Dear Friends, Well, according to Ina, I will be arrested as these brownies have no butter … except almond butter! These fudgy almond butter brownies, from Mark Hyman, MD, are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate brownie, offering a rich, moist texture and a deep, nutty flavor that sets them apart. Whether enjoyed as a…
Dear Friends, Welcome to the beautiful Hilton Head home of our good friends, Leslie and JR Richardson! Together we enjoyed a wonderful evening of friendship in the kitchen and around the table with Hester and Bob Hodde, also long-time friends. You may remember JR from the Cosmos video we did with his daughter, Forest from…
Dear Friends, I’m back! To kick off my return from a wonderful 2023 sabbatical I’m announcing the first 2024 Workshop! “30 Days to Effortless Entertaining” Starting on Monday, March 4th! To celebrate my return, I’m offering this first workshop with celebratory pricing! 🎉 I’ve missed you and I want to reconnect as…
Dear Friends, Whether you’re experiencing record warmth like we are or record snowfalls, we all know winter has not had its final say! As you may have seen on Instagram, I so enjoyed being the celebrity guest at Hilton Head’s Coligny Plaza. Their Souper Bowl, which benefits Second Helpings, was supposed to take place Super Bowl…
Dear Friends, How fun is this … EE on the Happy Hostess Podcast! Enjoy this fun conversation on the Happy Hostess Podcast as Kristie LaLonde and I discuss my thoughts on entertaining. You can find our conversation here! Be sure to check out Kristie’s website, The Happy Hostess Collective. Kristie offers a perfectly curated box each month of…
Dear Friends, As promised, 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….
Dear Friends, This week I have the pleasure of co-hosting a 65th birthday dinner for a good friend. My go-to winter menu for elegance and ease? Beef Bourguignon! This menu is on page 127 in the Effortless Entertaining guide. I am reprinting the menu in this newsletter as a reminder of what a simply beautiful and perfect…
Dear Friends, I get it! Although I love to cook, many of you don’t! Don’t let this keep you from gathering the people you love! Note the Chicken Pot Pie on the stove from Southern Baked Pie. Although I make a delish Chicken Pot Pie — stay tuned for the recipe in Wednesday’s newsletter — this is one…