Reluctant Entertainer

Day 13. Togetherness. Salmon & Charred Pineapple Relish.

Togetherness. Togetherness in Autumn is what I love. Having people in to our home for a casual meal, now that everyone’s back to their school and work routines. Togetherness...

30 Days Autumn Inspiration

Day 12. Determination. Pays Off.

Determination. I admire determination because it usually comes from authenticity. Being real. Doing what you say you’re going to do. Putting your best foot forward. Autumn entertaining can be...

30 Days Autumn Inspiration

Day 11. Friends. Fresh Peaches with Crème Fraîche.

Friends. They’re like a bountiful bouquet of Autumn flowers, or a basket full of colorful leaves, or an end-of-summer bucket filled with fresh, warm-picked peaches. The more you have,...

30 Days Autumn Inspiration

Day 10. Neighbors. Acorn Squash Basil Soup.

Neighbors. The lonely or sad. The busy and happy. The older and the younger. When I make a pot of soup, I always think of my neighbors. Who could...

30 Days Autumn Inspiration

Day 9. Simplicity. Small Gifts.

Simple. Simple gifts make me happy. Friends came to our dinner party this week. She handed me a small gift. A small container with a blue lid. I opened...

30 Days Autumn Inspiration

Day 8. Ambience. Atmosphere of Love.

Ambience. A feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing, or a season. Autumnal ambience can really contribute to the entertaining mood. Especially when the earlier...

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Day 13. Togetherness. Salmon & Charred Pineapple Relish.

Day 12. Determination. Pays Off.

Day 11. Friends. Fresh Peaches with Crème Fraîche.

Day 10. Neighbors. Acorn Squash Basil Soup.

Day 9. Simplicity. Small Gifts.

Day 8. Ambience. Atmosphere of Love.

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