👩‍🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People 🥰 Making Life Simple and Tasty 🎀 Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
My TEDx talk is here (and I’m feeling all the things)
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Hi, Sweet Friend! My TEDx talk is officially live… and I keep thinking about you as I share it. At TEDx Asheville, I gave a talk called Dinner Parties Can Change the World — and while that might sound a little lofty, it’s really just this: A belief that choosing to gather still matters. That you don’t need a perfect menu or a perfectly clean home. This talk is a love letter to the table. 🎥 You can watch it here! If it resonates with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone you’d sit across from — someone you’d pass the bread to, pour a glass for, stay a little longer with. Because one dinner party might not change the world… Hospitality Hope:​ Savor the Small Moment:​ From my table to yours, |
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👩‍🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People 🥰 Making Life Simple and Tasty 🎀 Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
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Hi, Dear Ones! You don’t need a big, elaborate spread to make people feel cared for. Sometimes, it’s the opposite. A small board.A thoughtful plate.Something made just for them. Mini boards are one of my favorite ways to host right now. These Individual Cheeseboards have been on my website since 2019, and I'm feeling rather proud of myself that this idea is long-lasting! ((Why wouldn't it be?! I made these because I'm selfish and wanted the perfect bites from the cheeseboard...)) They feel...
Y'all! We are just soaring through April... There’s something about crostini that feels a little bit magical. Maybe it’s the toasted bread.Maybe it’s the little combinations.Maybe it’s how effortlessly it comes together. But here’s the truth: It’s one of the easiest ways to host. You’re not making a full meal.You’re just creating little bites people can try and talk over. You also don't actually have to make anything... You can lay it all out on a board and have people craft their own bites!...