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Essentially Entertaining

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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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Jul 11

Good Food Gatherings (Menu #9 - #11)

Here's the plan for our Good Food Gatherings coming up this week. Sharing some timeless favorites from our kitchen, modified a bit to suit our tastes and cooking style, the line-up includes: ~ Grilled Balsamic & Rosemary Marinated (read full article)

bbq, blogswelove, budget entertaining, good food gatherings, Grilling, key ingredients, Local Food, Menu Planning, recipe rave, Recipes

Jul 09

Savvy Experts to inspire your next party

Part of savvy hosting is relying on the expertise of others - from recipes to decor to table settings to invitations - to create your personal entertaining style. (respectfully) We suggest that it's really ONLY Martha that can be Martha Stewart... (read full article)

8 essentials, blogswelove, giveaway, organized entertaining, savvy resources

Jun 26

No-Fail Dinner Party #3 - Summer Pesto

One of the easiest ways to bring summer freshness to the table for dinner guests?  Pesto!  A sauce originally crafted of basil and garlic in Genoa, Italy (Pesto alla Genovese), the name itself references to the "pounding" or "crushing" of (read full article)

blogswelove, dinner party, key ingredients, Local Food, Menu Planning, recipe rave, seasonal

Jun 17

Good Food Gatherings - Round 2

More about our concept of Good Food Gatherings. Entertaining for us is most simply gathering people together over good food and beverage in enjoyable surroundings. Special events and occasions may require party themes, and decorations to mat (read full article)

Al Fresco, blogswelove, Creative Cooking, dinner party, good food gatherings, Grilling, key ingredients, Local Food, Menu Planning, organized entertaining

Jun 06

The Great Grilling Debate (sure to ignite flames at your BBQ)

We're just trying to keep the peace.  It seems that along with religion & politics, one should avoid certain grilling and BBQ topics in polite company. The religion of the grill and the politics of good BBQ make for a fierce debate - as we (read full article)

Al Fresco, bbq, blogswelove, Cooking Gear, Grilling, web guides

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 12

Celebrating Spring with Second City Soiree...

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"  ~Robin Williams Over at Second City Soiree (a blog we love!) we've been considering creative ideas for dining decor that celebrate all that is wonderful about spring.   Today' (read full article)

blogswelove, decor, savvyhostmarket, seasonal, setting ambiance, tabletop, Trends

Apr 18

Sources of Foodie Inspiration (and Recipe Raves!)

First, let's state (and repeat as required) that a Savvy Host does NOT have to be a good cook - or even to have time to cook – in order to entertain.  Let's take that requirement off the table (again)…permanently. That being said, (read full article)

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