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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.
We have the great pleasure of introducing a very special guest contributor. Embodying the perfect mix of class, savvy & sass, Auntie Carrie's Speakeasy offers a spot-on perspective about entertaining. Read on to enjoy he (read full article)
At a local haunt, there's a tradition of ringing an old bell promptly each day at 5p. The context for the tradition is that when the neighborhood was an old meat-packing district, the locals would listen for the bell to know it was time to j (read full article)
Versatility is a secret weapon we use to combat dreary, dull entertaining in so many ways. While traditions can be wonderful, it's the "same old, same old" ho-hum that needs to be avoided at all costs. We're going to explore versatility in (read full article)
Introducing a very special guest contributor in the Savvy Experts in Entertaining series - Christopher Burke of Morning Glory Coffee & Tea Inc. A savvy host or hostess understands the important role that coffee or tea play in capping off a (read full article)
We don't believe that exceptionally delicious tastes only result from very expensive ingredients. Admittedly, there are foods and drinks we enjoy that are both extraordinarily tasteful AND pricey (we'll leave this to your imagination...the li (read full article)
We love our morning latte. Okay, we also love our afternoon macchiato and our evening doppio...even the mid-meeting French press is enjoyable. It's not (just) the caffeine jolt that is addictive. It's the ceremony of the coffee. (read full article)
Following Mother's Day, into graduation season, adding in a few spring/summer birthdays, and you might be able to understand why we're under the spell of flowers. Floral arrangements have always had such an impact - the colors, the perfume, the tex (read full article)
So many of you have asked about what we cook every week – whether we’re hosting a small gathering, family dinner/brunch or an impromptu dinner party. Overall, our focus is simply good food ~ straightforward recipes allowing us to take advantage (read full article)
Whether you appreciate the local food movement (we do), or think organic is important (we do), you must agree that the fresher the ingredients, the better the taste. Whether from a farmers market, roadside stand, or your very own garden, the sm (read full article)
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)
At the heart of the dinner party is the meal. No way around it - it's the "dinner" part of the "party". So, it helps to have a few aces in your pocket that provide a no-fail menu plan so that you, as a Savvy Host, can dedicate more time and at (read full article)
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)
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