… put this recipe on repeat! Leslie and JR are beloved friends. As we often say, we’ve known each other longer than we haven’t! JR and I love to cook together and I always learn so much from him. When he shared his Bolognese recipe, I knew I had struck gold, and even better when…
Elegantly delicious and effortless! The Baked Pasta Casserole Menu below has been a crowd pleaser in our group of friends for decades. You can easily substitute a high-quality gluten-free pasta such as Jovial. I also recommend using European pastas — they are typically made with non GMO wheat, which is so much better for all…
Perfect for fall dinner parties! Dear Friends, The air is cooler and at Grandfather the leaves are changing and falling! Time to host cozy dinners and holiday parties, which always brings to mind my near dinner party disaster. How would you feel if the plumbers were arriving as your Christmas party guests were arriving? Yes,…
Watch today’s Instagram post! Join me at the historic Truitt House for a unique day of learning Thursday, October 9th REGISTER HERE! Dear Friends, I want to share the most exciting news! The beautiful, historic Truitt House in Suffolk, VA is hosting a full day Effortless Entertaining workshop! Join me! How many times have you said, “We should have people over,”…
Dear Friends, Can you feel it? That crisp hint in the air that whispers of cozy dinners, holiday celebrations, and all the beautiful gatherings that make fall and winter special? If you’re like many of my friends, this thought brings both excitement AND a little flutter of anxiety. You want to open your home…
Dear Friends, In today’s newsletter and Instagram post, I’m sharing a few of my favorite resources for fun, funny, and fabulous cocktail napkins. The bar, of course, is so much more than the napkins … what to serve how to serve how much to buy how to choose wines glassware wine glasses … and more. Perhaps you…
Dear Friends, Welcome to my annual July 4th newsletter! As you can see from photos from last year’s 4th, it’s crazy, chaotic, and so much fun! To make sure I’m able to have fun too, I get organized well in advance with my GamePlan, Menus, and Activities. The best part of our July 4th celebrations…
DEAR FRIENDS, Memorial Day will be here before you know it and you can be the hero with with EE’s Roasted Baby Back Ribs! They are super easy and are jaw-dropping delicious! The best thing is that you can prep everything in advance, put them in the oven, and just leave them roasting on low heat…