forget things from year to year (or month to month) if you don’t write them down. Holiday entertaining tends to be the type of … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining Tip: Serving Bowls and Post-It Notes
The last thing you want to be doing an hour before your guests arrive is figuring out what serving dishes you have and which one the mashed potatoes will fit … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining – Autumn Edition: Napkin Rings
If you’re having a sit-down dinner, napkin rings can be a great way to add some decoration and beauty to your table. In planning our ‘Thankful with Friends’ dinner party, … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining: Making A List And Checking It Twice
Happy November everyone! For many of us, we are now entering a countdown to house guests, dinner parties, host and guest gifts, etc. It is time to put our hospitality … Continue reading
Only The Sum of Its Parts: Planning a Menu That Works Together
Putting together a meal is like putting together a team. You can take team to mean sports, work, trivia, or what have you. The important thing is that a team … Continue reading
RSVP: How much time do you give yourself, as well as your guests?
Whether you are sending an invitation to a gathering in the mail, or using technology (Facebook, Evite, Text, Email, etc.), more often than not you are requesting that your guest … Continue reading
Pre-Prep Time Means More Guest Time / Pork Chops with Brandy and Mushrooms
As I mentioned in my latest edition of ‘Magnificent Blogger Shout-Out‘, my cousin was visiting. He is here in Austin for a conference so yesterday was the only day we … Continue reading
Presentation Possibilities: Flat Iron Steak with Tarragon-Garlic Sauce
Presentation of food is very important. Whether you’re serving 20 people or 2, the way the food looks has a huge impact on how we perceive it to taste. All … Continue reading
