Our Favorite Parties of 2018
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica talk about their top 5 parties from 2018.
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Kids Parties and Kids at Parties with Andy Shaw
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica chat with Andy Shaw of Instafather.com abou thosting parties, hosting a kid at an adult party, bringing kids to parties, and more. In this episode, there are a lot of great little tips for navigating the waters with little ones, whether they are yours or not.
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Brunch is Hell with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam
Gatherings Podcast
In Episode 9 of Season 2, we had the opportunity to speak with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam, the authors of Brunch is Hell, and creators of the Dinner Party Download. This was such a fun episode to record where we discussed everything from dinner parties to playlists to icebreaker jokes. Brendan and Rico shared the title they originally wanted to give their book and their most memorable dinner parties.
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Networking at Parties with Sean Hand
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica speak with Sean Hand about networking, more specifically how to transfer the networking skills of the office to dinner parties, weddings, and more. In this episode, Sean shares a lot of great stories and tips on how to prepare for an event ahead of time. Not only that, but we talk about how to best utilize your plus ones at an event (and/or be the best plus one you can be).
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Keeping Parties Simple with Ali Rosen
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica speak with Ali Rosen from Potluck with Ali about keeping things simple while entertaining. The conversation takes a few turns, but there are some great tips throughout about avoiding party tension, setting yourself up for success, pre-party preparation tips, and tips to keep things simple.
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Minimalism in Party Planning with Jennifer Coyle
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica talk with Jennifer Coyle from Hello Brio about minimalism and party planning. We cover everything from food and drink to table settings, paper products, and more. We also have a detailed discussed about some of our favorite sustainable kitchen items.
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How to Start a Conference with Chrystina Noel
Gatherings Podcast
Jessica interviews Chrystina about starting a conference. Chrystina started a blogger community called PHLbloggers in Philadelphia in September 2014. Since then, it has grown to a community of 350 members with an annual conference called The Blog Connect. This past April was year three. Jessica gets inside Chrystina's head about where the idea came from, how to handle the logistics, and tips she's learned along the way.
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The Logistics of Hosting (and Attending) Potlucks with Kristin Donnelly
Gatherings Podcast
For Episode 4, we had the chance to chat with Kristin Donnelly, the author of the Modern Potluck cookbook, and her newest cookbook, Cauliflower. Throughout this episode we talk about Kristin's past career as a Food & Wine magazine food editor, the logistics of hosting potlucks, potluck tips for guests, and more. We definitely all hit it off and ended up on a few tangents including Pyrex outlet stores and pig roasts.
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10 Overlooked Last Minute Party Items with Madeline
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica talk with Madeline from Where Is The Damn Corkscrew about her list of 10 overlooked last minute party items.
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Imposter Syndrome when Hosting Parties with Ana
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica chat with Ana from Rosemary and Rye about the imposter syndrome that occurs (even after years!) when we are hosting parties.
info_outlineDuring Episode 9 of Gatherings Podcast we talk with Vicki Miller, the founder of Vinocity about wine pairing for the holidays. Actually, we start by asking about wines for the holiday and end up asking every question we've ever had about wine when it comes to party hosting. Just for you. (Alright, alright, and a little bit for us.)
Vicki Miller is a long-time student and teacher of wine. She was a practicing attorney in Philadelphia for 16 years at a major U.S. firm and has studied wine for over 20 years. She is WSET Level 3 Wines & Spirits Certified.
Five years ago Vicki founded Vinocity and began teaching about wine. Vinocity plans and hosts wine tasting events for corporate clients, non-profit institutions, and associations, but with a unique approach. Vinocity events combine the educational aspects of a wine course with the socially engaging aspects of a wine tasting with friends. These events tell the rich story of wine, from the grapes, to technology, to the natural perils that challenge the winemaker. Guests gain information they can use the next time they select a wine and a few stories they can tell at their next cocktail party.
- Meet Vicki
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- How she got started with wine
- Starting Vinocity
- Wine for the Holidays
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- Wine for Thanksgiving
- Pairing Wines: Red vs. White, Bold vs. Light
- "Middle of the Road" Wines
- All our Wine Questions Answered
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- How much wine should I buy?
- How do I save open bottles of wine?
- Jess' weeknight Bolognese sauce recipe
- How do I pair wines with my menu?
- Should your wines be consistent through the meal?
- How much should you spend on wine?
- When should you take wine out of the fridge to serve?
- How do you chill wine really quickly?
- Are there any foods that you should avoid pairing with wine?
- What wines should you pair with spicy food?
- What's your favorite wine to bring to a party?
- More about Wine
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- More about wine for the holidays
- More about sparkling wines
- New Year's
- What are you planning right now?
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- Chrystina: A trip to Texas
- Vicki: A birthday dinner party!
- Jessica: Hunting season
- What's going on in your kitchen?
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- Jessica: Cooking food from new cultures
- Vicki: Homemade hummus
- Chrystina: Cleaning up the pickle juice (literally)
- How are you staying in touch?
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- Chrystina: Conference follow up emails
- Vicki: Phone calls with friends
- Jessica: Christening thank yous and Christmas cards
- What are you into right now?
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- Jessica: Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown
- Vicki: New granddaughter and The Crown
- Chrystina: Project MC^2
- Find Vicki online:
- Find us online:
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- Gatherings Podcast
- Chrystina Noel
- Sweet Love & Ginger