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12.11.2024

Twas’ two weeks before Christmas … (2024)

  Dear Friends, As Sissy’s quote so delightfully points out … confidence and enjoyment often go hand in hand. It’s exciting for me to hear from so many of you who are enjoying gathering your family and friends. I promise the more you do it, the more confident you will become, and the more you will…

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11.22.2024

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…

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11.07.2024

Twas’ three weeks before Thanksgiving …

  Dear Friends, Last year we enjoyed a full on Dalrymple Thanksgiving in Pinehurst! We had all our children and all the dogs too! We start at Pine Needles with Bloody’s and Burgers. Naps and walks follow before we dress for dinner. It’s important for you to know that I have never cooked a turkey…

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06.26.2024

Delish Summer Spreads! (2024)

  Dear friends, Just in time for summer fun, I’m giving you a repeat because both are a must serve … Three Cheese Pimento Cheese and Cucumber Spread! I make double batches of both — they go fast, and I also love to keep a little extra for hostess gifts. The Cucumber Spread should not be confused with the Cucumber…

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06.20.2024

Let’s Get Festive for July 4th!

  Dear Friends, As we gear up for the Fourth of July celebrations, today’s Dish is brimming with my Itinerary, Menus, and Recipes for the entire week. In addition, you’ll find Style Points, Tips & Quips, and Sources & Resources to make your table and home sparkle with patriotic cheer. Our family loves July 4th! We gather with each other…

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04.10.2024

The Masters and the EE Workshop!

  DEAR FRIENDS! The Masters is this weekend and with a dog named Putter, you know our family will be watching! To give you some ideas, this week’s Dish will give you recipes and pro tips you need to help you host a winning Masters Party … effortlessly! A question though … would you like to host a Master’s Party,…

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03.20.2024

Beef Bourguignon and Old Fashioned Cocktail!

  Dear Friends, Just as Ed and I enjoy introducing our friends who don’t know each other I enjoy introducing you to friends I’ve met through EE … great cooks, hosts, purveyors of linens, glassware, china, silver, and the list goes on. In this Dish, I give you MK Hennigan, founder of In the Curious Kitchen, where…

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03.13.2024

Chicken Comfort Casseroles!

Chicken with Wild Rice Casserole  Dear Friends, As many of you know, we have sadly lost two good friends and a close family member in the last week or so. It’s been quite a challenging time. Of course, it’s probably no surprise I would find myself in the kitchen, serving dinner and taking meals as I’m…

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