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04.23.2025

Juleps and Jockeys … Let’s Host a Winning Derby Party!

Dear Friends, The Kentucky Derby is May 3rd, and once again, it’s the perfect occasion for a party!  This week’s Dish will give you recipes and pro tips you need to cross the finish line  … effortlessly! Gathering the people you love can be fun for YOU, and Effortless Entertaining … my book, the workshop, and my speaking engagements show…

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04.09.2025

Effortless Easter Menu 🐰

Dear Friends, As Easter approaches, I give thanks for the hope of the resurrection, for new life. How fitting that Easter comes in the Spring when new life is bursting forth all around us. As I give thanks, I also pray for those suffering close by and far away. My gratitude and joy are always…

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03.26.2025

Masters Menu for the Win!

Dear Friends, The Masters is happening in two weeks 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! Would you like to host a Master’s Party and…

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03.12.2025

March Madness Menu and Party Tips!

It’s March Madness! My brother, who played for UNC as a freshman, shared this photo on the family thread. Little did he know it would end up in The Dish! For those who enjoy the madness of March, we revel in all things basketball! My brother, Phil, and two others on this roster played together for basketball…

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02.26.2025

My Favorite Brownies in time for March Madness!

Dear Friends, March Madness is almost here! A sure crowd pleaser and the perfect pick-up dessert for a game watching party! I’ve made these brownies for years! I’ve taken them to house parties and family beach trips. My family loves them and their friends used to ask for the recipe before they all bought my book! Don’t fret if…

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02.19.2025

Chicken Pot Pie … a go-to favorite! 🙌🏻 2025

Dear Friends, Today I’m giving you my favorite Chicken Pot Pie recipe! Inspired by Ina Garten’s French Pot Pie, this recipe incorporates my own preferences from an older recipe. Ina’s recipe in individual bowls makes this classic comfort dish a bit more elegant and I love her tips for preparing ahead of time. You can…

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02.07.2025

The Effortless Touch: Flowers for Every Space

Watch today’s IG video! The Effortless Touch: Flowers for Every Space View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DeeDee Dalrymple (@effortlessentertaining) To learn more and register for the workshop, click here. Just a reminder! The Guide (2nd Edition) is included in the workshop 😍! Dear Friends, In today’s newsletter, I want to share…

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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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