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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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Aug 07

Adding Saucy to your Entertaining Style

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)

#blogswelove, #goodfood, back2basics, good food gatherings, key ingredients, must-haves, Recipes, traditions

Jul 26

Don't miss Foodie's Night In - We're Fine Cooking at Home!!

Today is going to be such a DELICIOUS day...and could be a very LUCKY one for you!! We've got a full roster of Fine Cooking editorial expertise lined up to join us for today's Foodies Night In (#fni)!  If you missed Editor Laurie Buckle o (read full article)

#FNI, #goodfood, cookbooks, Cooking Gear, dinner party, events to attend, giveaway, kitchen tools, Menu Planning, must-haves

Jul 12

Dull conversations? NOT at MY parties!

Consider this your lucky day!  An all-time favorite weapon of The Savvy Host to prevent boring, dull discussion at any entertaining occasion is being made available to one very special reader. A MUST-have for entertaining, TableTopics ar (read full article)

dinner party, gifts, giveaway, must-haves, organized entertaining

Jun 03

Must-Have Cooking Tools - Take 3

Sharing a few more of the cooking tools we MUST-HAVE in our kitchen to prep for entertaining! Are any of these favorites of yours? Microplane® Medium Ribbon Grater Microplane®  says.... Grates ingredients in both directions, saving tim (read full article)

Cooking Gear, gifts, kitchen tools, must-haves

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

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 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 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 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

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