Summer Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Sundown Entertaining Party Primer Hosting summer gatherings in the evening offers endless menu possibilities. Often times these get togethers start early in the day & last well after sundown. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. New […]
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The Essential Summer Luncheon Party Primer
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Summer Luncheon Party Primer Summer entertaining during the lunch hour beckons fresh seasonal produce to be at the forefront when planning menus for lovely socials. New twists on classic party fare that can be chilled or sautéd quickly will keep kitchens cool but that doesn’t mean that flavors are […]
Spring Entertaining: The Kentucky Derby Party Plate
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Kentucky Derby Party Plate When entertaining, planning a lively party featuring Lemon-Mint Juleps, Lemon-Ricotta Artichoke Dip, classic Beaten Biscuits with country ham & Rosemary-Bourbon Apple Chutney, you know you’re in for a mighty fine time. Parties where mingling is encouraged indicates that buffet style serving will be the most appropriate method […]
The Essential Kentucky Derby Entertaining Primer
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Kentucky Derby Entertaining Primer Kentucky Derby socials are lovely occasions & some of the most lavish the South has to offer. From a collection of classic recipes to carefully curated attire, the fine details should never be excluded. A perfect menu & doning your Sunday Best should be reserved for these ceremonious […]
The Traditional Chicken Salad Luncheon Plate
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Traditional Chicken Salad Luncheon Plate When entertaining, planning a seated luncheon takes a little additional thought as opposed to a buffet style gathering where guests can simply help themselves to provisions. In many cases, a blueprint should be created well in advance of how you wish to arrange the party […]
Spring Entertaining: Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch Although crystal punch bowls are ideal for serving a celebratory sipper, they are not always available. When hosting friends & family for an array of southern socials, it’s always a good idea to have a few identical glass pitchers available for serving beverages. Large batches of punch can […]
Spring Entertaining: Easter Egg Hunt Party
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Easter Egg Hunt Party Easter celebrations wouldn’t be complete without an egg hunt & a selection of refreshments that speak to the event in which they are to be served. If you haven’t acquainted yourself with my good friend Trace Barnett of The Bitter Socialite, allow me the pleasure. You may recognize […]
The Essential Easter Entertaining Primer
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Easter Entertaining Primer As southerners, we borrow goodness from the past & apply it to our current lives. Along the way, we discard notions that are no longer relevant. Although many things change over time, core entertaining values have remained the same with good manners leading the way. The focus of […]
The Essential Spring Entertaining Party Primer
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Spring Entertaining Party Primer Lovely spring parties begin with your good taste & they need not be complicated. Simple flower arrangements, polished heirloom silver & a backdrop of neutral plates, linens & stemware can be elevated with a few stylish touches. When planning a celebration, it’s important to assess […]
Holiday Entertaining: New Year’s Day Gatherings
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials New Year’s Day Gatherings Celebrate the year ahead by offering guests traditional dishes filled with the comforting favorites southerners have come to expect on New Years Day. If luck is what you seek, Hoppin’ John featuring seasoned black eyed peas served over rice will do the trick while many will opt for an […]
