Category Archives: Entertaining

Possibly my favorite meal

With spring finally in full swing I had my friend Cat over for a fun catch-up dinner. The menu was very simple and may, seriously, be my favorite meal ever! (At least for spring!) Although I originally intended to stagger … Continue reading

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Awaiting Spring with a Dinner Party

Like many, the start of Day Light Savings signals to me that spring is coming. To celebrate the sun not setting until 7PM I held an “awaiting spring” dinner with two friends last night. Despite the chilly temperatures and cloudy … Continue reading

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Friday Chicken Dinner

Friday Night Dinner Parties may be my new favorite thing! I always leave work at the end of the day on Friday simultaneously exhausted and looking to celebrate the start of the weekend. Normally for me, exhausted wins and I … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Success!

On Friday night I had a wonderful Valentine’s Dinner with 5 of my friends – our Single Ladies Valentine’s Celebration! Not only was it a complete success but I think it may have been the best dinner I have ever … Continue reading

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It’s starting to look like Valentine’s….

The table for tonight’s Single Ladies Valentine’s Day Dinner – it’s coming along!

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Tips & Tricks: Superbowl Edition

I am really happy with how well the Superbowl party came together. Looking back, these are the 3 best tips & tricks to how I pulled it off: The first 2 tips are to improve your guest’s experience. I think … Continue reading

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SUPERBOWL!

Wow, what a party: two solid days of prep, massive quantities of food and 14 guests! Despite the daunting menu and to-do list, I was actually the most relaxed I have ever been in preparation for a party. Part of … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Planner

I’m currently getting ready to throw the biggest party (quantity of food wise) I have ever thrown – for the Super Bowl! Although this party is exceptional, for most of the dinners I throw I usually follow this timing. For … Continue reading

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Well that was easy…

Earlier this week my wonderful friend Cat came over for dinner. Even though this “party” was only the two of us, the principles of easy entertaining still applies. The major principal, any time you are executing a meal with more … Continue reading

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