Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Christmas Dinner Holiday gatherings deserve special attention & planning a beautiful meal for guests is manageable with a little forethought. A lovely Christmas dinner menu includes a blend of simple & more involved recipes. However, knowing what can be prepared ahead of time will have the event running more smoothly. Peppercorn […]
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Holiday Entertaining: Christmas Morning Breakfast
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Christmas Morning Breakfast Glorious mornings deserve equally lovely meals & Classic Cinnamon Rolls should be the shining star of the breakfast table for a memorable Christmas gathering. Plan to prepare them ahead of time so minimal tasks are left to attend to just before joining hands to say grace. For additional tips […]
Holiday Entertaining: Christmas Eve Gatherings
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Christmas Eve Gatherings Festive gatherings deserve lovely party fare however it need not be complicated. Raise a glass & make a toast with a few of your favorite cocktails from the bar & accompany them with a beautiful savory cheesecake that can be made well in advance & garnished just before […]
The Essential Holiday Season Party Primer
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Holiday Season Party Primer As your calendar begins to fill with holiday parties & open house gatherings, gracefully navigate proper etiquette & the planning portion of lovely socials with a few gentle reminders. From being a gracious guest to hosting fabulous parties, you will be well prepared for any […]
The Essential Thanksgiving Day Meal Primer
Holiday Entertaining The Timeline The Essential Thanksgiving Day Meal Primer Every great gathering begins with a timeline that includes tasks that must be accomplished. If proper planning & logistics are put into action early, the annual feast should run relatively smoothly. Make a list for the day so your beautiful meal can be served hot. A […]
Spring Entertaining: Grilled Rosemary-Dijon Chicken Skewers
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Outdoor Celebrations Lovely blooms & warm weather immediately beckons Southerners outside to celebrate the season. It also means it’s time to light the grill. Whether you plan to have a few friends over for a casual get-together or a larger soiree be certain Grilled Rosemary-Dijon Chicken Skewers hold a place on the […]
Spring Entertaining: Maypole Cupcakes
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials May Day Festivals The May Day gatherings of yesteryear with little girls in pretty dresses & boys in seersucker shorts, matching vests & blazers marked a celebration of Spring with the promise of delightful, warm days ahead. The outdoor party featured a maypole in which brightly colored ribbons were suspended at the […]
Holiday Entertaining: A Beautiful, Festive Gathering
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Last Supper Christmas through the New Year was an exciting time in our house growing up. My grandparents would come for a two week visit that completely changed the dynamics of our daily routine. With three siblings, we were always looking for a little adventure outside of the neighborhood so […]
Holiday Entertaining: Christmas Cookie Swap
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials How To Host A Cookie Swap Hidden away in a jar of pumpkin pie spice are the essentials for making a fine selection of classic holiday cookies, pies, pastries & breakfast rolls. Simply open the lid & get ready to savor the sweet scent of Christmas morning with a mix of cinnamon, […]
Spring Entertaining: Honeysuckle Wedding Cake Cookies
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Drowning In A Sea Of Love When the cookie crumbles, eat it… and call in the reinforcements When I was a pastry chef, naturally colleagues requested pretty baked goods for showers, weddings and birthday celebrations. On one occasion, a hostess asked if I would handcraft 300 iced & decorated wedding cake cookies […]
