Category: Entertaining and Hosting
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As Tight as Pinched Pierogi
It’s an art that’s been passed down in my family from generation to generation. The ingredients and technique remain more or less the same. The dough is made from memory and touch; just a few notes scratched on an old post-it, rather than an overly calculated recipe. To achieve that perfect elasticity and consistency, it…
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An Elevated Cheeseboard
While admittedly my family would be perfectly content opening a bag of chips or a ready-made dip with crackers, the most important element of our happy hours are the conversations and connections that take place around the kitchen island or outdoor patio. However, there’s something to be said for elevating those appetizers to encourage a…
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Souvenir of Salads
Every detail was carried out with intention and not just for the aesthetic appeal, but for the utmost welcome of those with whom the meal was shared. The white pressed tablecloth elegantly draped over the table, letting the summer breeze highlight the skirt’s embroidery.
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Tuscan Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Skewers
I have forever loved appetizers. Parties I’ve hosted have revolved around them and I’ve made them into full meals. Whether they are the foolproof ones in my regular rotation, a new creative concoction, or one tried from my collection of cookbooks, I love them all.
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Artichoke Tapenade
Travel inspires culinary creativity and invites a little piece of a foreign culture to our palates. With our upcoming summer holiday to Provence, I was encouraged to lean into a dish which originated from that region.
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Salty, Sweet, and Crunchy
While I love a decadent appetizer, some of my favorite Friday afternoon happy hours take a simplified approach, while still maintaining that elevated element. After all, it’s more about the company and conversation, but still appreciating the beauty of food and its organic ability to bring people together.
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