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 […]
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Holiday Entertaining: Christmas Dinner
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 […]
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, […]
