EE’s Favorite Things – 2024
Dear Friends,
EE’s Favorite Things
for Your Favorite Cooks and Hosts!
I hope you’re excited about Christmas! As you’re making your list and checking it twice, we’ve got you covered from kitchen to tabletop!
Stay tuned for more foodie and beauty faves in upcoming newsletters.
In addition to this year’s picks, you will see a few favorites from previous years. If you want even more ideas, check Sources + Resources on the EE website.
Although I’ve linked you to online shopping sites, please also shop local! You can find many of these items at your local kitchen and tabletop shops.
Merry Merry!
EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING
Effortless Entertaining 2nd Edition
The perfect gift for everyone on your list … the second edition of Effortless Entertaining. It is the original book slightly edited and beautifully bound. Enjoy this edition on your coffee table or keep it in your kitchen as your party bestie providing everything you need to host your next gathering.
Best of all as edthedad says, it lays flat!
ADVENT WREATHS
It’s not too late to do your Advent Wreaths — find everything you need here.
Oasis Rings
Candles |
Taper Candle Holder |
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ARTISTS
Judson Guérard
A limited offering of handcrafted one-of-a-kind glasses perfect for eggnog and chardonnay!
Tipplers Contact to Order | Shop Judson’s River Rock Collection Available here
Scott SummerfieldShop Scott Summerfield for exquisite glassware for the table and home. |
Liz Zlot SummerfieldShop Liz Zlot Summerfield for clayworks for table and home. |
Gryphon Estate Silver
For your super special gifts, be sure to shop with Gryphon!
TABLETOP
Pomegranate Table Napkins
A long-time favorite, Pomegranate is still my first go-to for colorful table napkins.
Christmas Garland Napkin Available here | Christmas Tree Napkin Available here | Tapestry Deep Red Napkin Available here
Le Jacquard Français
Lemondaisy Design
To elevate the cocktail hour or for the perfect gift, shop Lemon Daisy Designs.
Toasting with Tara
Colorful eco-friendly cocktail napkins, dinner napkins, and placemats easily elevate the bar or table. These unique products come on a roll, making them easy to store, easy to use, and afterward easy to dispose of because they are both biodegradable and recyclable. I especially love the the cocktail napkin stands for the bar. Brilliant!
FOR THE BAR
Elevated Craft Hybrid
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Hudson Grace TumblersFun tumblers for the bar or the table. |
Beverage TubA workhorse for every big gathering — |
Culver Cranberry Rock GlassesFabfoo is a favorite source for vintage cocktail glasses, |
KITCHEN TOOLS
Joseph Joseph MandolineAlthough I love my OXO Mandoline for bigger jobs, this small mandoline is perfect for the quick and easy! |
Progressive Apple CorerWe eat a lot of apples and I love this slicer and corer |
Chef’n Lemon JuicerI use this handheld juicer almost every day. |
SMEG Electric JuicerFor juicing a lot of fruit at one time, the SMEG is perfect. |
Parchment PaperSay goodbye to annoying parchment paper rolls |
Joyce Chen ScissorsCan’t live without these — even have a pair in my car! |
DishtowelsJacquard dishtowels are soft, absorbent, and beautiful! |
Magnetic Measuring SpoonsWho ever thought measuring spoons on a ring were a good idea. |
Immersion Hand BlenderIf you’re going to make Jane’s Eggnog, this is a must-have! |
OXO BeakersI use these all the time! |
OXO Good Grip GraterWhile I use the Microplane for fruit testing, this grater is better for ginger. |
OXO Stainless Steel ScaleMy go to when needing an accurate measure. |
Microplane Zester and GraterA must-have for testing lemons, limes, and oranges. |
Whisk WiperClear that wisk with one move! |
OOPS!
You know someone is going to spill something!
Chateau Spill
A new favorite red wine stain remover!
Carbona
In addition to the red wine stain remover, Carbona offers an entire line of spot-specific stain removers.
Available here
From our home to yours and Merry Merry! 🎄
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