My oh my, it’s June already. As Chaucer would say, Summer is A-Comin In! This is one of my favorite times to entertain since the weather is good and the longer days make for a more relaxed gathering. Plus the produce this time of year is excellent so food prep can be fairly simple. This [...]
Tonight we’re having friends over for a (somewhat) formal dinner party. Something I’d like to do more often but after a week of planning, shopping, prepping and cooking I remember why this is a rare occasion. It’s a whole lot of work! I know, I know. It doesn’t need to be this way. I could [...]
Every December I’m itching to throw a dinner party–and never do. I want to entertain because my house is spiffed up and holiday gatherings have reminded me how much I want to keep in touch with old friends. But by the time I get around to organizing something my calendar and everyone else’s is pretty [...]
