Reluctant Entertainer

Affordable Entertaining and Smaller Dinner Portions

This weekend we’re having friends over again. Entertaining makes me happy. I hear from friends who don’t entertain that it’s scary and costs too much money. Scary, yes. But...

Hospitality

Learning to Listen for Hospitable Moments

Sometimes hospitality has nothing to do with people coming in to our homes. Sometimes it means we take our hospitable spirit with us – wherever that may be. Having...

Decorating

Repurposing Cans for Fiesta Dinner Party Tabletop

I saw this quote and it made me smile: Never give anybody a fondue set or anything painted avocado green. Those were the popular colors for home decor when...

Austin

Soulful Hospitality in Austin at BlogHer Food Conference 2013

This past weekend I was in Austin, Texas for the 5th annual BlogHer Food 2013 conference, where I met up with the fabulous foodie friends that I’ve met over...

Recipes

Summer Motivation and Basil Chicken Salad Wrap Recipe

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods. The last few months I’ve written about the Countdown to a Better You program, which has helped me stay on track with...

Canning/Freezing

Why You Need a Salad Spinner for Fresh Garden Lettuce

I’m pretty sure that lettuce season in our backyard is the happiest for me, because we harvest it from late April to late June. Two months of heavenly salads....

Latest Recipes

Affordable Entertaining and Smaller Dinner Portions

Learning to Listen for Hospitable Moments

Repurposing Cans for Fiesta Dinner Party Tabletop

Soulful Hospitality in Austin at BlogHer Food Conference 2013

Summer Motivation and Basil Chicken Salad Wrap Recipe

Why You Need a Salad Spinner for Fresh Garden Lettuce

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