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Review of 20-Minute Italian

October 14, 2019 By sandi Leave a Comment

I don't know about you, but when I'm looking for good dinner party recipes, I don't want to slave away in the kitchen for hours. But I also don't want to serve ho-hum dishes to my guests. I want my food to taste good AND be quick and easy to prepare. That's why today I'm excited … [Read more...] about Review of 20-Minute Italian

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The Dos and Don’ts of No-Stress Entertaining

September 12, 2019 By sandi Leave a Comment

a man and woman talking with guests

When it comes to inviting people over for dinner The-Welcoming-Table style, there are some dos and don'ts. We're all about keeping things stress-free around here because when things are hard, you don't want to do them. Entertaining should be fun and something that you want to do … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of No-Stress Entertaining

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Lauren and Connecting Cultures Through Food

August 26, 2019 By sandi Leave a Comment

This summer when I attended the International Food Bloggers' Conference, I was so excited when Lauren McElwain gave a lightening talk. When I heard her talk about her nonprofit organization, I knew right away that we were kindred spirits and that I had to interview her for The … [Read more...] about Lauren and Connecting Cultures Through Food

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What If They Don’t Reciprocate?

August 16, 2019 By sandi 27 Comments

When I talk to people about why they're hesitant to invite others over, most of the time they say it's because they're worried about their house or their cooking or that it's so much work. But every once in a while, I hear hurt in their voice as they say something like … [Read more...] about What If They Don’t Reciprocate?

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The Welcoming Table Interview: Emilee, a Culinary-Trained Hostess

August 1, 2019 By sandi Leave a Comment

Here at The Welcoming Table, I love to share real stories about real people who are connecting with the people around them through food and community-building events. Here are a few of the past posts in the series: Briana: How to Work Together as a Family to Entertain … [Read more...] about The Welcoming Table Interview: Emilee, a Culinary-Trained Hostess

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Hi, I’m Sandi!

I love connecting with friends and family over a good meal, and I want to help you gain confidence to invite people over for dinner. I believe friendships grow when you gather around the table.
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