Before you even think about arranging some sort of gathering at your house, there is one thing you must have … The phone number to your local Chinese, pizza, or sandwich delivery joint. Really? Absolutely. And you must be willing to dial the phone. Everyone needs a back up plan and the good sense to [...]
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Entertaining & Hospitality ~ Performing vs. Serving: A Hospitality Series
This series on hospitality will offer practical advice for being ready when the doorbell rings, recipes to fit any occasion, and creative ideas like the Pinterest boards shared below. Before we get too far down the road of practicality though, let’s first talk about what motivates us to open our doors, get the house mother-in-law [...]
Transitioning from Google Reader ~ How to Feed Your Savoring Habit
A little housekeeping is important to every home and blog. Keeping things tidy so everyone can make it to the table (blog post) without having to navigate too many distractions, or heaven forbid, miss it all together. And there is nothing more important than those we invite to join us at our Savoring table. That’s [...]
Pruning ~ A Theme for the New Year
It seems everywhere you turn there is a list of new things to try or fresh goals for the New Year on blogs everywhere. While there is a great deal to gain from setting goals and being refreshed in our resolve to begin again, frankly, I don’t need another to-do list tacked onto my stack [...]
It Just Wouldn’t be Christmas Without Andy’s Christmas Danish
I was so delighted to see Rebecca’s email last week about her favorite Christmas things. Rebecca is a good friend of mine and her kids are absolutely adorable. They hold a very special place in my heart, as I had the distinct privilege of teaching them the proper way to eat ice cream—you know, [...]
It Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without a Bit of Package Peeping
I think of meaningful traditions, events, songs, places, and certain foods as a special place card holding a moment which declares, “It’s officially Christmas!” I have been so delighted by the notes I’ve already received for our “It Just Wouldn’t be Christmas Without It” theme this month, I can hardly wait to share them with [...]
Moving Day
Life is about to change … Change can be good and bad. I have found it is most often bittersweet, as even the good requires letting go of something and the bad can open doors to possibilities we never imagined. This is good change. Remember the post about Gluten Free Chocolate Cake celebrating Kayla’s [...]
Whisked Away to Santa Fe
We had a marvelous time away in Santa Fe last weekend, celebrating our 24th anniversary. What a beautiful place to relax and explore. Friday, we arrived and settled into our hotel room just as a thunderstorm broke loose with sheets of rain. To the chagrin of the locals, it lasted only long enough for [...]
Rubik’s Cube Cake: Feature Fridays
When I “Stumbled” across this cake, I was immediately transported back to high school and the challenge of the Rubik’s Cube. I had friends that would set a timer to see how fast they could solve it, while the rest of us were quite satisfied defeating the block of colored squares just once. So when [...]
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Egg & Sausage Casserole [GF]: A Hospitality Series
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Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with Almond Crust Recipe [GF]: A Series on Hospitality
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Pad Thai with Shrimp ~ Quick & Easy Weeknight Recipes
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Orange Balsamic Glazed Ribs ~ Banish the Ho-Hums!
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Helen’s Chicken Soup: A Bowl of Comfort
- Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
- Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
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Date-Fudge Truffles with Sea Salt
- Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
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In My Kitchen, May 2013
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john@kitchenriffs: I was wondering what happened to it! I need my fi...
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef: Another group of fantastic dishes! I don't know ...
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Gourmantine: It sounds you've been seriously busy lately, but ...
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Judy Purcell: Hi Pam, thanks so much for taking time to let me k...
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Pam: I made this cake the other day and it got rave rev...
