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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.
Camping We all know the major holidays to celebrate, but what about all those days in between? Life is full of reasons to celebrate. Even if there isn’t a holiday in sight, there is always a reason to gather with the ones you love. (read full article)
It's SANDWICH NIGHT at Foodies Night In (#fni) today, and are we ready to share so many different things you can do with bread, cheese, meat, veggies and condiments...with our sponsor, Kitchen Monki, you KNOW it's gonna' get a little crazy in the (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 discovered a few new items to wet your whistle - even share with guests! - this weekend. As always, we rely on and are indebted to the sage counsel and advice of the ever-present-online wine.com. We are also thrilled with our adv (read full article)
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)
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)
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)
We’re on a quest to compile a solid reference list of $20 and under wines that won’t embarrass a savvy host when entertaining. While an excellent wine can be worth hundreds of dollars a bottle, this is not a necessary, or even realistic, in (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)
Dining out is often overlooked as a good alternative for entertaining. Hosting a gathering of friends or business colleagues at a restaurant should be much easier - no DISHES...no cooking...no CLEANUP! But for many this option is still a litt (read full article)
Following up on an entertaining etiquette post earlier this year, we thought we'd offer some ideas to help gracious guests with what to bring the host or hostess. Here's a short list of items ~ all around $40 or less ~ shared by other Savvy Hos (read full article)
Maybe it's our italian heritage, or maybe it's because of the easy preparation...but we have an ongoing love affair with pasta in all its styles, flavors and variations. Lasagna for a big family gathering, pasta puttanesca or penne alla vodka for di (read full article)
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