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16 min read Kitchen Organization Hacks That Keep Your Space in Order
The kitchen you cook in every weekday night and the kitchen you host from on Saturday are the same room — but they demand completely different things from your cabinets, counters, and drawers. A spice jar that’s fine tucked behind the cereal box becomes a problem when you’re searing lamb chops and three guests are watching from the island. While the “declutter and label” organization tip is a good start, this advice skips the harder question: can you find your good serving platter, your vegetable peeler, and your backup olive…
Set the Scene
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9 min read
Kickstart the School Year: Guide to Hosting a Back-to-School Party
As the new school year approaches for your little ones, the excitement of fresh beginnings comes with the opportunity to…
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12 min read
Garden Party Wedding Themes: Decor, Color, Style
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12 min read
Cute Picnic Ideas: Style a Pretty Boho Setup Now
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12 min read
Indoor Pool Birthday Party: 15 Ideas for Any Age
Drinks & Bar
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17 min read
Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Drinks for Summer Gatherings
A ripe watermelon yields nearly a litre of juice with nothing more than a blender and a fine-mesh strainer —…
Plan the Meal
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18 min read
Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres: 12 Bites to Replace Dinner
Eight to twelve filling bites per guest, three bite-types on the table, and a sixty-forty hot-to-cold split, that is the…
Engage with Guests
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13 min read
How to Host a Garden Party: The Complete Playbook
Hosting a garden party is a flow problem wearing a menu costume. What you cook matters far less than where…
Games & Toasts
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13 min read
Who Makes Toasts at a Wedding: The Reception Guide
Who actually has to give a toast at this wedding? Five people, traditionally — best man, maid of honor, father…
Tools & Techniques
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15 min read
Types of Miso and How to Use White vs Red Paste
Miso is not just for soup. The tub in the fridge does at least four other jobs, and the white…
Why We Gather
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18 min read
A History of Communal Dining Experiences (& How To Create Your Own)
Have you ever wondered why sitting down to eat with others feels so deeply satisfying? Or why every culture has…
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12 min read
The Secret Recipe for a Successful Dinner Party
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