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What is entertaining?

the savvy host believes that entertaining is most simply gathering people together in enjoyable surroundings ~ offering good food & drink ~ to share stories, ideas, laughter ... life.

essentially entertaining is dedicated to the Savvy Host each one of us can become with a hint of inspiration, a little confidence, some creative flair and a healthy dose of humor.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Essentials'

May 24

An Invitation Gets the Party Started

You’re inspired to host a gathering - - there’s an occasion in mind – perhaps a theme – and you’re ready to set the wheels in motion to entertain guests… What’s next? The invitation – the tool used by a host to communicate to a pot (read full article)

blogswelove, Essentials, Invitations, must-haves, organized entertaining, resources

May 23

20 Groovy Grilling & BBQ Tracks

Planning a grill gathering? Aside from a cool & refreshing signature cocktail and a top-secret specialty rub, we like a little mood music to keep our toes tapping. Whether your grilling & BBQ style (aka. religion) hails from the KC, Sout (read full article)

Al Fresco, bbq, Essentials, Grilling, Music, organized entertaining, setting ambiance

Apr 17

Best of the Web - Top 10 Recipe Resources

I want to make xxx - where will I find the best recipe for it? ~ I've lost my favorite recipe for xxx, is there somewhere online to compare alternatives to see what comes close? ~ What's the best way to find recipes that use xxx ingredient? (read full article)

Essentials, guides, Menu Planning, must-haves, organized entertaining, Recipes

Apr 14

Music for Dining (not Dozing)

Every savvy host understands that the little things matter in setting a mood and creating ambiance for your guests.  Whether the focus is romance, business or relaxing with friends - whether the location is your home - a restaurant - or the grea (read full article)

dinner party, Entertaining, Essentials, Music, organized entertaining, setting ambiance

Apr 12

20 Must-Have Grilling Guides

We're pulling out the stops to get grill-ready this year ~ and these are the 20 must-have grilling books this Savvy Host has on hand to ensure success.   For easy reference, and to avoid having any listing priority or favoritism, the list (read full article)

Al Fresco, bbq, cookbooks, Essentials, Grilling, guides, must-haves, Recipes

Apr 10

ABCs of Tabletop Decor

Entertaining misses the bulls-eye without an eye to tabletop and presentation.  It is the “main stage” for the event after all.  But, we don’t necessarily have all the time, money or training to be Preston Bailey (well, maybe once in (read full article)

ABCs, back2basics, budget entertaining, decor, Essentials, guides, organized entertaining, tabletop

Apr 08

Must-Have Cooking Tools - Take 2

Back in our own kitchen in the frenzy of spring entertaining, we need to add to our list of Must-Have Cooking Tools with 3 additional items we treasure... (1) Cuisinart Elite Collection 14-cup Food Processor ~ for quick shredding, mixing, (read full article)

Cooking Gear, Essentials, kitchen tools, must-haves, Recipes

Mar 28

Grilling Like a Pro ~ 12 Guides To Have on Hand

With the outside temperatures warming up at last, it's time to start getting ready for al fresco entertaining! Grilling is one of our favorite ways to prepare a meal in the great outdoors - be it on the deck, rooftop, beach or balcony.   To he (read full article)

Al Fresco, bbq, Entertaining, Essentials, Grilling, guides, Recipes

Mar 27

Why Entertaining is Like "Dancing With The Stars"...

Thanks to our never-ending fascination with the amazing confidence of Pamela Anderson (the Mr. however is likely fascinated by her other assets ;-) we took the plunge and watched this season's Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) opening episode. So wh (read full article)

Entertaining, Essentials, host, hostess, organized entertaining

Mar 01

Must-Have Cooking Tools

As we prepped for a week of cooking outside the familiar surroundings of our own kitchen, we realized there are certain tools and gear we just don't want to try to cook without. (OK - it is possible and we could definitely manage, but the operative (read full article)

Cooking Gear, Essentials, kitchen tools, must-haves, organized entertaining

Jan 31

8 Steps to Entertaining Success

One of our goals for 2010 is to simplify our entertaining ~ focusing on the essentials ~ so that we have time and sanity left to enjoy our guests ~ and our lives! ~ a bit more.  So where to begin?  All recipes for success begin with the bas (read full article)

bar basics, dinner party, Entertaining, Essentials, Menu Planning, organized entertaining

Jan 25

10 Trends in Savvy Entertaining (for 2010)

Already in January, we see a shift in the focus, style and flair of entertaining for this year.  People are looking to enjoy time together and to appreciate what's good in our lives. We've been giving this some thought ~ here's what's top of min (read full article)

back2basics, dinner party, Entertaining, Essentials, healthful, Menu Planning, organized entertaining, Recipes, Trends, Wine

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