Comments for Reluctant Entertainer I Sandy Coughlin - Lifestyle, Entertaining, Food, Recipes, Hospitality and Gardening http://reluctantentertainer.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:44:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Setting a Table for Two for Valentine’s Day by Lauren@SimplyLKJ http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/setting-a-table-for-two-for-valentines-day/#comment-45804 Lauren@SimplyLKJ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:44:20 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16061#comment-45804 Love this idea! So not a fan of restaurants, especially on Valentine's Day...they are sooo crowded. We love to cook together, so this would be a great night for that special meal. We have a small table in our library and have never eaten in there. Thanks for the idea! Love this idea! So not a fan of restaurants, especially on Valentine’s Day…they are sooo crowded. We love to cook together, so this would be a great night for that special meal. We have a small table in our library and have never eaten in there. Thanks for the idea!
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]]> Comment on Setting a Table for Two for Valentine’s Day by Shauna http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/setting-a-table-for-two-for-valentines-day/#comment-45802 Shauna Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:05:25 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16061#comment-45802 Love this idea. Chocolate fondue would be a lot of fun! Love this idea. Chocolate fondue would be a lot of fun!
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]]> Comment on Setting a Table for Two for Valentine’s Day by Mary http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/setting-a-table-for-two-for-valentines-day/#comment-45801 Mary Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:02:22 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16061#comment-45801 Hi Sandy, I just love this idea! It is so romantic. Like Kim's post - we did have a fondue on the coffee table in front of our fireplace but we did it for Christmas Eve...with our son too...but never thought of doing this for Valentine's Day. Like you, we don't worry too much about the specific day we celebrate. This year we are going to try and get some friends together to celebrate as you suggested in a previous blog post. That seems so fun. But my husband and I are reserving Sunday to do something special together just the two of us. Not sure this is unique - but it was definitely family fun - for Valentine's Day...when my son (who was a toddler at the time) and I baked a heart-shaped cake with pink frosting. I let me son frost it and then have his way with the decorations. When my husband got home, there was more icing and sprinkles on me and Ben than there was on the cake but it put a smile on my husband's face to see us laughing and smiling together. It made for both nice memories and lots of photos that we can now look back at. Love, Mary :-) Hi Sandy,

I just love this idea! It is so romantic.

Like Kim’s post – we did have a fondue on the coffee table in front of our fireplace but we did it for Christmas Eve…with our son too…but never thought of doing this for Valentine’s Day.

Like you, we don’t worry too much about the specific day we celebrate. This year we are going to try and get some friends together to celebrate as you suggested in a previous blog post. That seems so fun. But my husband and I are reserving Sunday to do something special together just the two of us.

Not sure this is unique – but it was definitely family fun – for Valentine’s Day…when my son (who was a toddler at the time) and I baked a heart-shaped cake with pink frosting. I let me son frost it and then have his way with the decorations. When my husband got home, there was more icing and sprinkles on me and Ben than there was on the cake but it put a smile on my husband’s face to see us laughing and smiling together. It made for both nice memories and lots of photos that we can now look back at.

Love,
Mary :-)
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]]> Comment on Setting a Table for Two for Valentine’s Day by Dayle http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/setting-a-table-for-two-for-valentines-day/#comment-45797 Dayle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:34:44 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16061#comment-45797 I love what you've created. So romantic, and, yes, music is a must and adds such a special touch to the evening. Oh, the Valentine's Day stories I could tell ... hmmm .... not family friendly, perhaps. LOL! But, seriously, I'm married to a romantic soul and he always makes special occasions extra special. One year (back in the busy years), I had been doing some contract work for a major client and the job was so demanding, long hours, offsite. On VDay, a huge bouquet of red roses was delivered (my favorite), then when I drove home, he had prepared a 4-course meal, and had the dining room looking like a 4-star restaurant ... candles, china, silver .... AND ... romantic music spilled into the room--great for slow dancing. It was an evening I've never forgotten, because it came from his heart and was created from love. I love what you’ve created. So romantic, and, yes, music is a must and adds such a special touch to the evening. Oh, the Valentine’s Day stories I could tell … hmmm …. not family friendly, perhaps. LOL! But, seriously, I’m married to a romantic soul and he always makes special occasions extra special. One year (back in the busy years), I had been doing some contract work for a major client and the job was so demanding, long hours, offsite. On VDay, a huge bouquet of red roses was delivered (my favorite), then when I drove home, he had prepared a 4-course meal, and had the dining room looking like a 4-star restaurant … candles, china, silver …. AND … romantic music spilled into the room–great for slow dancing. It was an evening I’ve never forgotten, because it came from his heart and was created from love.
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]]> Comment on Setting a Table for Two for Valentine’s Day by Amy @ The Button Casa http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/setting-a-table-for-two-for-valentines-day/#comment-45796 Amy @ The Button Casa Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:29:04 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16061#comment-45796 I love this idea! It's sweet and simple and I kind of hate going to a restaurant on Valentine's Day. One year we went to one of our favorite restaurants (a converted historic home), we'd made reservations, and stood in the foyer shoulder to shoulder with about 100 other people. The food was wonderful but I always think about waiting 45 minutes with barely room to move. Even if I don't do this for V-Day, I'm going to try it. I love this idea! It’s sweet and simple and I kind of hate going to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day. One year we went to one of our favorite restaurants (a converted historic home), we’d made reservations, and stood in the foyer shoulder to shoulder with about 100 other people. The food was wonderful but I always think about waiting 45 minutes with barely room to move.

Even if I don’t do this for V-Day, I’m going to try it.
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]]> Comment on Setting a Table for Two for Valentine’s Day by Heather @ new house, new home, new life http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/setting-a-table-for-two-for-valentines-day/#comment-45794 Heather @ new house, new home, new life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:31 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16061#comment-45794 My simple date night "go to" is dinner by the fireplace, coffee table set with candles and some flowers (if there are any around the house) and cheese fondue. Serve it with a salad and a crusty baguette and good bottle of wine. Sets the mood for romance, which we all need more of. Don't you think? My simple date night “go to” is dinner by the fireplace, coffee table set with candles and some flowers (if there are any around the house) and cheese fondue. Serve it with a salad and a crusty baguette and good bottle of wine. Sets the mood for romance, which we all need more of. Don’t you think?
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]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Daisy G http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45791 Daisy G Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:37:07 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45791 We are having a dinner party! 6 of us are meeting in our home this Sunday. The men are grilling steaks, simple sides of potatoes and yummy veggies. Desert will be mocha cheesecake (I hope!). Looking forward to it! We are having a dinner party! 6 of us are meeting in our home this Sunday. The men are grilling steaks, simple sides of potatoes and yummy veggies. Desert will be mocha cheesecake (I hope!). Looking forward to it!

]]> Comment on Host a Potluck and They Will Come with BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders by How a Young Gentleman Cheers for His Favorite Sporting Team | The New Young Gentleman http://reluctantentertainer.com/2011/08/slow-cooker-pulle-pork-sliders-recipe/#comment-45789 How a Young Gentleman Cheers for His Favorite Sporting Team | The New Young Gentleman Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:28:55 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=13172#comment-45789 [...] Pulled pork sliders. Make at home and enjoy the attention you receive from fellow sport enthusiasts as they wolf it down. [...] [...] Pulled pork sliders. Make at home and enjoy the attention you receive from fellow sport enthusiasts as they wolf it down. [...]

]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Amber http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45787 Amber Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:09:57 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45787 My husband enjoys grilling carne asada for parties, that's probably what we would serve. Love it! My husband enjoys grilling carne asada for parties, that’s probably what we would serve. Love it!

]]> Comment on Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by FestivePartyGirl http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/banana-walnut-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/#comment-45785 FestivePartyGirl Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:35:54 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=15961#comment-45785 My mom used to make banana cake when I was growing up. I had forgotten about it until now. I love making banana bread and really want to try this cake. Thanks for the memories. :) My mom used to make banana cake when I was growing up. I had forgotten about it until now. I love making banana bread and really want to try this cake. Thanks for the memories. :)
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]]> Comment on Kid Memory Binders: Organized and Easy! by Tori aka Farm Marm http://reluctantentertainer.com/2010/01/kid-memory-binders-organized-and-easy/#comment-45784 Tori aka Farm Marm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:49:20 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=2301#comment-45784 I LOVE this idea!b In fact it's something I started a couple of years ago when my lil guy started pre-k. He was bringing home SO much stuff! He had more stuff for scrapping than his four older siblings that had 7-14 years on him! I just grabbed a binder, and page protectors and started stuffing away! He loves it! :) I found you via Pinterest and have now subscribed to email :) I LOVE this idea!b In fact it’s something I started a couple of years ago when my lil guy started pre-k. He was bringing home SO much stuff! He had more stuff for scrapping than his four older siblings that had 7-14 years on him! I just grabbed a binder, and page protectors and started stuffing away! He loves it! :) I found you via Pinterest and have now subscribed to email :)

]]> Comment on Mary’s Nest Rehab Story from the FlyLady by Elizabeth Quigley http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/marys-nest-rehab-story-from-the-flylady/#comment-45782 Elizabeth Quigley Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:29 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16007#comment-45782 Hi Mary and Sandy, What a cute post. I am OCD so I can relate to wanting everything to being perfect. The fact is it never will be . LOL I do the best I can and when people come over they just have to take what they get. Like my dh says they are coming to see us nit the house. Hugs, Elizabeth Hi Mary and Sandy,
What a cute post. I am OCD so I can relate to wanting everything to being perfect. The fact is it never will be . LOL I do the best I can and when people come over they just have to take what they get. Like my dh says they are coming to see us nit the house.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
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]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Kristy Cirillo http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45781 Kristy Cirillo Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:55:21 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45781 I am now following LoveFeast on FB I am now following LoveFeast on FB

]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Kristy Cirillo http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45780 Kristy Cirillo Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:06 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45780 I follow you on Facebook! So glad I do I follow you on Facebook! So glad I do

]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Kristy Cirillo http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45779 Kristy Cirillo Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:51:18 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45779 I would serve spinach manicotti. Something about lots of cheese and warm red sauce just oozes love!! I would serve spinach manicotti. Something about lots of cheese and warm red sauce just oozes love!!

]]> Comment on Super Bowl Half-Time Classic French Onion and Apple Soup by Reluctant Entertainer's Recipe For French Onion Soup With A Twist | Family Kitchen http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/french-onion-and-apple-soup-recipe/#comment-45778 Reluctant Entertainer's Recipe For French Onion Soup With A Twist | Family Kitchen Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:15:12 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=15854#comment-45778 [...] shares her recipe for French Onion and Apple Soup over on her blog Reluctant Entertainer where you can connect with her and read more on food, [...] [...] shares her recipe for French Onion and Apple Soup over on her blog Reluctant Entertainer where you can connect with her and read more on food, [...]

]]> Comment on Mary’s Nest Rehab Story from the FlyLady by Aggie http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/marys-nest-rehab-story-from-the-flylady/#comment-45776 Aggie Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:26:57 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16007#comment-45776 I "met" the Fly Lady many years ago after my son was born. Certain things stuck with me over the years, but recently I have been finding myself in CHAOS again so I dug out my Sink Reflections book! Am back to working on some of the basics...turning them into habits. Love this guest post and so nice to meet you Mary!! I “met” the Fly Lady many years ago after my son was born. Certain things stuck with me over the years, but recently I have been finding myself in CHAOS again so I dug out my Sink Reflections book! Am back to working on some of the basics…turning them into habits.

Love this guest post and so nice to meet you Mary!!
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]]> Comment on Mary’s Nest Rehab Story from the FlyLady by Tara G. http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/marys-nest-rehab-story-from-the-flylady/#comment-45775 Tara G. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:35:22 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16007#comment-45775 You two are so cute!! I love it all!!!!!!! You two are so cute!! I love it all!!!!!!!
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]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Tickled Red http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45774 Tickled Red Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:28:25 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45774 Your table looks gorgeous! And those Velvet Hearts are just adorable :D I can't wait for Valentine's Day.xoxo Your table looks gorgeous! And those Velvet Hearts are just adorable :D I can’t wait for Valentine’s Day.xoxo
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]]> Comment on How to Host a Valentines Dinner Party and LoveFeast Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway! by Lisa White http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/02/how-to-host-a-valentines-dinner-party/#comment-45773 Lisa White Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:26:37 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=16014#comment-45773 If I were hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Party for 6 or 7, I would serve a tender, herbed infused brisket cooked to perfection in a crock pot, corn casserole that takes comfort to a whole new level, and a beautiful spinach salad with ripe, blood-red, sliced strawberries, and walnuts topped with a poppy seed vinaigrette dressing. Bite- sized cheesecakes crowned with a chocolate heart and drizzled raspberry sauce served on mini plates would embellish the place setting for an after dinner sweet, as anything heavier would be pure gluttony! Iced mint tea for dinner and a nice Italian dessert wine to accompany dessert would be in order. This is the most excellent way I can show love at dinner to friends and family! If I were hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Party for 6 or 7, I would serve a tender, herbed infused brisket cooked to perfection in a crock pot, corn casserole that takes comfort to a whole new level, and a beautiful spinach salad with ripe, blood-red, sliced strawberries, and walnuts topped with a poppy seed vinaigrette dressing. Bite- sized cheesecakes crowned with a chocolate heart and drizzled raspberry sauce served on mini plates would embellish the place setting for an after dinner sweet, as anything heavier would be pure gluttony! Iced mint tea for dinner and a nice Italian dessert wine to accompany dessert would be in order. This is the most excellent way I can show love at dinner to friends and family!

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