Reluctant Entertainer

How Summer Guests Can Bring Joy

Having fun and having joy are 2 different things. Fun is expensive; joy is free. -Joyce Meyer I’ve been thinking about this quote I read recently. Sometimes my happiness...

Getting Ready for a Light Summer Dinner Party with Nakano Splash

I was so honored to be a part of “The Art of Entertaining” workshop this last week in Park City, UT, sponsored by Nakano Rice Vinegars and Holland House...

Desserts

How to Personalize Store-Bought Desserts

A few weeks ago we were invited to 2 dinner parties, two nights in a row. What a treat! I didn’t have to cook. :) I love being invited...

Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad reluctantentertainer.com

Beans

The Beauty of Summer and Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad

This Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad is a delightful summer salad full of summer vegetables! When our friends invited themselves over to use our pool (why not?), we...

Bargain Ideas

DIY Free Trellises for Climbing Rose Bushes

Welcome to my backyard! You may remember a couple of years ago when I wrote about getting free pallets from the local Grange Co-Op, and growing our climbing roses...