Anatomy of a Dinner Party: a day in the life of a hospitalityaholic
 

Party, Party! Shop, Shop!

Written by Patti on November 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My friend, Kate, clued me in to a cool event happening on Wednesday, November 30.

Come On In!

 

What About The Sides?

Written by Patti on November 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

All kinds of emails show up in my inbox everyday. It’s sometimes hard to decipher what might be cool and what I might want to share with you.

Something worth sharing inside

 

Guest Snacks – Roasted Chickpeas

Written by Patti on November 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we move closer to next Thursday, have you considered what you might set out for your guests to nosh on before dinner?

Don’t fill up the guests before you feast!

 

How Many Extra Guests Are Coming?!

Written by Patti on November 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You are ready to go for Thanksgiving. Got your lists made, your table setting all inspired by Martha Stewart, stocked up on wine so you can tolerate your inlaws.

What else could you need?

You are going to love this!

 

What to Pair With That Holiday Dish?

Written by Patti on November 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Today, I am letting Chef Linnea Johansson take the wheel and give us some tips on holiday entertaining! Enjoy!

What’s new with Chef Linnea?

 

Lemon Cookies & Blog Love

Written by Patti on November 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I really love a lemon dessert. And if it’s easy, even better.

While perusing Foodgawker.com the other day, I spied this lemon cookie that looked fabulous. I followed it to the blog from whence it came and found a treasure.

Let me introduce you.

 

Name That Thing – Answer

Written by Patti on November 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you name that thing last week?

Somehow I bet you did!

 

Four Chefs Dinner At The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

Written by Patti on November 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Wow, lots of news from my sweet friends at The Ritz-Carlton hotels! Yesterday we discussed ice skating at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, and today, we are staying a little closer to home here in Atlanta.

This is so special!

 

Skating Through The Holidays

Written by Patti on November 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s almost Thanksgiving and then you have to get ready for the onslaught of parties and family gatherings in December.

What about YOUR fun time?

 

Monstrous Dinner Party Fun!

Written by Patti on November 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As many of you know, I have started a business teaching etiquette called Dazzling Manners. It’s tons of fun, and every once in a while I like to bust out and have a little more fun. Sometimes not in the best of taste, but I can’t always be sitting around with my elbows off the table.

What could I possibly be talking about?